Public Auto Auction - Every Saturday !

A public auto auction is just that—a local car auction in which buyers and sellers from the general public participate. While other cheap car auctions are for dealers only, a public auto auction gives everyone the opportunity to purchase a used vehicle auction-style and get in on some really great public auto sales deal. It’s also important to note that public vehicle auctions are different from government state auto auctions and city public auto auction.

Auto public auctions are held on a regular basis from Chicago to Los Angeles to Washington D.C. Many public auction sites offer both on-site and online bidding options, and they also give you the opportunity to check out the cars either through a public car auction catalog. Some public auctions sites even offer on-site test-driving during certain days or times.

Knowing about public auto auctions and how they work is important before participating in one, because you don’t want to end up paying too much for a car you don’t want. While each public auction may vary slightly in its terms and conditions, most do not let you return a car once you are accepted as the highest bidder. So, no matter which public vehicle auction you attend, be sure to know and understand the proper procedures and participant expectations for all motor car auctions you attend.

Buying at Public Car Auctions:

In general, here are some tips you can follow when buying a vehicle at local car auctions:

• Know the public auction sites’ terms and conditions. You will want to check in with the local car auction house to discover what you need to bring, if you will have to pay a buyer’s premium, proper bidding protocol, what form of payment is accepted at that , and whether there is a “grace period” or return if the car ends up to be less than advertised.
• Browse the public auto auction catalog so you know on which cars you want to bid. Some local car auction sites may even allow you to visit in advance to look over or even test-drive vehicles. You want to know in advance the condition of the vehicle and how much you are willing to pay.
• Run the Vehicle History Reports of any vehicles in which you’re interested. You want to make sure that the title is clean (not rebuilt or falsified) and that the vehicle is as described by the seller.
• Arrive early to the public auto auction. This way, you can make sure you register as a bidder, find a good seat where you can easily be seen in the public auction gallery, and inspect any vehicles one last time.
• Don’t get caught in a bidding war once the public car auction begins. Know ahead of time how much you want to pay, and don’t go a penny higher.
• If you are the highest bidder, then you will want to settle your payment with the public auto auction Clerk as soon as possible; otherwise, you may be at risk of breaking a legal contract and may be charged additional fees.

Many of these public auction tips also apply to online public car auctions. If you decide to bid online instead of by attending the public auction site, you will want to thoroughly research that particular public car auction site’s rules and regulations. You may need to register as a bidder in advance and check the public auction schedule so you do not miss the vehicle in which you’re interested. The benefit of an online public auto auction website with Internet bidding is the flexibility you have as a bidder; however, you do want to make sure that you have still done your research ahead of time. And like all public auctions, be careful not to get caught up in an online bidding war. Know your limits!