| If you are prepared and know what you are doing | | | | time and do a visual inspection on each one. Since |
| you can find some great deals at a government auto | | | | you are not allowed to test drive these cars you |
| auction. From people who owe the government | | | | need to carefully look for interior or exterior damage. |
| money and lost their cars to other government cars | | | | You can start the engine and listen to it run. |
| not in service, you can find a wide selection of cars | | | | 3. If you are not a mechanic you should take one |
| to choose from. | | | | with you to the auction. He will be able to recognize |
| You will need to research where government | | | | any engine problems or mechanical problems that |
| auctions are held in your area. Generally they are held | | | | may be of a concern to you. |
| in the same place and usually at different times of | | | | 4. Only bid on a car with a title and one that falls in |
| the month. You can find this information online or in | | | | price range you are willing to spend. Keep in mind |
| your local newspaper. | | | | that you are looking for value and getting a good |
| To get started here are 5 tips that will help you | | | | deal for your interests. |
| when participating at government auto auctions. | | | | 5. Don't get into a bidding war on emotion. Stick to |
| 1. First of all you know how much you want to | | | | your budget and you will feel better if your offer is |
| spend. You can establish your budget by doing a | | | | accepted. Impulse buying is a bad idea at |
| Google search for a car buying website and viewing | | | | government auctions. |
| the invoice price for the type of car you are looking | | | | The key to these government auction tips is to be |
| for. Knowing the value before hand will help you to | | | | prepared. You can greatly help yourself by doing your |
| quickly determine a potential car you want to bid on. | | | | research before hand or by making a quick phone call |
| 2. Arrive early and get a list of cars available from | | | | to someone at home to look up any information you |
| the auctioneer. Off of this list come up with your | | | | need before the auction starts. |
| own short list of cars that interest you. Take your | | | | |