| Government seized car auctions can work for | | | | or for profits. |
| you if you understand how they function and | | | | |
| learn how to make use of them to buy cheap | | | | The conventional method to locate these |
| vehicles. Few people actually even know that | | | | government seized car auctions would be to |
| they exist which gives you an edge over most | | | | check with your local government auctioneers |
| folks. While it is really a disadvantage to | | | | or city council for information about the |
| the government to sell the cars at dirt cheap | | | | vehicles available and auction venue. Such |
| prices, it is great gain to you as a | | | | details could be found in the newspapers and |
| potential buyer. | | | | auto magazines as well. Unfortunately, a lot |
| | | | of this information is not always updated and |
| How do Government Seized Car Auctions come | | | | real-time. |
| about? | | | | |
| | | | Ideally, you need to know about the venue and |
| The government agencies are confiscating or | | | | car listings before you even enter an |
| repossessing many vehicles everyday. A good | | | | auction. This gives you ample time to find |
| estimate puts that figure at thousands a day. | | | | out all you want to know about the vehicle |
| These automobiles originally belong to owners | | | | details such as its car value, make, model |
| who are either in debt to the government due | | | | and performance. This piece of information |
| to tax arrears, defaults or criminals at | | | | can be found on seized auto search |
| large. Under the seizure laws, there are | | | | directories like the one listed in my blog. |
| legal provisions to seize these properties. | | | | |
| The sheer number of vehicles being seized | | | | Typically, there are dozens of government |
| each day is overwhelming and the agencies | | | | seized car auctions happening at various |
| desperately need to get rid of them quickly. | | | | states at any point of time. So you can |
| | | | actually plan your route over the weekend |
| It is this situation that creates the | | | | perhaps to drive from one to another to view |
| opportunity to purchase vehicles at rock | | | | the vehicles. It is always wise to list down |
| bottom prices. Do not be surprised to find | | | | a top 3 or 4 favorite choice you would like |
| cars, even luxury cars at up to 90% off the | | | | to bid for. At least if you miss one, you can |
| prices you see at the local car dealership. | | | | always bid for the next. |
| You can even drive home a decent branded | | | | |
| vehicle for $100 occasionally. | | | | Likewise, to do so, you need to be fully |
| | | | aware of where the auctions are happening as |
| Other important things to note about | | | | well as when and what time. They normally |
| government seized car auctions | | | | open early so that you can be there prior to |
| | | | the bidding to actually see the displayed |
| To participate in such auctions, you need to | | | | vehicles to make your pick. This information |
| be at least 18 years old. Bring along your ID | | | | is found in online seized car search |
| when you are there as verification is needed. | | | | directories. |
| Alternatively, get someone who meets the age | | | | |
| requirement to represent you. | | | | Finally, always bring along a qualified car |
| | | | mechanic as he would be able to perform |
| There are some auctions which are not privy | | | | simple diagnostics to assess the condition of |
| to the general public. This requires the | | | | the vehicle. If you have a friend who is good |
| application of a license in order to be able | | | | at that, ask him or her along. To get |
| to bid. Normally, these are for the dealers. | | | | started, check out my blog for an up to date |
| Nonetheless, there are plenty of public | | | | listing of the current government seized car |
| auctions which you can participate in whether | | | | auctions. |
| you are buying a car for your personal usage | | | | |