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Check out a government or police auction the next time you buy a new/used car. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for a car, truck, or SUV, you can find them all there at super discounted prices.

Previously, it has been very hard for the general public to be able to take part in these auctions. Today though, you can gain admittance to public car auctions fairly easily, although the “dealer only” auctions are still closed to us. You can also use one of the online public auctions as surprisingly it really doesn’t cost too much to ship a car - especially if you have saved a lot on the car purchase.

If you are wondering if people are going to these auctions in droves you might be surprised by the answer. A common misconception by the public is that all you will find there are old, delapidated cars which is definitely not true. Also, people still haven’t got used to the idea of these auctions now be readily found instead of some closely guarded secret.

Are you wondering just where all these vehicles being auctioned off came from? Well, some of the vehicles are seized by government agencies such as local and state police, the FBI, IRS, DEA and ATF for various offenses. Still others come from government agencies that are trading their vehicles in for newer ones. Even though these are top quality cars, trucks and SUVs, they still need to get rid of them.

Save yourself thousands and go to a car auction. Here, you can buy a car much cheaper than you could if you had to pay the regular going rate. If you keep in mind what you are looking for, you will be able to find just the car you want and in tip-top condition to boot.

If you are considering purchasing a vehicle at one of these government or police auctions, make sure to give it a mechanical inspection before bidding on it. If you’re buying a later model vehicle, it should come with whatever Manufacturer’s Warranty still remains on the vehicle. Regardless, even if the vehicle is still under warranty you are still wise to check it out.

There are a few simple tests that you can perform yourself and if the prospective vehicle doesn’t pass these tests with flying colors, find another car! Start by placing your foot on the brake, and then putting the car in drive and reverse several times. Make sure the car doesn’t lunge at all or make a clunking sound when you shift into another gear. Take a moment to check for any leaking, spots, or stains under the car, and take a pass on any car where the oil is thick to the point of being pasty.

Before you take in any government or police auction, make sure you know what kind of car you have in mind and its’ approximate retail value to ensure you are getting a good deal. Mechanical inspections, either done by yourself or by a pro, are a must. One thing to always keep in mind is that the police and other governmental agencies really don’t want to have an inventory of used cars on their hands, so they are only too happy to sell them for a remarkably good price. This truly is the easiest way to buy a new vehicle as you will never have to deal with haggling or back and forth negotiations again.is no more stressful negotiating or haggling that you have to be a part of.