Auto Auction Tips and Tricks

Attending an auto auction can be intimidating at first,currently up for auction, be sure to not make any
but with a few tips and some research, it can be amotions or signals that would indicate you want to
fun experience. Understanding the process and rulesplace a bid. You certainly don't want to accidentally
for bidding is the first step to purchasing a car at anplace a bid on a car that you don't want.
auction. If possible, after arriving early to inspect thePay attention to when the reserve is reached or
vehicles, listen and watch the auctioneer during theremoved. Usually an indication is given by the
first few sales to learn his cadence and mannerismsauctioneer when the reserve price is met. If a
for conducting the auto auction. Knowing thereserve price isn't met during the auction, it is
terminology and abbreviated speech that thegenerally acceptable to approach the auction house,
auctioneer uses is important to feeling comfortableor the seller afterward to try and work out a deal
with what is going on. If you're unsure of the currentfor the car.
bid, or who is ahead in the bidding, don't be afraid toTry to attend a few auctions before participating in
ask an assistant for clarification.the bidding. This is a good way to become familiar
Auto auctions generally move at a very rapid pace.with the auction process. It is also a great way to
So it is very important to act quickly when your carlearn who the regulars are and how they like to go
of interest comes up for sale. Be sure to get in aabout bidding and what kinds of vehicles they are
good position so that the auctioneer or auctioneerlooking for. Understanding your competition will help
assistant can see you, also be sure to raise youryou feel more comfortable with placing bids at an
hand high. But if you're not interested in the vehicleauto auction.