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When looking for a great car, and a great deal, finding local car auctions should be your first step.  There are a number of different types of local car auctions. Government vehicle auctions are typically scheduled to auction off property that’s been seized for some reason, often back tax liabilities or bankruptcy issues. They can come from the Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Customs, or the U.S. Marshal Police impound auctions are used by cities to get rid of property that’s been abandoned or seized by the police department for illegal activities like drug dealing. Dealer auto auctions are regularly scheduled auctions where auto dealers can buy or sell inventory automobiles, and most of the finance companies are represented at these auctions as well. The lenders sell their off-lease units and repossessed vehicles at local car auctions.

With local car auctions that regularly take place, the value for these vehicles at auction is lower than any other place. Generally, the prices are lower for those models which are plentiful at auction and higher for those that are rarer. For instance, if there are hundreds of Ford Taurus models running through an auction that are off-lease, they likely will sell at the auction inexpensively.  Likely, you’ll see lots of managers from local Ford stores snapping those up at dealer auto auctions. Cars that have been confiscated and are being sold through government vehicle auctions or police impound auctions are typically unique, and the prices will be higher.

To find the best deal on the type of car you’re looking for, check out the local car auctions in your area. Local car auctions most often are not publicized, so you will have to do a little legwork to find them. The auctioneers know one thing: when there is a large crowd at local car auctions, the price for each vehicle goes down. Hence, advertising auctions is not on their priority list.

Once you find local car auctions, how do you get a great deal? Auction houses frequently post listings of the cars to be auctioned ahead of time, and you’ll want to get your hands on that. Then, check the NADA wholesale value of the cars that you’re interested in, so that you’ll have a good idea of what the cars are worth. If the local car auctions listing gave you VIN numbers of the cars, run those that most interest you through Carfax to determine any accident or odometer issues. This will also give you information on where the car came from, and if it has warranty time left. Go to the auction venue early and look over cars that you are particularly interested in purchasing so that there are no surprises later. Most auction houses allow pre-bid inspections.

Local car auctions start early in the morning, and you should be prepared for conditions in the auction barn. Frequently, it will be very hot or very cold, depending on outside weather, so dress accordingly. Each car, in turn, will be run through the auction lanes and be sold to the highest bidder.  Keep your eyes open and pay attention, similar cars will be running, and you don’t want to buy the wrong one. One final and important thing: no matter how much you like a car, do NOT pay more than NADA wholesale value. The whole point of buying from local car auctions is to get a great deal.

At first sight one might think that government car auctions are unbelievable. Is it possible to get a car that appears to be new for the low price of 0? The answer is yes. Property confiscated or unclaimed is usually auctioned off by City, State and Federal agencies. Attending one of these auctions you can walk out an owner of a new house, car, boat, work equipment or land. And if you’re keen you can achieve these items at a steal.

The biggest of government car auctions are held by the GSA, or the ‘General Services Administration’. Outside of them are the U.S. Marshalls, or Department of Treasury, Border Patrol, the IRS, the FBI, the DEA and local state and county governments; anyone who seizes property in accordance with the law. The DOT along with your city and stat police hold government car auctions all the time. They are referred to as ‘police impound auctions’.

A lot of the government car auctions don’t necessarily come from seizures but from surplus. You’ll hear them referred to as ‘government surplus auctions’, and they not only sell cars, but things like computers, furniture, forklifts, equipment, and many other things. Banks will often have auctions to sell cars that they’ve had to repossess. These are your ‘Repo car auctions’. Most of the time when you hear of these auctions, they are actually handled by a private auction company that’s under contract.

The majority of government car auctions are held regularly in different areas of the country. They can be on a monthly schedule, or quarterly, or annual. They can or cannot be listed in the local newspaper. You can find most any type of car at one of these government car auctions; from SUVs to coupes, vans, sedans and convertibles. If you plan to attend one of these auctions and bid, you must be 18 or older with a valid drivers’ license. Some auctions require you to be a car dealer, but most don’t.

Most of the time, with the right government car auctions, you get a ‘preview’ period. This can be two to three days for you to look the cars over and see what peaks your interest. You can inspect the cars, but you probably aren’t going to get to test drive them. Mostly you are just allowed to start them up and look them over. You shouldn’t encounter any buyer’s fees unless the auction is held by a professional auction company.

This has been the short version of government car auctions. Be prepared to run into some stiff competition especially if you’ve got your eye on a good looking car that seems to be in good condition. There will be plenty of bidders with their eye on it too. Sometimes it’s best to bid on one that doesn’t look so good but that you know from experience should run good and are reliable and durable. Don’t get discouraged if you lose on a few bids. It’s part of the fun and the learning experience. Be prepared to bid on more than one vehicle if they have that many you like. These government car auctions really can be a way to get a great deal on a good car.

where are these places? i hear about them all the time and i wanna go so bad please tell me i want a car for dirt cheap

And are they actually a legit place to get a good deal on a car?
I have tried to find the auctions online, but it is impossible. I even called the police department and they didn’t know.

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