| Need a cheap car? Hate going to the dealership? | | | | bulk of the cars are coming from and make sure |
| There are other options. One is the classic auto | | | | you visit if the location is nearby. |
| auction, a place where you can get cars for way | | | | What to Buy: Think about the type of car you |
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| are a lot of misconceptions about them. The truth | | | | sure you have two or three types in mind. Do as |
| is, is easy to end up with a lemon at an auto | | | | much research ahead of time on the type of |
| auction. That’s because you have no real idea | | | | vehicles you’re interested in. Armed with this |
| of what you’re going to get. But buying cars | | | | information and the auction you want to visit, it |
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| know how. | | | | few days ahead to scope out the cars. Usually |
| | | | the day of the auction, you can arrive several |
| The Economy. Today, you’re probably more | | | | hours before bidding starts. During this time you |
| apt to take the risk of buying at an auction than | | | | want to take a look at the cars that are available. |
| you probably were two years ago. If you’ve | | | | If you see some that you like, check them out as |
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| First Step: If you’re going to buy from an | | | | what you want to bid. It’s better to start |
| auction there are few things you need to know: 1. | | | | lower and go higher. Give yourself some room for |
| Where to Go | | | | bidding in case others are also interested in the |
| 2. What to Buy | | | | car you want. Keep in mind that there are |
| 3. How to Bid | | | | additional fees associated with the car, including |
| Where to Go: There are a lot of car auction sites, | | | | auction fees, as well as any general maintenance |
| but some are better than others. When you go | | | | you may have to make on the car as well as |
| to an auction the cars you find will come from a | | | | insurance. |
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