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Check out a government or police auction the next time you buy a new/used car. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for a car, truck, or SUV, you can find them all there at super discounted prices.

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.

Are you wondering just where all these vehicles being auctioned off came from? Well, some of the vehicles are seized by government agencies such as local and state police, the FBI, IRS, DEA and ATF for various offenses. Still others come from government agencies that are trading their vehicles in for newer ones. Even though these are top quality cars, trucks and SUVs, they still need to get rid of them.

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.

A mechanical inspection is important to do before bidding on one of these vehicles at a car auction. Usually later model cars have Manufacturer’s Warranties still in place. This is good, but save yourself from any unnecessary stress by doing an inspection anyway.

By doing a couple of simple tests, you can see if a potential car has any glitches you should be aware of. First, start up the car, place your foot on the brake and then put the car in reverse and then back into drive a few times. Make sure there is no unusual clunking sound or jumping forward when you change gears. Check for signs of leaking and/or spots on the ground under the car and pass up any car that has thick gooey, pasty oil.

To get the most from a government or police auction, make sure you know what type of car/truck/SUV you’re looking for and its’ current market price so you can determine if you really are making a good purchase. Don’t forget to either do a mechanical once-over yourself, or have a qualified professional check under the hood. Remember, various government agencies or police departments are not in the used car biz - they simply want to get rid of these cars fast, and because of that you can be pretty sure you will be getting a great price. Welcome to the age of no haggling, no negotiating car purchasing.