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Repossessed cars for sale, auto repo sales

 

What's the best way to go about searching for repossessed cars for sale?

How does one find repo auto auctions? Are there government auctions notices somewhere?

What have your experiences been and how do you suggest I go about getting a bargain?

Thanks.

 


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Looking for impounded, abandoned, seized or bank repossessed cars for sale can be risky, but if you are organized there are many bargains to be had.

 

I suggest that you first get a full list of vehicles on auction (I'll supply a helpful link a little further down), and do your own valuation on all the repossessed cars which you may be interested in. Set a top figure bid / value for every vehicle and don't go above that price.

 

Please note : The repossessed cars which you hope to bid on ought to have titles (or at least  - be able to be titled) otherwise you can't obtain insurance.

 
If you have not experienced a bank repossessed car auction previously then I advise that you attend a few auctions beforehand so as to get a better comprehension of the process - it's worthwhile to build up some confidence because car auctions can be quite frightening on the first occasion.

Once you have attended a few auctions you may begin to recognize the regulars - the people in shirt and tie are most likely used car salesmen.

Observe which vehicles the used car salesmen bid on , they're bound to to know the market (what price they can promote the car for) and furthermore the general condition of the cars - they will most likely be on good terms with the auction personnel and would get additional info - more than the general public.

 

Remember that the car dealers hope to get a fat profit on the repossessed autos so they don't wish to offer as much as yourself - this whopping profit that the car dealers would add on could possibly be your huge savings ....
(This is the most secure method that I have revealed for purchasing cheap impounded cars for sale - you can also go it solo if you have expert advice and feel confident.)

 

The top way to assemble info about approaching repossessed car auctions are with  sts Gov repossessed car sales and auctions , they are professional and boast one of the leading, up to date and most dependable information archives of Government & Police auctions of used, repo, impounded and seized vehicles, trucks and SUV's.

 

You could also spend some time checking through the  many sites, magazines and newspapers, plus / or contact various vehicle repo institutes and credit unions. This would take lots of time and effort , and honestly, you couldn't come anywhere near the quantity and standard of up to date info which a business who focuses on this could. If you desire access to the top bargains offered then getting the most complete and up to date info is essential.



Hopefully I helped you a little with your search for repossessed cars for sale.


All the best, and if you're patient and do the research you should be able to hit upon a great deal!

Posted 2009-09-03T10:08:36Z
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Good answer Danny, was looking for info on repossessed cars for sale.

Posted 2009-09-03T10:21:27Z
 
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Don't fool around with trying to compete with used car dealers.  Buy repossessions directly from local Credit Unions.  Search listings at www.repofinder.com and you'll get a better deal.  A lot of Credit Unions even offer special financing for buyers.

Posted 2009-09-15T00:33:54Z
 
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I've personally been involved with online auctions for a long time and I find them to be the best way to explore and find bargains, particularly if you know what you're doing ( there are also public and private repo car auctions offline, but I wouldn't go there if it were my first time around or you could end up a bit lost, to say the least  ).

Online auctions, on the other hand, are a friendlier environement for someone new and it's easier to know what's been going on ( checking the average price a particular car is being sold for, who trusted sellers are, how to contact past buyers, etc; you should definitely do all this, by the way ).

You can still check a car's VIN ( vehicle id number ) with a decoder or, even better, run a full vehicle history report with Autocheck ( some sellers even give you this in their listings, but I suggest you do this and everything you need to check the title and condition of the car yourself ).

Here's a page with tips and selected listings of repossessed cars on sale being sold at ebay right now ( the best marketplace in my opinion for this ) and a link to an article with a little more info on repossessed cars for sale .

 

 

 

 

Posted 2009-09-25T13:16:03Z
 
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They are reliable, just remember they were working when they were taken(seized), but you can buy a brand new car off the lot & have problems with it, low chance of it happening, but nothing man made is guaranteed.

Posted 2009-10-07T08:42:51Z
 

Where can I find repo or impounded cars for sale?

I'm looking for repo cars for sale in Texas. Has anyone purchased repo cars? Can I find cheap repo cars for sale?

Posted 2009-10-13T11:26:23Z
 
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Could be junkers that barely run, or new luxury SUVs for drugs. Criminals drive all kinds of cars...but you some ability to judge the condition of cars at these auctions because you are not allowed to drive them.

Posted 2009-10-23T10:12:03Z
 
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How can I get a list of bank repossessed cars for sale in Wisconsin?

Posted 2009-11-01T11:13:22Z

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