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Specifically when buying a car from a police impound place.

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   First of all, I would never even considerbuying a car from an auction without having it inspected by a licensed mechanic. There are so many things that could be wrong with it. Also, when looking at cars being auctioned, do some research first. don’t just snatch the first one cause it sounds like a good deal. learn the cars history. This will help to alleviate alot of headaches. Try this wensite for more information about auctions, used cars, etc.
   http://www.find-cheap-used-cars.com/

   Comment by Hazel S — January 17, 2010 @ 11:32 am

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   if you are NOT a competent mechanic, police (any) auction would be a bad idea. There’s huge gamble at auction.

   The only people who should be at the auctions are mechanics who can fix the car if the car turns out to need lot of major fixes.

   Good Luck…

   Comment by Lover not a Fighter — January 17, 2010 @ 11:32 am

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   Bullet holes…..lol

   I guess you could start there, but I’d also look for oil leaks. (most used cars older than 3-4 years will have oil residue on the engine block…..look for actual drops or drips on the bottom somewhere)

   Open the oil cap and look for sawdust. (some dishonest car sales put it in there to quiet engine knocking noises temporarily)

   Check the TIRES. Make sure they have good tread. If not….make sure you know about how much it would cost to get them replaced….some can be quite expensive.

   Make sure the fan kicks in if the engine gets hot. Listen to make sure it doesn’t knock. Listen to make sure it idles even. If it sounds like it revs up and dies down repeatedly…..there is probably a sensor that is bad…..and those CAN be costly to replace depending on what one it is. It could also mean there is something wrong with the fuel system somehow.

   Comment by Nicholas B — January 17, 2010 @ 11:32 am

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   Start the car for one!
   Test drive it off the lot (I don’t auctions allow this though)
   Under the hood: Check the Motor Oil. If there is silver flakes in the oil it means the pistons are going out and would eventually need a new motor. The headgaskets also to check but that would require removing the upper part of the engine.
   Under the car: Look at the axels. If they are bent or taped up, do not buy. This means the axels are broke/going to break soon/will have poor, dangerous handling.

   Comment by [ Rowan] — January 17, 2010 @ 11:32 am

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   Your best bet would be to take a mechanic with you to any car auction you go to because most of those cars are sold in as-is condition. So, once you buy it you’ll be responsible for all repairs.

   Comment by CarmelKM — January 17, 2010 @ 11:32 am

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   I found this one it is pretty good.
   http://www.seized-cars.net

   Look under the car for rust if it’s all
   rusted do not bid on it.

   run carfax best bet.

   Comment by Citi G — January 17, 2010 @ 11:32 am

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