Government auto auctions are a great place to buy a used vehicle because the government doesn’t want to hold on to these cars and trucks. The longer they keep them, the more it will cost them money, so they hold auctions to sell the inventory. This gives the buyer great savings off Kelly Blue’s suggested book value. Another reason these government auto auctions are good to buy is that many of these vehicles that are impounded are basically new or nearly new. So not only are we able to get these vehicles at great prices, but the condition of the vehicle can be near new. Something that is much harder to come by at regular local auto auctions.

Government agencies impound cars for all sorts of reasons and a lot of it is to help pay off past debts the owner has accumulated. Now, instead of holding onto these vehicles until they are sold to retail, they can get rid of many things at once at auction. The longer they hold something in an impounded lot, it costs them money, so to cut their losses, they are willing to let these cars and trucks go at incredibly low prices. Did you know that your local auto repair shop that has a used car sales lot probably gets their vehicles from an auction? So by doing this and cutting out the middleman, you can keep those profits in your own pocket. Depending on the area you are in, there may be government car auctions more than once a month. Obviously the larger cities and surrounding areas would be the places to look.

Not only can you save big on your next car or truck by buying it at a government auction, but you can also get a vehicle in fantastic condition. I’m talking about next to new. Some of these vehicles are very well cared for and it’s a shame the previous owners put themselves in this position, but without them we wouldn’t be here right now. Cars and trucks with very low mileage. The oil has been changed at the recommended times and the owners have taken the time again. Some of these things may have aftermarket items on them, like custom wheels, spoilers, and all kinds of different things.

There you have it with just a couple of reasons to buy your next used vehicle at Government Car Auctions. Governments don’t want to hold these items in inventory that cost them money so we can get them at dirt cheap prices and find some gold gems out there. Cars and trucks that are well maintained and even have aftermarket upgrades increase the value of the vehicle and allow us to get it at extremely low prices.