Monday, July 21, 2008

Cheap Cars At Government Auctions

Yes it's true! You Can Get Fantastic Deals on Used Cars at AuctionsI know a woman who purchased a 1995 Jeep Wrangler at a government auction for $2oo. These cars normally go for $4500 at dealers. These deals occur every day at government auctions.How Can These Cars Sell So Cheap?The government seizes people's vehicles everyday. These vehicles become available at public auctions across the country; since the government does not have to pay anything for these vehicles they sell them dirt cheap.Another source of cheap cars is repossessions. Many people can not make their car payments; as a result their cars are repossessed and sold at auctions. You can pick them up for pennies on the dollar. Others misfortunes become your opportunity. Banks want to sell these cars as soon as possible because the cost of storing them outweighs the banks ability to recoup their loss on these vehicles. So they are let go cheap.Why Are These Auctions Kept Secret?These auctions are a much protected source of income for the majority of car dealerships; therefore, they are not publicly advertised. You have to find out about them from online auction sites and car magazines. But they are a legitimate form of car purchase.These Are Good Quality CarsMany of the cars are like brand new cars with low mileage. The government confiscates them because of illegal activity and sells them for pennies on the dollar. Before the auction starts bidders have the chance to thoroughly inspect the vehicles. Many auction sites provide a complimentary "CarFax" VIN report before the bidding begins. That way you can find out a little bit about the cars history before you start bidding on the car.ConclusionGovernment and public auctions are a bonafide way to purchase high quality cars for pennies on the dollar. Many people do it everyday. Government seizures and bank repossessions make these cars sell cheap everyday. You can pick up cheap cars at these auctions. So the next time you are in the market for a used car give these auctions a try. You might get lucky!
About the Author: The author has had many years experience buying and selling used cars. Government auctions are a legitimate way to purchase quality used cars in good condition at 90% of retail value

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