subject: 4 Tips To Get The Best Bargains At Police Auctions For Government Seized Properties [print this page] Police auctions offer some great deals and their greatest advantage is the surety that since it's a government agency, the selling process and quality of goods will be as genuine as claimed. GSA-held Police auctions are particularly useful to car aficionados where they often find premium vehicles at almost throwaway prices.
*In order to get the best deal at police auctions, familiarize yourself with the Kelley Blue Book which will give you a fair idea of current car prices. This will help you make a correct assessment of the reduced prices being offered and the amount of money you can save. Moreover, consulting car dealers who regularly attend these auctions may be of enormous help in terms of advice on which vehicle to bid for depending on its condition and use.
*It always pays to make a preliminary visit to make a physical examination of the vehicle that you intend bidding for. Take an experienced and licensed mechanic who will give you an expert opinion even if you have to pay a fee for it. This is certainly a prudent step as you get to know the vehicle beforehand and may even withdraw your deposit money before losing it. The mechanic will go over the engine, spare parts, suspension and wheel and axle alignment, the four most important components of the vehicle and tell you whether it's worthy of being bought or not.
*Familiarize yourself with auction procedures and rules by attending a few just to watch. Also exercise the same caution when bidding online when it comes to checking the validity of the site, payment and delivery terms and condition of the vehicle that you are bidding for.
*Remember that the vehicle's documents are of utmost importance and registration papers, tax clearance and pollution certificates are all in order before taking delivery. The advantage of police auctions is that since it's a government agency, the authorities usually take care of all these before putting the car on the block. There are, moreover, complaint cells that also deal with buyer grievances should there be any.
Certain pre-used car dealers may also point out to you that the police are often in a hurry to dispose off vehicles that don't readily find bidders and have been lying in their auction sheds for months. These vehicles may be somewhat damaged but can be repaired at minimum cost to hit the roads again and are sold off at practically zero value. Keep a look out for these if you are looking to strike a killer bargain and you might get yourself a car for a song that after repairs, could go on serving you for years.
