The general public, until recently, was unable to take advantage of these car auctions. Now though, there are several public car auctions even though the "dealer only" ones remain closed. You can also use an online auction site to get a great deal on your new car , and then have it shipped (this is quite inexpensive) to you.

So, are people actually going to these car auctions? Surprisingly, most car buyers stay away from government or police auctions for two reasons : First, they think all the vehicles must be junk (not true). Second, public car auctions until recently have been notoriously difficult to locate.

So just where do these auctions get all these cars from in the first place? A lot of the vehicles that go up on the block are from police or government seizures. Departments such as the IRS, the FBI, the DEA and the ATF send top quality cars, SUVs and trucks to the auctions on a regular basis. Still others are company cars that are being upgraded for newer models.

If you want to save a lot of money, go to a car auction. Public car auction prices are a lot better than regular retail prices for the same vehicle. You can find a great car, in super condition at a car auction if you know what you are looking for.

Don't forget to do a mechanical inspection on the vehicle of your choice before bidding on it. Most newer cars still have a Manufacturer's Warranty in place. To be sure that there aren't any problems though, you really should take the time to give it a once over.

You can do some of these mechanical tests yourself. An easy thing to check is the transmission. Start it up, and put the car into reverse and then back into drive several times checking for any clunking sounds or lurching forward. Spots and leaks on the ground are not a good sign, and by all means don't even consider a car if the oil has not been attended to and it thick and pasty.

Before you take in any government or police auction, make sure you know what kind of car you have in mind and its' approximate retail value to ensure you are getting a good deal. Mechanical inspections, either done by yourself or by a pro, are a must. One thing to always keep in mind is that the police and other governmental agencies really don't want to have an inventory of used cars on their hands, so they are only too happy to sell them for a remarkably good price. This truly is the easiest way to buy a new vehicle as you will never have to deal with haggling or back and forth negotiations again.is no more stressful negotiating or haggling that you have to be a part of.