| This year, because of the so-called credit crunch, we | | | | can come from a number of sources. Many are |
| seem to have reached a point where the economy is | | | | ex-government service or fleet vehicles which are |
| slowing down, and quite possibly going into recession. | | | | being retired - and although they may have many |
| In times of such uncertainty, people are always on | | | | miles on the clock, are usually well maintained. Other |
| the look out to save money, both in their household | | | | vehicles that may be available include those |
| budgets, and in the unavoidable expenses which are | | | | confiscated from criminals by various law |
| necessary for everyday living. | | | | enforcement agencies, and vehicles repossessed by |
| One area in which you may be able to make big | | | | banks or lending institutions after the original owner |
| savings is when buying a new car or other motor | | | | failed to keep up their repayments. |
| vehicle. Yes, if you already have a car, you may be | | | | These auctions can offer some tremendous savings |
| able to put off buying a new one for a while, but | | | | on vehicles as compared to their book value - |
| unless you're lucky enough to live in an area with | | | | perhaps you'll even be able to find a vehicle that you |
| good public transport, you probably can't put off | | | | can purchase outright from your savings, rather than |
| buying one forever. | | | | having to take on an expense loan (which of course |
| One of the best ways to save money when | | | | requires paying back interest as well as the actual |
| purchasing a new car, is too look at government and | | | | cost of the vehicle). |
| seized vehicle auctions. The vehicles in these auctions | | | | |