| If you are interested in buying a car but do not | | | | (about 50%-70% less) the market value of the |
| have much money, I suggest you visit state auto | | | | vehicle you are planning to acquire.2. Timing is |
| auctions. Not only are the prices of cars sold | | | | importantFirst-rate vehicles are either auctioned |
| there cheap, but the auctioned vehicles are also | | | | off at the start or the end of the sale. So it is |
| usually of good condition.Moreover, the variety of | | | | best to be there when the auction starts and |
| vehicles in state auto auctions is so vast, so I am | | | | ends. Most people arrive in the middle of the |
| sure you will find the car that you are looking | | | | auction and leave before it ends, so there won't |
| for.You can never be sure of the quality of the | | | | be too much competition at the start and |
| automobiles sold in used car stores and other | | | | towards the end of state auto auctions.You |
| auction sites because these vehicles can come | | | | should also not miss state auto auctions during |
| from anywhere and anyone.However, you can be | | | | rainy days. Since only few people show up in such |
| sure that the cars, trucks and other vehicles sold | | | | events when it is raining, there is a greater |
| in state auto auctions are in good condition | | | | chance for you to buy a car at great bargain.3. |
| because they were formerly owned by top | | | | Caveat Emptor!Buyer Beware! Vehicles sold in |
| government employees or officials.It is important | | | | state auto auctions, or in any type of auctions, |
| to note that most government-owned cars are | | | | are usually in an "as is where is" basis. Meaning, |
| retired after either five years of use or when its | | | | you cannot exchange or return the car once you |
| mileage reaches 60,000.Here are some useful tips | | | | have already bought it. So carefully inspect the |
| that will help you get the best deals from state | | | | vehicles or cars in your shortlist before bidding for |
| auto auctions:1. Research is keyIf you want | | | | them.If you have no knowledge about car |
| bargain rock bottom prices, you must go the | | | | engines, it would be better to bring a friend or a |
| extra mile. Shop around for schedules and venues | | | | mechanic who could help you assess the condition |
| of state auto auctions. Events like these are | | | | of the auctioned vehicles.4. Bid lowIf you found a |
| usually posted in newspapers or online forums. So | | | | car that you fancy, it is important to make the |
| be sure to regularly check newspapers and the | | | | first bid. Ensure though that your bid is low. A high |
| Internet for announcements.Aside from knowing | | | | asking price at the start might spark a bidding |
| when and where the state auto auctions will be | | | | frenzy. So instead of spending less, you might end |
| held, it is also important that you already have an | | | | up buying the car at a high price. You must |
| idea on what car you are looking for and how | | | | remember that it is best to bid low and |
| much you are willing to spend.Once you have | | | | slow.Although state auto auctions are great |
| decided what type or model of car you want to | | | | venues to acquire high-quality used vehicles at low |
| buy, you should now research its market value. | | | | prices, you should still do your research and follow |
| Read magazines, classified ads, and even ask | | | | our tips. To ensure that you will get great |
| dealers and experts to know the selling rate of | | | | bargains, attend state auto auctions only when |
| the car of your choice.Thus, during state auto | | | | you are fully prepared. |
| auctions, you can price your starting bid below | | | | |