| If you are interested in buying a car but do not have | | | | Thus, during state auto auctions, you can price your |
| much money, I suggest you visit state auto auctions. | | | | starting bid below (about 50%-70% less) the market |
| Not only are the prices of cars sold there cheap, but | | | | value of the vehicle you are planning to acquire. |
| the auctioned vehicles are also usually of good | | | | 2. Timing is important |
| condition. | | | | First-rate vehicles are either auctioned off at the |
| Moreover, the variety of vehicles in state auto | | | | start or the end of the sale. So it is best to be there |
| auctions is so vast, so I am sure you will find the car | | | | when the auction starts and ends. Most people arrive |
| that you are looking for. | | | | in the middle of the auction and leave before it ends, |
| You can never be sure of the quality of the | | | | so there won't be too much competition at the start |
| automobiles sold in used car stores and other auction | | | | and towards the end of state auto auctions. |
| sites because these vehicles can come from | | | | You should also not miss state auto auctions during |
| anywhere and anyone. | | | | rainy days. Since only few people show up in such |
| However, you can be sure that the cars, trucks and | | | | events when it is raining, there is a greater chance |
| other vehicles sold in state auto auctions are in good | | | | for you to buy a car at great bargain. |
| condition because they were formerly owned by top | | | | 3. Caveat Emptor! |
| government employees or officials. | | | | Buyer Beware! Vehicles sold in state auto auctions, or |
| It is important to note that most government-owned | | | | in any type of auctions, are usually in an "as is where |
| cars are retired after either five years of use or | | | | is" basis. Meaning, you cannot exchange or return the |
| when its mileage reaches 60,000. | | | | car once you have already bought it. So carefully |
| Here are some useful tips that will help you get the | | | | inspect the vehicles or cars in your shortlist before |
| best deals from state auto auctions: | | | | bidding for them. |
| 1. Research is key | | | | If you have no knowledge about car engines, it |
| If you want bargain rock bottom prices, you must | | | | would be better to bring a friend or a mechanic who |
| go the extra mile. Shop around for schedules and | | | | could help you assess the condition of the auctioned |
| venues of state auto auctions. Events like these are | | | | vehicles. |
| usually posted in newspapers or online forums. So be | | | | 4. Bid low |
| sure to regularly check newspapers and the Internet | | | | If you found a car that you fancy, it is important to |
| for announcements. | | | | make the first bid. Ensure though that your bid is low. |
| Aside from knowing when and where the state auto | | | | A high asking price at the start might spark a bidding |
| auctions will be held, it is also important that you | | | | frenzy. So instead of spending less, you might end up |
| already have an idea on what car you are looking for | | | | buying the car at a high price. You must remember |
| and how much you are willing to spend. | | | | that it is best to bid low and slow. |
| Once you have decided what type or model of car | | | | Although state auto auctions are great venues to |
| you want to buy, you should now research its | | | | acquire high-quality used vehicles at low prices, you |
| market value. Read magazines, classified ads, and | | | | should still do your research and follow our tips. To |
| even ask dealers and experts to know the selling | | | | ensure that you will get great bargains, attend state |
| rate of the car of your choice. | | | | auto auctions only when you are fully prepared. |