| Buying a used police car is often a brilliant way to | | | | condition than you would otherwise expect, but you |
| save money and obtain a car with full service history | | | | should still have someone that knows vehicles check |
| that has been well maintained in the past. However | | | | it out at the auction before you buy. |
| there are a few things to watch out for, and ways | | | | If it's available, view the complete history for the |
| to save even more money when you buy smart. | | | | vehicle you are interested in. If it's had extensive |
| Here is what you need to know when buying a used | | | | damage in the past then you want to make sure |
| police car. | | | | there are no weaknesses in the work done or other |
| If you are looking to buy a used police car you need | | | | areas. Sometimes while a vehicle part may not have |
| to check out your local government surplus auctions. | | | | been damaged, it sits as an accident waiting to |
| These government auctions are usually listed in your | | | | happen due to the impact or shock from accidents |
| local paper and are held a few times each year. | | | | or other issues. |
| When attending these auctions to buy a used police | | | | Don't be afraid to ask at police stations for a general |
| car, the number one rule is to know your limit at | | | | idea of how much these vehicles usually sell for. They |
| auction and stick to it. Emotional bidding will lead | | | | can give you a rough estimate of the likely sale |
| directly to regret and this will reduce the enjoyment | | | | value, and how much you'll need to realistically |
| you receive out of your new vehicle. By completing | | | | prepare to spend. You may find that looking in more |
| some research ahead of time and going to previews | | | | rural areas can lead to cheaper vehicles, so branch |
| offered with a qualified mechanic or truly | | | | out from the city. You can also visit other auctions |
| knowledgeable friend, you can be sure to set a | | | | before purchasing to see how they operate and |
| realistic limit and avoid any major mistakes. | | | | what sort of value is put on ex-police vehicles. |
| Sometimes dealers may be interested in the same | | | | Be aware that all colors and markings will be stripped |
| car, be prepared for them to bid to their limits. These | | | | from the vehicle so don't arrive at a preview |
| may be anywhere up to the lower current blue book | | | | expecting the car to have flashing lights and a siren. |
| value, which may not only be more than you have | | | | As well, after you purchase the vehicle you will be |
| but also make it less of a bargain deal or money | | | | required to remove any remaining features that could |
| saving opportunity. Dealers do not usually bid on | | | | identify the vehicle as one formerly belonging to law |
| police cars, but be prepared for them just in case. | | | | enforcement. |
| Expect that all retired police cars are likely to carry | | | | Buying used police cars for pennies in the dollar can |
| high mileage. This may or may not be a big issue for | | | | be a money saving way to go, but you need make |
| you. Because their maintenance record should be | | | | sure you can view the maintenance records and look |
| impeccable, sometimes the higher mileage may not | | | | over the car first to be certain you are getting a |
| be a problem. The car could be in much better | | | | good deal. |