| No matter what you're planning to buy the key to | | | | out the vehicles, which usually have pictures and shop |
| shopping for the best deal is to do your research | | | | right from the comfort of your own home. Try to |
| first, especially for cars. With the amount of cash | | | | find auctions with no reserve, these types of |
| you're going to shell out you have to be sure you | | | | auctions don't have a minimum price before they will |
| get what you want without regrets. Buying new cars | | | | sell and you may well be able to buy a vehicle at a |
| can be a little easier, but both new and used vehicles | | | | great discount. |
| have their difficulties. | | | | I know several people that once they realized how |
| The first thing that you should do is get an idea of | | | | easy and cheap it is to buy cars on eBay, they made |
| what kind of vehicle you want and be realistic. I | | | | a very profitable career out of buying and selling cars. |
| know you want the Hummer but is it within your | | | | Public Car Auctions are held in many areas and you |
| means? Is there only you to please or do you have a | | | | don't have to be a dealer to attend. Many times |
| family that this car purchase will impact? You will | | | | these auctions have cars that have been |
| definitely be happier with a little less car and money | | | | repossessed from local banks, credit unions and |
| left to do things with; bottoming out the wallet is not | | | | Government seized car auctions and they have no |
| worth the big ticket vehicle. You can get a decent | | | | desire to keep them. |
| car that's affordable and practical. | | | | It's not uncommon to find very expensive cars in |
| Once you get through that reality try to narrow it | | | | great shape that go for ridiculous prices if you spend |
| down to a couple of different models to make your | | | | a little time shopping. You'll find that some people will |
| research easier and more focused. Once you have | | | | go nuts on new cars and expensive houses but once |
| done this you can start by keeping an eye on your | | | | their fortunes change and they can't keep up the |
| local classifieds and see what kind of prices the | | | | payments, they're property is seized and auctioned |
| models you picked are going for. | | | | off. Many of these auctions have no reserve and can |
| Quite often you can find great deals in your local | | | | start at 95% off retail prices. Two really good online |
| classifieds and depending on the seller's situation you | | | | Government auction sites are and |
| may be able to get a quality vehicle at a price well | | | | Another key recommendation I have is to make use |
| below retail. More often than not people get a big | | | | of a great system known as The information they |
| surprise when they try to trade their car and want | | | | offer is crucial in that they have information on all |
| to get more than the dealer will give them. These | | | | major repairs done on vehicles through information |
| people will usually try to sell privately to get a price a | | | | compiled from insurance claims and repair facilities. |
| little closer to what they had in mind, which in many | | | | Once you see a car you like you can run it through |
| cases is still a bargain. | | | | and find out if you're getting a lemon or a gem. |
| There are also some great sites that help you | | | | You can also check with local rental car companies |
| understand the real book value of a used car. I really | | | | that may be reducing last year's fleet. Be careful with |
| like not only do they have used car values, but they | | | | this as there seems to be a 50% chance to get that |
| really do a great job reviewing cars. You can also do | | | | car that others have been kicking around without |
| some checking online at other great sites like Kelley | | | | care. No having said that, the other half of the time |
| Blue Book at and | | | | you can get a good deal on a fairly new car with low |
| One of my favorite methods is to use eBay. With | | | | mileage. |
| eBay not only can you open a free account but then | | | | Some might suggest going to check out some dealer |
| you can go to eBay Motors and pick out vehicles of | | | | auctions, but it has been my experience that in many |
| your choice that are being auctioned and put them in | | | | cases the vehicles end up going higher than they |
| a watch list. I have done this many times not only to | | | | should. Dealers will pay the higher price because they |
| buy a vehicle, but also to get a good idea what I | | | | know they can mark it up and hard sell someone to |
| should get if I sell mine. Online Auctions like this can | | | | buy it. |
| be a great way to find good deals. You get to check | | | | |