Detailed Car Auction Buying Tips You Should Know About

For those of you wondering if you can afford to buy your dream car and still get a excellent running car, the answer is, yes of course you can. Buy a Bank Repo or seized car from a live auction. No Problem right??

Well as with most any car it would be a lie to say there is no chances taken when buying used cars. There is a risk. However when you know what you want and do some work it becomes very rewarding. With a savings of 50% to 60% off retail that's a chance worth your efforts.

To assist you and make matters a bit easier when purchasing a used car especially at a live car auctions, here are some of the most used buying tips based on extensive research and some good old know how experience from buyers through-out the country.

1. Usually the most valued cars to buy from auctions are Bank Repo's or Seized vehicles. There is all types including salvage vehicles from accidents or floods/disasters placed up for auction sale by insurance companies or private owners etc.. Sometimes you can distinguish a little about the car by looking at the paper work if they offer it. The best thing to do is get the vin # and do a history check online at Experian "Checkauto". Bank Repo's and seized vehicles are a good choice because they were normally well maintained by the owners and very often are in good condition

2. While you're checking the vin # make sure you write it down have a pen and some paper with you when you go. Next, you will want to open all the doors, hood and trunk and check that vin# against all vin#?s found on the vehicle. Sometimes they are on the door sticker and/or trunk. See if they all match the one that is plated in the lower corner behind the windshield usually on the driver side. If they don?t match, it is possible the car was in a severe wreck and the door panels were switched or the car was stolen and it would be advisable to stay away from this one.

3. You can also easily check-out, while the doors are open, under the carpet and in the trunk for dampness or rust under the seats. Also look in the engine area for water stains around the engine block. If there is a water line stain around the engine block, rust under the seats or the floor feels damp it?s very likely this car was in a flood. Obviously this would be a good one to stay away from too.

4. You will want to check the oil dipstick in the engine area. Pull the dipstick out and look for heavy dirt deposits or sludge in the oil on the end of the dipstick. If it has these signs it probably wasn?t maintained well or has been sitting a long time. Be leery of that, could also mean has some serious engine problems.

5. One more major item to check is the transmission. To check the transmission, you can start the car put your foot on the brake and hold it there, then put it in drive and reverse to see if there is a clunking noise or slipping feel while you hold the brake. Do not drive the car around that's not allowed at car auctions. A little clunk is ok, but If there is excessive noise it?s got problems stay away from that one as well.

There is not a lot of things you can guarantee in life, but if you do the 5 review tips mention in the preceding it defiantly restricts the risks of buying a junk car. What may seem nice on the outside is not always what is on the inside. Spend some time searching over the cars, enjoy it and truly know what you are bidding on before you start to wish on it.

One more thing you should keep in mind when shopping for any car. Do not get attached to a car follow the guide lines and avoid the auction cars with the problems as mentioned above. There is many great cars out there you will find what you want if you just look hard enough. Even if you leave an auction empty handed there is plenty of auctions every week in every state across the country. Happy car shopping! Enjoy your search and have fun!

About the Author

Samual has an pursuit in buying 4X4 trucks for discounts at auctions, sometimes he keeps them for fun and/or sells them quick for profit. Check out his website for more free Car Auction Tips and recommended gov-auction website

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