| Some of the companies I've worked with over the | | | | second-hand cars. These cars have been used by |
| years have retained a fleet of cars for use by | | | | government agencies in just the same way as the |
| executives and senior executives as part of their | | | | private company would operate their fleet. Most of |
| daily routine travel and appointment responsibilities. | | | | the cars on offer are immaculately preserved, |
| From time to time these cars would appear for sale | | | | probably only two or three years old and with great |
| at the end of their fleet life and the details could be | | | | maintenance checks in place. |
| viewed by all employees attached to an email from | | | | There are lists to be found on government auction |
| the personnel department or some such person in | | | | sites on the net which give details of the vehicles for |
| charge of the fleet. | | | | sale, the time, date and location of Federal auctions |
| They were colossal bargains: cars that remained in | | | | or you can get in touch with a local auctioneer and |
| top notch condition having been maintained to the | | | | ask where such government auction sales can be |
| highest standards over a few years with lower than | | | | found. |
| average mileage and with state-of-the-art | | | | Like all auctions, there is a period before the sales |
| accessories and gadgets. We loved them and while | | | | begin when you can register, inspect the vehicles and |
| the prices seemed to remain competitive, I was | | | | work out the bidding process. For a newcomer, you |
| assured that nowhere else could great vehicles be | | | | may find staff at the auction willing to take you |
| found at such bargain prices. | | | | through the process. Previous government fleet |
| It was only recently I learned that 'well-groomed' | | | | vehicles can prove to be real bargains but, as always, |
| second-hand fleet vehicles can also be found at | | | | take a mechanical expert with you who can give |
| Federal Vehicle Auctions if you know where to look | | | | your prospect car or cars a full inspection before you |
| and feel confident about inspecting and buying | | | | decide to bid. |