How to Take Advantage of Used Car Auctions

Posted by Anonymous , 9/4/2007 Tags:TakeAdvantageUsedCarAuctions
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How to Take Advantage of Used Car Auctions

Introduction

A used car auction gives a buyer the chance to get their desired automobile at a low price. Many of the cars at these auctions have been repossessed or are recovered property. You can take advantage of these auctions and get a car without the usual hassles associated with buying a used vehicle.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Steps

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Step One

Buy a car without a loan. Car loans are financially draining and can take up to 5 years or more to pay off. At a car auction, you pay and own the car outright.
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Step Two

Find vehicles at a fraction of the cost of the retail cost. The cars at repo and police auctions are awarded to the highest bidder, no matter what the bid may be.
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Step Three

Avoid the used car salesman by buying at an auto auction. You will not have to deal with the sales pitches that accompany a trip to the used car lot. The auto auctioneer will provide you with the facts and you can base your bid on factual information.
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Step Four

Purchase a car under factory warranty. You can further take advantage of a used car auction by buying a vehicle still covered under warranty without any additional cost to you.
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Step Five

Own a car that is reliable and affordable. Most of the models that you will find at a used car auction are not flashy but will provide dependable transportation at a low price. Think Toyota, not Ferrari.

Tips & Warnings

  • Make sure you know the terms of the sale before you bid on a vehicle.
  • Do not expect to test drive any of the vehicles before the sale. You will only be able to examine the vehicle.
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