| Want some tips on buying government cars at | | | | By the same token, remember to take deep breaths |
| auction? If so, this article was written with you in | | | | and relax all during the bidding process. It's easy to |
| mind. | | | | get overexcited and shoot your hand up without |
| As someone who's worked for a car dealership for a | | | | meaning to. Don't go to a car auction absolutely |
| long time (I even co-owned a dealership for a short | | | | needing to get a car, either, because you never |
| time in the 1990's), I've been to countless | | | | know-it might not be your lucky day and you could |
| government car auctions, and I'd like to share with | | | | leave the auction empty-handed. Also, try to bring a |
| you some tips and observations culled from my | | | | friend along who knows about car engines and can |
| years of experience. | | | | inspect the engines of the vehicles you're interested |
| First of all, make sure you discuss the auction with | | | | in. |
| your family so you can determine how much you can | | | | You want to make sure they're in top shape before |
| afford to pay for a car. Set a strict budget. | | | | bidding on them. Finally, some people maintain it's best |
| Remember, in most cases you will be legally bound to | | | | to sit up front at car auctions to stay focused and |
| the bids you make, and you don't want to have to | | | | be close to the action, but I prefer to sit in the back |
| take out a second mortgage just because you spent | | | | row so I can take it all in, size up the competition, |
| too much at an auction. | | | | and see people's faces when I outbid them. |