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Ever considered getting a nice car at the local police car auctions in your town? If not, you are missing out on a chance to drive home your dream car at ridiculously low prices. The local police car auctions can offer tons of pleasant surprises to buyers. Who knows, you might find your favorite BMW Z3 roadster there at 10% of its retail price?

The impounded vehicles found at a typical police impound car auction are all repossessed or lost automobiles. They are either confiscated or repossessed from tax defaulters or those who refuse to pay off their traffic fines. Lost vehicles that are not claimed within a week will be auctioned away.

Are the vehicles in working condition?

Some of them are old, while the majority is a few years old to a few months old. The trouble with buying at local police car auctions is that there are no warranties at all. In other words, you buy it as is. And there is no refund of goods sold.

The advantage is of course the extremely low price. It is possible to drive home a sports convertible for less than $300! For that kind of cash, the risk to take is minimal.

Buying Tips

1. Locating the Local Police Car Auctions - It is not always easy since they are not heavily publicized or advertised. You may have to make some calls or visit the websites of the government agencies in particular to the enforcement departments such as the sheriff’s office and DEA.

2. Register to Bid - Do not forget to register to bid. Only those registered bidders can participate in an auction like this.

3. Check the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) - Find out and run it through CarFax website. It will reveal the vehicle history such as the accident records, registration date and other information.

4. Show Up Earlier Than Others - Be the No.1 person there if you can. The idea is that you want to have enough time to think and consider which ones you really like and put on your choice list.

5. Ask a Qualified Mechanic Along - Since you cannot test drive the automobile, at least let a mechanic run through the different parts and offer you sound advice on the condition of the car you are bidding on. A friend who is good with cars is also good.

So here you are, all the essential tips to land yourself in a great automobile deal at the local police car auctions.

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