The Car Of Your Dreams Heavily Discounted At Car Impound Auctions

By Garry Knight

The present generation of car lovers would surely love the idea of buying cars with up to 50% discounts from car impound auctions, (police auctions). You can easily purchase the car of your choice like this at impound auctions as so many have to be sold on the spot. You would be amazed to find the variety of cars on offer. These cars vary from the real old to nearly new cars in a reasonably good condition.

If you are highly interested in bidding for the impound cars then you can always get information from the local police about the dates and schedules of upcoming auctions. You can also find out about these from newspaper advertisements and internet posts in the websites of the concerned police departments. It is better to come to the auction early and do an inspection of the vehicles that arrive for bidding. The storage lot of the police is generally used for the auctions, and just a few hours before the start of the auction, you are allowed to go into the block.

It is a good option to carry some cash with you, as during the closing deal, either cash or certified checks are acceptable.You need to bring your driver's license and the insurance proof, because if you win, you will need a temporary permit to take the car home. Prior to participating in the bidding, you should register by paying a minute fee, and even as you bid, you must show the bidder's number (to the auctioneer), and only if you are a registered bidder then you will be allowed to bid. Check to ensure that your car is running ok if you intend to bid for it, and if the car was kept idle for a while, then you should find out if it was maintained properly.

In terms of driving away with any of the cars from these car impound auctions, it is important that you should eliminate the 'used-car price guide', which is something similar to the Kelley Blue Book (used and new trade price bible) price. From Carfax.com, you can locate the vehicle's history provided you have a PDA with an internet connection. Finding such information is quite easy as you can use the vehicle identification number or the VIN, and with this information you can decide if it is proper to bid for a car. Before the process of bidding begins, make sure you know all the rules.

There are some specific terms involved in car impound auctions like 'absolute auction', which indicates the car will be sold to the highest bidder. However, one important aspect to keep in mind is that while bidding for these impound cars, you might not get any guaranty or warranty. But that's not to say you can't find a real gem, or something that only needs a little T.L.C. - 29954

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