If you are searching for a used or new car but want to purchase it at another place than a dealership, finding it at a state auto auction might be a viable alternative. The cars you can buy at these auctions are mostly in good condition and you could save a significant amount of money by placing a bid for the auction cars you want.

Below I have listed a few resources that you can use to find a state auto auction as close to where you live as possible. I’ve also included some tips that might help you to find the right car.

One website I will recommend is niada.com. This site contains an auto auction directory that will give you a list of auctions and when they are held in each state.

The information also includes the address and phone number of the auction site in addition to the person who is in charge of the auction. The site also provides information of Canadian auto auctions as well, if you want to take a trip up there to get a certain vehicle.

Another place to check is your local police station or City Hall to get information about when the next state auto auction will be held. The police station often holds auctions for selling repossessed items. At these auctions you will find many other items like household items and jewelry, not only cars. Your City Hall may refer you to websites that will showcase the items that will be auctioned.

If you want to attend a state auto auction, there are a few precautions you have to be aware of.

First, be aware you have only yourself to rely on when you’re bidding. What this means is you should take special notice of the way the cars being auctioned are presented. When the auctioneer says that the vehicle is being sold ‘as is’ it means you have the responsibility for any repairs that are necessary.

In some cases you will be offered a guarantee lasting thirty days after you have purchased the car. Nevertheless you should buy a warranty that protects you from having to pay for any damages or repairs of the car.

You also need to make sure to get the title from the state auto auction. The reason for this is you need to get the vehicle officially registered within the state you are going to drive it. Last but not least, you must check the validity of the title. You can do that at autocheck.com. This should be done upfront, which means before you drive the car for the first time.

by Terry Carters

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