subject: Save Money At A Seized Car Auction In Your Area [print this page] Are you looking for a 'new' car at a price you know you can afford? You may want to attend the next seized car auction in your area. Seized or repossessed cars are often sold at government auctions that are sponsored by the local police department; and the cars are sold for cheaper than the original price.
However, it's important to keep in mind that you do get what you pay for, so here are some tips for finding the right car for the right price.
If you are not sure about when a seized car auction will take place in your state or city, you should visit usa.gov. This site will provide links to directories that will give you schedules for auctions that are being sponsored by the U.S. Marshals Service, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Defense. Other seized car auction events that you may want to attend will also include automobiles that are from state or local surplus.
The state and banks want to get rid of the cars they finance as soon as possible because the storage costs are several millions of dollars. Because of this you can be pretty sure you'll get a car at an affordable price if you purchase it at a government auction. It's not unusual that cars are sold for 80 to 95 percent off the retail price!
A seized car is not necessarily one that is in bad condition. Nevertheless, when you're buying your car from an auction, you should be aware that the rules are a little different. If the vehicle you purchase at an auction is sold "as it is", you and only you are liable for damages or repairs once you win the bid and drive the car off the auction lot. Because of this you need to purchase some type of guarantee that will protect you if something goes wrong with your 'new' auction car.
I will also strictly recommend that you buy a warranty, so that if repairs are necessary, they will not be too expensive. Moreover, I will sincerely recommend that you get the title to the vehicle before you leave the auction lot.
You will not be able to legally register the vehicle and receive a license plate without and this, could present some serious legal problems for you in the future if you plan on getting the automobile on the road.
Another good website where you can find the right government or police car auction as well as car prices that fit your budget is carbuyingtips.com. At this site you will find a lot of great money saving tips as well as other tips that will help you getting the most out of your car purchase. You can also find valuable police and government car auction information on ebay.com.
