| Where are these auctions held? | | | | There are online auctions held almost daily. Signing up |
| Chances are there is a seized car sale happening in | | | | with a reputable auction site will allow you to search |
| your state or online as early as tomorrow. The | | | | for the exact vehicle you are looking for. With the |
| information on where to find these auctions is not | | | | sheer number of auctions held this way, you are |
| always readily available. Furthermore, even if you do | | | | likely to find what you are looking for in a very short |
| find where and when an auction is, it may be difficult | | | | amount of time. When buying online, it is especially |
| to find out what is being sold that day. Without | | | | important to do your research. Because you will not |
| knowing this information, it is impossible to research | | | | be there to physically inspect the vehicle, you should |
| the vehicles you may be bidding on. You can then | | | | obtain the VIN beforehand and get a vehicle history |
| get a CARFAX report before you even bid, or the | | | | report through CARFAX or another similar service. |
| auctioneer may even provide one to you free of | | | | How do I get started buying seized cars? |
| cost. | | | | The first thing to do in finding a seized car sale is to |
| How much can I save and what about warranties? | | | | find a reliable auction site. You should find one that |
| Oftentimes, there are few other bidders at these | | | | will give you a comprehensive list of auctions and a |
| auctions and it may be possible to buy seized cars | | | | tutorial on how to bid on, and buy, cars at auctions. |
| for up to 95% off book value. In addition, some of | | | | They should tell you where the auctions are located, |
| these vehicles may still have the remainder of the | | | | what vehicles will be available, and how you can pay |
| factory warranty or the dealer may offer a limited | | | | for them if you are the successful bidder. Preparation |
| warranty. The dealer may also charge a small | | | | is the key to finding the best deal on bank and |
| additional fee for an extended warranty. | | | | government seized cars. |
| Can I buy seized cars at online auctions? | | | | |