| Government auctions can be a great place to get a | | | | day. This way you can have them give you a |
| good deal on a car. However there are some things to | | | | rundown of each car you are interested in, including |
| take note of before you commit to purchase so that | | | | repair work required and current condition. By paying a |
| you don't end up the loser in what could have been a | | | | fee for a mechanic to accompany you, you can end |
| very sweet deal. Here are valuable tips for buying cars | | | | up saving hundreds or even thousands by avoiding the |
| through government auctions. | | | | purchase of a faulty item. Auctions are legally binding |
| There are a host of government departments that | | | | from the moment you bid and so you can't change |
| hold auctions at different times in the year to clear | | | | your mind later. |
| items in inventory. These are items that could be | | | | Try to avoid any cars that seem to have a high level |
| seized, impounded or unclaimed property. When | | | | of dealer interest. Unless you're prepared to pay more |
| dealing in buying cars this way you can save a lot of | | | | than their maximum, you're unlikely to get a fantastic |
| money, but you need to be careful and be prepared | | | | deal on the price. Government auctions are ideal for |
| for some exceptions. | | | | purchasing cars deemed non-valuable, difficult to resell |
| Make sure you attend the preview. This will be your | | | | or older models because dealers are much less likely |
| only chance to get a good look at the auction lots and | | | | to have any interest in them. Some of the most reliable |
| make a decision on what is worth your bid. Trying to | | | | cars may be a make or model unpopular with most |
| decide on a dollar amount when you are looking at the | | | | consumers, which means it could sit on a dealer lot for |
| item rather than in the heat of the moment, will help | | | | months. |
| you from paying too much. | | | | Go online between the preview and sale dates to |
| Know what you're looking for before you head out to | | | | research all the possible options left on your list. Know |
| the preview. Have a clear idea in your head of what | | | | the general history of the model you are considering, |
| your needs are because as much as the sporty car in | | | | and be wary of any repeated fault information or |
| the corner might appeal at the time, your wife and | | | | safety concerns. Also research and set your price limit |
| three children may not be so impressed when you | | | | at this point. |
| drive it home. Auctions in general require emotion to be | | | | Know the value of the product you purchase and be |
| removed from the picture entirely. Car auctions are no | | | | completely informed as to its condition and current |
| different, and while bidding can start ridiculously low, | | | | status. If you're happy with the results of your |
| you need to be careful that you don't end up stuck in a | | | | investigations, then you can often find a bargain at a |
| corner. | | | | government auction and buying a car there can be an |
| If you can, take a mechanic with you to the inspection | | | | exciting and save you money. |