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Car Auctions
Arriving at the Auction
Arrive at the auction early, to give yourself plenty of time
to look around the vehicles. There should be an information sheet showing that
tells you about the car you are interested in. You should take particular note
of how many owners the car has had as well as the mileage.
Don't be put off if you see a lot of other people interested
in the car - after all, whilst its true that only one person can buy the car,
why shouldn't that one person be you?
Types of Sales
Most cars will be auctioned in one of two ways. The first is
'as seen' which means that you buy the car exactly as you see it - pretty
obvious! You should inspect the car closely, checking for any damage such as
large scratches or cracks in the windscreen. Also check the tyres, as these
can be expensive to replace.
The second type of sale is 'sold with trial'. Depending on
the auction, the meaning of this can differ, but essentially it means that the
buyer would be allowed say one hour after the end of the auction to return the
car with any major mechanical defects, for example engine problems or gearbox
problems.
Its often a good idea to look out for cars from main dealers
that have been taken in part exchange. This is because the cars are there to
make room on the forecourts and are often not being sold simply to make a
profit.
The auction
Once you've done all the initial checking, you should attend
the auction. Remember, once bidding starts, its easy to get carried away -
don't be tempted to bid more than you can afford. You can normally hear the
engine start around the time of the auction, which is useful to identify
whether the car starts from cold with no problems.
If all goes well, buying at auction should be a very quick
and exciting way to bag your new car - and hopefully at a bargain price!
Police and Government Auction Sources UK is available
as a PDF document that contains a username and password for immediate access
to our members area, where you can access the websites, telephone numbers and
locations for auction establishments all over the UK that deal with the items
mentioned above. The auction sources are split into 4 main sections:
 Police
Auctions
Government Auctions
Property
Auctions
Car
Auctions
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