| You might not know, but quite a lot of people think that | | | | Trashed vehicles are rare, and most of the auctioned |
| rather than buying a used car from a dealer, it is better | | | | cars are in a running condition, some are even nearly |
| in many ways to buy an impounded car. The huge | | | | new. You can obtain a vehicle history report on |
| discount is not the only reason for that. Read on for | | | | request. |
| quick facts about impounded cars. | | | | The Drawbacks |
| Former owner | | | | You buy impounded cars "as is", with no chance to |
| Naturally, you want to know who the vehicle's former | | | | exchange it or get your money back. The auction |
| owner was and what happened that it was | | | | company has no responsibility for the vehicles' defects |
| impounded. Some people are just not too comfortable | | | | and it is up to you to inspect them properly. |
| with the idea that it was a criminal. | | | | Unfortunately, you cannot test drive the vehicle of your |
| It is more about your imagination, though. Impounded | | | | choice and are allowed superficial inspection only. |
| vehicles mainly come from normal people, who could | | | | Participation Rules |
| not pay off a loan or were caught driving with a | | | | Normally, only registered members are allowed to bid, |
| suspended license. Autos owned by mafia dons are | | | | and the membership should be obtained before the |
| far less common. | | | | auction starts at a fee. Persons under 18 cannot make |
| Where You Can Buy Impounded Cars | | | | bids. Having a valid driving license along is a must. In |
| Auctions that are organized by government agencies, | | | | case your bid wins, you will be expected to pay at the |
| banks and the police (sometimes via an auction | | | | end of the auction. |
| company) are where impounded vehicles are sold. | | | | Things You Should Consider |
| Look for advertisements in local newspapers and on | | | | New participants find it hard to compete with |
| Internet sites, or contact your police department and | | | | experienced bidders. Learn the ropes first - simply sit |
| ask if they can give you information on the next | | | | and observe. Probably, the related literature can also |
| impounded auto auction. | | | | help. Be sure to find out the current used car market |
| The Benefits | | | | prices. If the preliminary auto check is something you |
| An opportunity to buy impounded cars at great prices, | | | | cannot do alone, bring a car mechanic to help you. |
| not found anywhere else, is the main attraction. The | | | | Basically, you do not need extraordinary skills or luck to |
| starting bid is always very low and, unless there is an | | | | buy an impounded car of your choice. |
| intense competition between the bidders, you can get | | | | Check out the resource below for more information on |
| a car as cheap as a few hundred dollars. The party, | | | | where and how to buy an impounded car at way |
| who impounded the vehicle, will be happy to get rid of | | | | lesser than its retail price. |
| it. | | | | |