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By Expert Author: Michelle Baskin | Article Abstract Word Count: 658 words | Views: 96 view(s)
If you've ever wondered how you could save $1000s purchasing your next vehicle, you should definitely read this article.

Every month thousands of vehicles are seized by government agencies, lending organizations and other loan companies in foreclosure actions. These vehicles cost too much to store and so they are auctioned off. It is possible to pick some of these vehicles up at auction for a fraction of their true value.

The purpose of seizing vehicles is to raise cash quickly for the various agencies, so they are quickly auctioned to raise funds. Storing these cars for any length of time would cost additional money, and the car would continue to depreciate in value. The objective is to auction the car as quickly as possible to recover some of the money from them.

Luckily for you these auctions are open to the public, so anyone can bid on and secure a car fur much less than its true. Prices at these car auctions have been known to start as low as $100. But not everyone is aware that these car auctions even exist, and only a select few switched on bidders were locking on to these bargains for themselves.

Government car auctions don't tend to be widely advertised, so it can be difficult to find out when and where they are running. Sometimes small adverts for these auctions will appear in the local press, but you would need to keep a close watch on the newspapers every day or you will probably miss them. It is because there is no widespread advertising of these government auctions that bargains are possible on cars. Other assets may also be auctioned at the same time, including seized homes and property, so it can a big advantage to know when and where these auctions are.

Even though it might be possible to bag a bargain, you should always carry out careful research before attending a government car auction. It can be very easy to get caught up in a bidding war, especially if there is a favorite model of car that you really want. You will want to ensure that in the heat of bidding, that you don't actually end up paying more than the car is worth. You should therefore check the true value of a vehcle before the car auction begins and set yourself a top price you can afford to pay. Whatever happens at the actual seized car auction, don't bid above this price. Keep your nerve as it is likely that another similar vehicle will turn up at another seized car auction soon. Remember that thousands of vehicles are being seized every month.

Researching when and where these auctions take place can mean a heavy workload. Seized assets including cars and property might turn up at an auction in a different town, or even different state from where they were seized. There are many government departments each holding their own auctions. On top of this there are many different lending organizations and other loan companies, who will also hold seperate auctions at different times. Sometimes seized asset auctions are also held 'on-site'. This is when the items being auctioned are too large to be moved to the auction house. For these auctions, the auctioneer goes to the vendor and carries out the auction at their premises.

If you are serious about trying to get a bargain on your next car purchase, or even buy a property at below market value as a property investor, you should seriously consider joining an online government auction site that collates all this information for you. It may mean investing $40 or $50 to become a member of a site like this, but it will save you lots of time trying to hunt down these auctions yourself. Just think that the bargain you will secure will will save you many times more than the membership fee. On top of that, think about the time researching the different auctions would save you.
Michelle Baskin

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Michelle Baskin has done extensive research in seized car auctions and asks that you make a choice. You can choose to pay top dollar for your next car from a dealer, or you can become a member of a government auction resource and save a fistful when the next seized car auction comes to a town near you. Find out if the car of your dreams is appearing at one soon by visiting http://seized-car-auctions-63926.blogspot.com

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Article Submitted: 2007-02-08 | This Article has been viewed 96 times.
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