| If you would like to learn more about federal | | | | likely than local government auctions to sell expensive |
| auctions, and how you can get a great deal on your | | | | cars, luxury cars and cars that have had only one or |
| next vehicle by getting it at auction, then this guide | | | | two previous owners. As such, competition at federal |
| was written for you. | | | | auctions can be fierce, but at the same time they |
| Some of the best deals to be had in the world of car | | | | probably represent the best chance many people |
| auctions are at federal car auctions. Like local and | | | | have at owning a luxury automobile in top shape. In |
| state governments, the federal government auctions | | | | fact, bidding at federal car auctions often starts at |
| off cars that have been seized from criminals and | | | | less than one-hundred dollars. |
| cars which have been foreclosed on rather than keep | | | | A couple caveats to keep in mind, however: not only |
| these vehicles in storage. However, in addition to | | | | do you have to pay the amount of your winning bid |
| these the federal government also auctions off many | | | | at a federal car auction, but in order to drive the car |
| cars that were once driven by federal officials but | | | | home you usually have to pay for the car's |
| have since been replaced. These auctions are also full | | | | registration and other papers, fees that certainly add |
| of government-surplus cars (your tax dollars at | | | | up. And in most instances these vehicles will not |
| work!). | | | | come with any warranties, or any guarantees as to |
| That means that federal car auctions are much more | | | | how long they will last. |