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Tips for Buying Cars in Auto Auctions (Part 1 Of 2)

September 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment


By Frank Vanderlugt

Auto auctions can be great place to buy and sell cars. By buying at an auto auction, you can get a car for cheaper than you can get at the local used car dealer’s yard.

However, there are a few things to be aware of when buying at an auto auction. Used cars are still used cars, and you should use your common sense. Before you even go down to the auto auction site, you should do your research as to the type of car you want. Research the different marques and models on the market and make a short-list of the type you want. If the sort of car you’re after isn’t up for auction, then wait. There’ll be another auto auction another day that will have what you’re after.

If you’ve seen that a car that you want is going to be up for sale in an auto auction, then be careful to check it out thoroughly. Most auto auctions will give potential bidders a chance to look over the vehicles and kick the tyres.

But if you’re buying a car in an auto auction, you’ll need to do more than just kick tyres. Start the engine and check for black smoke pouring out the exhaust. Check everywhere for rust and signs of old dings. Check the engine and the lights. And, if possible, take it for a test drive. If it’s not running and looking exactly how it should, then don’t buy it. Remember, there’ll be another auto auction another day where you will find something suitable.

Once you’ve found the right car and made sure that it’s in good mechanical order, then its auto auction for real. This is where the unique side of an auto auction comes into play. This is where you have the chance to get a good used car for a bargain price.

to be cont’d…

About the author:

Frank J Vanderlugt owns and operates http://www.harfinsol.com 2 Harfinsolcom






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