| In today's tumultuous economy and the increasing | | | | I personally like the fact that most auctions will give |
| problems that auto makers are facing, the consumer | | | | you a CarFax report on every VIN number. Most |
| is running out of options. The auto industry is facing | | | | used car dealerships do not offer that. The auctioned |
| the worst economic downturn in history and people | | | | vehicles also offer a typical 3 month warranty and |
| still need their transportation. I have found that | | | | trust me, these cars are in good shape. Especially the |
| researching alternative methods of car buying has far | | | | government vehicles. For example: When you think |
| better impact on my wallet and peace of mind. I | | | | of all the different departments and levels of |
| started researching this avenue about ten years ago | | | | government across United States, you can see the |
| when I got tired of ridiculous interest rates. I found | | | | picture of just how many vehicles are up for auction. |
| out about these repo cars and government seized | | | | Some examples of where your new vehicle might |
| auction vehicles. At first I thought that it was too | | | | have served include: |
| good to be true. The prices were simply amazing. | | | | Federal Government |
| My nature tells me to dig deep before making any | | | | State Government |
| decisions, so I continued to research until I was | | | | Local Councils organizations |
| confident I was doing the right thing. I will never buy | | | | Police Services/departments incl. Sheriffs/Marshall's |
| a vehicle the "traditional" way again. The thing that is | | | | Dept . Fire & Emergency Services |
| unfortunate is that every single day, thousands of | | | | Religious Groups & other Non-profit |
| people default on their loans or lease payments. | | | | Organizations |
| What this means for you is that these cars are being | | | | Universities & other Education Organizations |
| sold or auctioned off at outrageously cheap prices. | | | | Hospitals & Ambulance Services |
| This is because it is more beneficial to the bank than | | | | Just to whet your appetite, the last seized car I |
| trying to get their money back or store the car for | | | | purchased was a 2002 Ford Expedition EB with a Blue |
| future sale. The government vehicles are also | | | | Book Value of $18, 944. I paid $8000.00 for it with a |
| auctioned off after the stipend runs out for the | | | | savings of $10, 944. Now that's a deal! |
| employee. | | | | |