| When you want a new car, but don't have a lot of | | | | Buying on a Budget |
| money to spend, you may want to consider visiting a | | | | Buying on a limited budget may mean that you will |
| government seized vehicle auction. You will find that | | | | have to skip the sports cars and luxury cars in favor |
| there are plenty of options that allow you to have a | | | | of a more modest ride, but don't overlook too many |
| car that you really enjoy driving, without spending a | | | | mechanical problems in favor of saving a few dollars. |
| fortune on it. These tips will help you make the most | | | | When you visit a government seized vehicle auction, |
| out of your budget, so that you can choose a car that | | | | make sure to take the time to check the engine and |
| is fun and reliable. | | | | tires, as a minimal prerequisite to buying the car. If |
| Check the Value | | | | possible, start the car to check for any signs of trouble. |
| One good investment to make before going into a | | | | Additionally, you will want to know some basic |
| government seized vehicle auction is a blue book that | | | | information about the documentation for the car |
| shows the fair market value of any car depending on | | | | before you make the purchase. If you are buying from |
| its current condition. Cars in excellent condition, for | | | | an official government seized vehicle auction, then you |
| example, are worth more on the open market than | | | | will find that many of the cars have their titles on site. If |
| those cars in need of repair. You can use the book to | | | | you find that the title is in transit, or unavailable, then it |
| check for the going prices of any automobiles that you | | | | may be best to skip the car and choose another. A |
| are interested in. Remember, however, that cars | | | | missing title can cost more than the car is worth, |
| typically go for a price slightly lower than their listed | | | | especially if it is an older model car without VIN |
| value. | | | | numbers. |
| This is, for the most part, because cars that are being | | | | Check For Authenticity |
| auctioned off have typically not undergone an | | | | When visiting a government seized vehicle auction, |
| extensive tune up. In fact, some cars may have minor, | | | | always make sure that you take the time to check for |
| hidden problems that even the previous owner was | | | | any problems with the VIN number, which is located in |
| unaware of. Just like when you purchase a used | | | | new model cars under the hood, on the doors and |
| vehicle from a car lot, cars that are sold at | | | | usually in several other places. Missing or non-matching |
| government seized vehicle auction are not guaranteed | | | | VIN numbers typically indicate replacement of parts, or |
| unless the contract or company specifically offers a | | | | even that the car was once stolen. |
| money back policy for a limited time after the sale. | | | | |