Best Seized Cars For Sale

Seized Car For Sale ..!!

If that headline appeared in your local classified I'm sure you would be on the phone straight away..??

Yet the Government still manages to sell off thousands of cars like this one every week... and you probably didn't even know about their seized goods sales.!!

Make no mistake, what we are talking about here are large amounts of goods going under the hammer. The IRS, DEA, FBI, Financial Organizations, local Police, and many other federal agencies, seize and impound millions of dollars worth of cars and other goods, every month..

These goods are taken from both people and businesses alike for a variety of reasons: Tax Fraud, Criminal Activities, Repossessions and many more, on a regular basis. As we said just before, the seized items are not just restricted to Automobiles either. Trucks, Boats, Furniture, Art, and even Homes are seized.

So, back to vehicles. When you see someone driving a car that is more expensive looking and a later model than you drive, do you think that they probably earn lots more than you do.?? Did you know that often the person you assume is wealthy, may actually have spent the same amount of money that you did to buy their car …?? Here's what I mean:

Here is just one example of a recent Virginia Seized Auction sale:

2001 Model, Chevrolet Camaro Coupe less than 70,000 miles went for $4,930

Compare that with this one below spotted recently on a dealers lot...!!

Here's another example of a Seized Auction Sale:

2003 BMW 540i Sedan with just under 40,000 miles sold for $16,000

And there are thousands more just like these happening all over the country. I’m sure that if you had the knowledge of where these Seized Cars are For Sale, you'd be making damn sure you got better value for money the next time you made an Auto purchase wouldn't you..?

It’s not just by being wealthy that lets you own and drive a prestige car - It's about having information; by getting reliable and credible information..!!

There are plenty of places promoting the fact that they provide auction lists of seized cars for sale and unfortunately, not all of them are trustworthy. You can pay more than $80 to get access, only to find you have outdated information from their database.

We have done research on this already and provide some options for you in our Research Toolkit. Have a look over on the right hand side on the front page of our site, or just click here to take you there. Some allow you to research recent sales for free which is really great for doing early background checking of prices.

See you on the freeway soon, behind the wheel of luxury..!

Happy Motoring..!!

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5 Tips When Buying A Car At Impound Auction

I will be the first to admit that this is not a definitive list of what to do when buying a Car at an Impound Auction. However it will remind you of some commonsense things that can easily be overlooked.

Tip #1.

You will most likely encounter a lot of people and a lot of competition at the Impound Auction. This is not a bad thing as it does go to show that folks recognize it as being "The Place" to get a bargain. To avoid you getting caught up by all the hustle and bustle I suggest you go along to a few Impound Auctions so you can get comfortable with the surrounds and what happens. You certainly don't want to be rattled when you are in a bidding and buying frame of mind..!

Tip #2.

Impound Auction sales often run at a hectic pace, especially with all the bargain hunters like yourself in attendance. It is really important to do your homework and research those cars that know you are interested in. Get to know the normal market values so that you won't overbid on anything. If possible, get yourself the latest copy of the Kelly Blue Book and make sure to take it with you. This book lists the market value of most makes and models and will virtually be your buying bible as far as prices go.

Tip #3.

It is not usually possible to take the vehicles for a test drive. Some places will allow you to start the engines and run them. This of course means that unless you know the particular history of the impound auction car you wish to bid on, you need to check it out. If you are not mechanically minded, then contact your local mechanic and perhaps offer to buy them a drink or give them dining voucher. A small token here could save you from buying a lemon.

Tip #4.

Contact the people organizing the impound auction that you are going to be bidding at before going. You need to ask them about the procedures for payment and the bidder's registration details. You have to be registered before you are entitled to bid. Also find out about the Buyers premium that you may have to pay. Perhaps explain to them that you are new to this and ask what tips they can give you for the Impound Auction.

Tip #5.

Get to the Impound Auction early.! You want to be feeling relaxed and in control. Something else not covered so far is to give some thought to obtaining temporary insurance cover for the car you buy at the impound auction. When you spoke with the Impound Auction people earlier you would have found out about how and when you actually get the car you have just bought.

Getting the lists of the vehicles being sold at the car impound auctions happening close to you is the next thing to organize. Don't have time to shop around trying to get together details of the various car impound auction sales.??

The best way to solve this is to register with one organization that maintains a reliable database of all upcoming impound auctions. This means you get all the updated information without wasting hours, or days, running around.! Check out our "Research Toolkit" for Auction locations and lists of Autos for sale.

Good luck with the bidding and Happy Motoring..!!

