Friday, August 17, 2012

FAQs - The Basics About Public Car Auctions

By Jeff Nguyen


Buying a vehicle in a public car auction is a great way to save on cost. It is also one of the best places to see the latest cars at a low price. Public car auctions allows you to buy a car without difficulties, you only need to be there and bid for your most preferred unit. Moreover, this is also a secured way to get used cars or newly traded in vehicles.

A lot of people however, have never experienced buying through public car auction. To give more information this article will provide some of the basic answers to common questions with public car auction. Car auctions is not complicated in any way. You can easily follow the tips included in this article to guide you with your first auction.

Why Does Owners or Dealers Have Vehicles Auctioned off?

There several reasons why an owner or a dealer will hold a public car auction to sell their vehicles. Most of the time, they sell their car that are off leased, overstock, or auction off new trade in vehicles. This means that the not a lot of money are invested in the cars so you can save a lot when you choose to buy through an auction.

Do I need To Have Special Permits to Join or Buy in a Public Car Auction?

Public car auction basically means it is an activity open to the public so you do not need any license or special permit in order to purchase a car. You will still need to have a driver's license in order to drive the car as well as you need to get an insurance coverage for your vehicle.

When Is the Title for the Car Available?

Cars sold through a public auction will usually have the title available within 30 days of its purchase. There are special public car auctions in which the owner can get the title on the same date or at least the next day - this is called "title-on hand". Moreover, you can get a special permit to have your car registered under your insurance coverage. You can speak with the auction head or the seller in order to know your options.

When Can I Insure a Vehicle Brought through a Public Car Auction?

Car insurance companies will only need the Vehicle Identification Number or VIN of your car in order to provide you with the coverage that you need. You will need to contact your insurance company if you do not have the title yet but they can usually give you a work-around.

Can I Check the Cars Before the Auction Starts?

Most public car auctions allow bidders to check the vehicles before the actual bidding starts. There are a few auctions however, who do not allow this. If you want this option, there is no harm in checking with the auction head about the possibility of viewing the vehicle first. Make sure to bring with you an expert or mechanic to check the condition of the car before bidding starts.

If you want to have a completely new shopping experience, buying a vehicle through public car auction is always a great experience. The FAQ's above will serve as a simple guide to basic questions most people have about buying cars in a public auction.




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