For savvy buyers, discounted cars can be found at car auctions.

Good deals on luxury model cars be found there. However, it can quickly turn sour if you don’t know a few things.

1 Type of Car Auctions

Three types of car auctions are avalaible:

- Police Auctions where vehicles that have been seized by police departments and government agencies are offered to the public at fire sale prices ( up to 95% off). Many repo cars are almost brand new and with documented service history. Gov-Auction.org, a website source can even offer a 3 month warranty free of charge.

- Online Car Auctions where cars are sold over the Internet . Every minute 1 vehicle is sold through eBay’s auctions.

- Public Car Auctions offer good bargains. Most of the time televised, buyers can watch them and call in their bids . But due to the high exposure, popular cars become quickly overpriced.

It’s an inherent issue in auctions. Auctions can be a great deal, but the price could also be more than common retail. It’s no different at car auctions. The car’s value can be quickly eclipsed by excited bidding.

Add the fees often associated with the auction and it means great care must be taken to know the real value of a car. Easily accessible date on car values is standard issue for auction buyers. Phones with Internet access can bring this info to your fingertips while attending. Even for the car of your dreams, don’t bid more than its value.

2 Tips & Tricks

- Car auctions generally give potential buyers time to look over the cars.- Arrive early.

- Look around and ask to test drive the cars of interest.

- Always have on site car expertise, meaning bring a guy who knows his stuff about cars if you don’t.

-Check the car thoroughly. The engine, body, interior and other physical elements for wear and tear should be in good status.

- Make sure you look at the given history of the car. Used cars that previously had been involved in any accident should not be priced too much.

- Do not bid too much for any car. If a car is overpriced due to competition, let it go.

- Check the pedals. For used cars, pedals are not changed. With this simple tip, you can determine the condition of the car.

- Look closely at the frame. A frame-damaged used car is an indication that the car has been involved in a major accident in the past.

- Check the paint , run a finger into the edges. If there are rough spots, it can indicates that there has been a major repair possibly from crash.

Don’t forget, auctions can be actual good deals. Don’t go in blind, however. If a deal appears too good to be true, it is, even at car auctions.

However, your overall impression on a used car will certainly tell you the truth.