If you are looking for a cheap car the place to look is the ex Government Car Sales at Oklahoma Police Auction. The government auctions are easily the best place where you can find vehicles at affordable prices which are still in good condition and have been well maintained. This is the reason why used car dealers buy most of their vehicles from here as the profits are much higher and the vehicles are easily disposed off as people are waiting for such cars. Before attending an auction you have to have a plan to clinch the deal and get your hands on the vehicle you have set your mind on, as it is very difficult to get past the dealers who are old pros at the game. Auctions can be an intimidating experience for someone who is participating gin one for the first time. It would be a good option to attend a few before actually participating in one, as you can watch and learn from the experienced dealers and those who have attended used car auctions earlier. This will give you a basic idea on how to participate and call the shots at auction bidding.
Select a vehicle which is suitable for you
It is best to select the vehicles which you feel will be suitable for your requirement prior to attending the auction. In fact you should short list a few vehicles instead of just one vehicle from the database of those being sold at the various vehicles auctions. This way you will not go home disappointed if the only vehicle you have selected is taken away by someone else’s bid. When you have more options you can always bid for the next best vehicle on your list. Selecting the vehicle you want before the start of the bidding is also good, because this way you will not be confused at the auction by the large varieties of vehicles which will be available. You can remained focused on your choice and concentrate on bidding for it instead of your mind wandering, wondering which one would be the best choice.
Locating the auctions
An online search will give you details of all the auctions in your vicinity after which you can register with a few and see the selection of cars they have. Auctions which have the best vehicles are the repo auctions and the police auctions as these are the best maintained, in good condition and often not too old. Most local auctions will have vehicles which have been sourced from these auctions too. Once you select the vehicles at each of these auctions you can mark the dates and venues in your diary so that you do not miss out on them. Ensure that the vehicles which are listed on the database are still available with them and the list is not an old one and these vehicles have been disposed of already. Take a little time in researching the auctions and the vehicles.
