| Many people do not even realize there are local public | | | | idea of where each car is, and sometimes they are |
| car auctions. Generally for charity purposes, these | | | | even numbered and placed in numerical order. Having |
| auctions are an excellent way to acquire a used car | | | | a list of which cars, and their numbers, that you want |
| extremely cheaply and, contrary to popular belief, | | | | to look at will speed things up considerably. Lists of all |
| they are not restricted to dealers. Here are a few | | | | the cars are generally available either online, from the |
| tips to make your local car auction experience one | | | | auction building, or from the service hosting the |
| you can be proud of. | | | | auction up to a month before the auction occurs. Get |
| Go The Day Before | | | | one and narrow it down; you 'll be glad you did. |
| This is the most important part. Most local public car | | | | Set Hard Limits Based On Research |
| auctions have a block of time set aside, usually the | | | | To avoid overpaying for any car, do some research |
| day before the auction, where you can go check the | | | | on the ones you are interested in after you have |
| cars out. This will be the only time that you can sit in | | | | made your list and checked them out. Figure a |
| the car and look it over. Some auctions will also let | | | | maximum amount that you would want to pay for |
| you move it back and forth a few feet. Don't expect | | | | that car, considering its value and condition. This will |
| to be able to do a test drive. | | | | give you a solid number to keep you grounded when |
| Make a List Before You Go | | | | you get caught up in the bidding frenzy, and |
| There will be a lot of cars to look at. They will be | | | | hopefully save you from overpaying. Remember, it is |
| spread out all over the lot, some in front, some | | | | an auction. It's just as easy to overbid as it is to get |
| behind, some on the sides; you get the idea. The | | | | a deal, unless you know what you're bidding on. |
| people working the auction generally have a good | | | | |