You allow yourself to commute daily in your hometown. You pay for fees for travel just to get to your office at a very slow rate. You bike yourself to your school only to find out you are late once again. You are missing something, don't you? You need a car! That's it; you are in need for speed and convenience from a car.

But, the problem is: how much will you pay? Will you rather lose thousands of dollars just to get the car of your dreams? Or just look for some auction houses where you will find cheaper models? The latter is better. In fact, there are now car auctions that hold some government-used cars for sale.

What is a government used car, anyway? This is a type of car once used by the government. It is now being replaced by a newer one that functions much better. This type of car is no longer needed so that there is no more space for it in the government's parking spaces. You can buy it for a much affordable price at government-sponsored auctions!

Where to find these auctions? You can locate them at various classified ads in the newspaper. You can also try to contact for some information from the local government organizations. Try to find their numbers at the yellow pages of your phone directory. Ask for the schedules and other important details. Try to find out what items you should bring. Ask for a brochure for the listings of the cars. You need them in studying the cars. Try to research on these cars on the internet to get a better view of them ahead.

Before auctioning, bring in a car specialist and/or a mechanic for the examination of the cars so that you would get to know whether the car is of good quality or not. Try to look for some hidden scratches and other abnormalities or imperfections the car should possess. This is very essential as there are neither warranties nor guarantees available. You may switch on the engine but never ever test-drive as it is not permitted.

You can jot down some options so you can bid more effectively. By having options, it will be easier for you to choose and to auction as you have narrowed down the choices. Furthermore, you cannot bid on something that is already sold. One thing to do is to rely on the substitutes you have recorded once your "favored" car has been selected.

Remember that these cars are owned previously by the government. Their prices may be lower than usual. Their bidding prices might start up at a hundred bucks or lower. But if with the presence of a massive crowd, prices may jack up higher than the car's fair market value. But if the price has gone too high, forget about it. There must be something else that is much better and more affordable.

If you have not auctioned yet, visit an auction first and observe the process. So you can gather basic knowledge for the actual auction. It is important for you to have a little artificial experience before so you can avoid mistakes and embarrassment in the real auction.

Once you have read this, you are now ready for the actual auction. Remember to stay ahead of time. Research, choose, and examine: these are the three things you need to remember!

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