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Government Seized Car Auctions – 5 Key Tips to Getting Your Choice Wheels (Part 1 Of 2)

November 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment


By Davion Wong

You really need to consider government seized car auctions if you want to buy a quality car on a tight budget. Quite frankly, even second hand car dealerships cannot offer you a better deal than the auctions. There is always a middle man fee that used car dealers would have to charge for profits and their service.

On the other hand, the government is only concerned about selling away the repossessed or seized cars without making a profit. This opens a door of opportunity for anyone to drive home a quality car at very low prices.

Buying Cars at Government seized car Auctions Carry Some Risk

I would be bluffing you if I told you it is a bed of roses to buy cars at such auctions. Naturally, there are risks involved in bidding at auctions. But with some key tips which I am going to mention, you would be in a much better position to get a quality car for a price much lower than what it is worth.

1. Check the title of the automobile. If it is a rebuilt, take at least 30% off its value.

2. Do a vehicle history report. Compare the odometer reading against your report mileage reading. There is a physical method to do so. You can always check the brake pedals to see if the wear and tear is excessive. If the condition is very worn out and does not seem to tally with what the odometer is showing, then there is a high chance that the car’s odometer has been tampered with to show a low mileage.

to be cont’d…

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