Buying Used Cars at Auction- Tips

Prof. Clifton Langworth III — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 07:43:45 +0000

Buying secondhand cars is a risky business, with more complaints about used cars than any other category of product in the UK in 2013. There were around 84,000 complaints about secondhand cars in the UK alone in the first ten months of the same year- so in a marketplace where the buyer really does have to beware, what can you do to beat the dodgy dealers and grab yourself a genuine bargain?Do Your ResearchAs with any major purchase, it’s best not to rush in. Do your homework first- how much do cars like the one you have your eye on normally go for? Check genuine reviews of the cars on consumers’ forums online, and ask questions (don’t just read the marketers’ hype- find genuine customers online and find out what they think of their cars). Remember too that the bigger the engine, the higher the running costs will be, including insurance and petrol, so that will need to be factored in if you’re looking for a bargain in the long term.Choose Your AuctioneBay auctions are popular ways to buy many types of goods, including used cars. If you do use eBay, the famous “eBay guarantee” promises that you will get the item you paid for, or you will get your money back. This is an important protection in a notoriously risky purchase.Before paying, it’s definitely best to check the car over in person, and examine the documents the seller provides (including their ID). If you don’t know much about cars, take someone with you who does. There are numerous tutorials and tips to be found online to help you ask the right questions.Keep Your CoolAuctions are exciting, and in the heat of the moment it’s totally possible to get carried away and pay more than you should. Be disciplined: use the research you’ve done to find out the car’s true market value, and don’t pay over the odds. If you’ve never purchased anything at auction before, it might be worthwhile attending one just as a spectator to get a feel for the whole thing before you attempt to buy.The Citizens’ Advice Bureau has lots of information available to let you know your rights when you buy anything at an auction, but bear in mind that some auction houses have certain rules which exempt them from the Sales of Goods Act. Check the rules carefully before you bid.

Big Car Auctions in The States

Prof. Clifton Langworth III — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 05:46:47 +0000

Attending a car auction is the perfect way to save money on the car of your dreams while checking out a large number of other motors at the same time. Here are details on some of the biggest car auctions in the USA.The Scottsdale AuctionsPeople who have their sights set on a class car are sure to love this fast paced auction, which is held by the Gooding & Company in Old Town Scottsdale. People who want to take part in the auction will need to pay $200 and the fee includes a full catalogue of the cars that are up for auction, admission for two people to the viewing before the auction and two reserved seats for the auction itself. the auction has been held in Scottsdale for the last seven years and never fails to attract a large crowd of classic car sellers and enthusiasts.US Government AuctionsThe US government regularly holds special car auctions at various locations in the USA. The details of these auctions and the cars that are included in them are all provided online, which makes it extremely easy for people to find what they are looking for and research the car in advance. There are many different types of auctions available to choose from, which include the regular impound auction, the seized assets auction and the surplus sale. Because most of the vehicle in these auctions have been turned over to the US Government in arrears or for other reasons, they are often priced much lower than in regular auctions and people who are willing to do their homework can get a real bargain.Arizona AuctionsThese regular auctions showcase classic cars from Europe and feature a large number of special events for auto lovers as well as the chance to bid on cool classic cars. Some of the types of cars that are available to bid on in this exciting auction include the Austin Martin, the Bentley, various different models of Jaguar and the distinctive Rolls Royce. This is also a good time to meet other lovers of European classic cars and have fun in a heart hearted environment.Freemont CaliforniaCar auctions are held at the exhibition centre on Freemont Boulevard every Monday throughout the year from 09:00. Because this is a regular auction, the cars that are displayed are always changing and there is always something new to see and a new hot deal to scoop up. More than three hundred vehicles are usually included in the weekly auction and details of all of the vehicles can be viewed online in advance.California Auto AuctionsThese special and professionally run auctions are reserved for auto dealers and attract licensed car dealers who are in search of a bargain. California auto auctions are held every week at a large number of different locations throughout the state including Nino Way in the city of Los Angeles, Stanford Road in San Francisco, Kiefer Boulevard in Sacramento and Cacust Road in the vibrant city of San Diego.

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Big Car Auctions in The States