Anybody buy cars from public auctions??

[97JeepTJ 10+ year member]

I was thinking about buying a car through an auction. Has anyone had some experience with this? I dont have much money, so i figured this would be the way to go if I could find a good deal. Any specific things to look for? What if I wanted to sell the car? Is anything posted on the title or car history? Thanks guys.

-Matt

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[Chevillac 5,000+ posts]

Well, some tips. Go early as possible so you can check out the cars before they go through the line, possibly even talk to the seller and negotiate a price, he might let you drive it around the lot. Take extra money for the tax thing or whatever, just the way the one I've been to, they have a tax for a price range of the vehicle you purchase. Is anything posted on the car title or history....pertaining to what?

 

[97JeepTJ 10+ year member]

First of all ... at the auction im ging to, all the cars can be driven around during the day. Auction is at night after everyone has had chances to check out all the cars and what not. If the car was, say a repo, would that show up on the title?

 

[PhatTonyDeMarco 5,000+ posts]

Is anything posted on the car title or history....pertaining to what?

I think he is asking if there is a "sold at auction" label attatched to the car's title, and the answer is no.

edit- no repo either

 

[Chevillac 5,000+ posts]

Are you going to the one in PA? The mason-dixon? Thats where I usually went. And yes, during the day is early to me, before the bidding starts.

 

[97JeepTJ 10+ year member]

no, im gong to one in New Hampshire. Im hoping to find some nice deals, and maybe even flip a few cars for some extra cash. Thanks for the title answer.

-Matt