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Can You Answer These 10 Important Questions About Repossed (Repo) Car Auctions .??

Question: Are Repossessed Car Auctions a new thing ?

Repossessed or Repo Car Auctions have been in existence for some time.
It is only since the internet has become popular, that ordinary people are finding out about them.

Question: How did it come about ?

Seized Vehicles are now a fact of life. A company may default on its Fleet lease payments; an individual may be unable to maintain monthly payments; Government Agencies may seize vehicles purchased with proceeds of crime, etc. These Organizations reclaim the vehicles then sell them to help recover the debt.

Question: Do many people know about Repossessed Car Auctions ?

Dealers have known about this lucrative source of cheap vehicles for some time. Some have formed close relationships with those organizations that repossess the vehicles and can enable a quick sale. The general public is slowly becoming aware.

Question: How do you find out about them ?

Sometimes the schedule of events are published in the newspaper, usually under the Public Notices section. Some are promoted to Licensed Dealers only. The internet is also a good source.

Question: Why don’t those that seize the vehicles offer them directly to the public ?

Those that seize vehicles are not car Dealers and do not have the infrastructure in place to handle the sales. Just the cost of storage can be very high. Auction Car Sale outlets have systems in place to handle the volumes.

Question: Do the autos come with a Warranty ?

Usually the vehicles are sold on an "As Inspected" basis. Some outlets do offer warranties or inspections for a fee.

Question: Can I take the Car for a test drive ?

The cars can be inspected prior to the auction and it is best to take someone to do this with you, if you are not qualified. They do not allow test drives but the vehicles can usually be started up.

Question: What costs are involved ?

Usually the final sale price and small registration fee, plus any warranty you may choose.

Question: Do I need to physically be there ?

Not always. A number of Repossessed Car Auction outlets provide a facility where you can bid remotely or advise the maximum you wish to go to.

Question: Why aren’t more people using Auctions to buy an auto ?

The majority of car buyers find it hard to change their buying habits. Provided you do your homework and research well you will get a great deal. Check out our "Research Toolkit" for Auction locations and lists of Autos for sale.

Happy Motoring..!!

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The Pro's & Con's of buying at Auction Car Sales

We have all done it ... wasted time trudging around Car Dealerships looking for something we can afford to buy; or wasted weekends pouring over the classified ads in all the newspapers searching for that great deal on a car.?

There has to be a better way to go about what should be a simple process of buying a car, right??
But, is using the Auction Car Sale method the best way to go about it??

Let’s look at the Pro’s & Con’s of an Auction Car Sale

Most people, wanting to buy a car, start off by doing some pretty basic research in order to get a feel for the value of different makes and models. This still applies today as well, except the biggest difference now is what the internet has made to the process.

This means you can now quickly visit a handful of sites put up by dealers, then the online classifieds posted by your local or national newspapers all from the comfort of your home or Office (in your breaks of course). You can now do the research in a hour or so, that used to take weeks..!!

Once you have a "Feel" for the market, you can start by listing out all the dealers in your area and begin doing the rounds. You also need the ability to get information from the Dealers without being stitched up by their salespeople..

Next you need to start contacting those private sellers you saw in the classifieds - more running around with little or no guarantee that you will find what you are looking for. Plus, there are only so many Auto’s that you can get to see in a day!

OR

You can search the Auction Car Sale listings with hundreds of makes and models - you already know which ones you like and are within your budget, by the earlier research you did.. You may find that your local newspaper has listings of where auctions are being held as well.

Now you have found the public auction location for vehicles, you need to contact them and make sure you know what is expected from you in regard to payment, registration, taxes, etc. You may also like to ask if they offer extended warranties.?

Also, they will have a day and time when you can go to the one Auction Car Sale place and inspect the vehicles you are interested in bidding for. If you do not have the knowledge yourself to carry out a thorough inspection, then it is advisable to take a friend with sufficient mechanical knowledge or your local trusted mechanic along to advise you.

As a useful tip, write out for yourself the maximum amount you are prepared to pay. Then should the biding get too frantic, you will have a reminder of your limit in front of you.
But don’t let others see this..!!!

By following the above you can more confidently participate in Auction Car Sales and drive away very happy in your new or used car, knowing you have saved yourself possibly thousands of Dollars and weeks of running around.

So, to save time, money, stress, unscrupulous private sellers offloading a heap of junk, paying through the nose at a dealers, you can see there are many benefits in using the Auction Car Sale way to purchase your next vehicle.

Good Luck and Happy Motoring..!!

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