| There are many advantages to purchasing a car at a | | | | for cars with everything working on the car and the |
| public auto auction. Understanding the benefits and the | | | | body in good condition. Sometimes an auction house |
| process is the first step to getting the most out of | | | | will put a guarantee on cars in this first category, but |
| your visit to an auto auction. | | | | they will also go for top dollar. The second category |
| Before going to a public auto auction, you'll want to do | | | | would be for cars that have minor issues that need |
| some research and set a limit on how much you want | | | | repair, but the car is still drivable, runs well and is in |
| to spend. It's easy to get carried away in the hype of | | | | good condition. And the third category of vehicles is |
| the bidding and try to win a car just for the sake of | | | | for those that need some serious repair and are sold |
| winning it. But don't get caught up in the thrill of the | | | | as-is. These cars obviously go for less, but still can |
| auction, set your limit and stick to it. The best thing to | | | | have a lot of bidding competition since they are the |
| do is to only bring as much cash with you to the public | | | | most promising for fixing up and re-selling at a profit. |
| auto auction as you want to spend. Leave the check | | | | Public auto auctions are also a good way to purchase |
| book and credit cards at home. That way you won't | | | | a car that is still under factory warranty. Since most of |
| spend more than your limit. | | | | the cars are sourced from leasing and rental |
| Cars are usually put into one of three categories | | | | companies, they are fairly new and still under warranty. |
| based on the condition of the car. The first category is | | | | |