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Can I Make Payments on a Car I Buy From a Police Auction?

Auctions generally work on the basis of full payment on the nail by the winning bidder. Police car auctions, whether traditional or online, are not very different to this, although there are various factors to be borne in mind. A certain sum of money must be deposited immediately when the winning bidder is declared by [...]

Are the Cars at Police Auctions in Good Condition?

The condition of cars being sold at police auctions depends to a large extent on their provenance. There are two broad groups: decommissioned vehicles which belonged to the Police themselves or other Government agencies, and vehicles which have come into the possession of the Police for one reason or another from the hands of the [...]

Where do Cars at Police Auctions Come From?

The vehicles at police auctions come from two principal sources. Sometimes an auction will deal with both types of vehicle, and sometimes only one at a time. The first type consists of decommissioned items – that is, vehicles which are no longer wanted, or no longer considered up to the necessary standard, by the Police [...]

Before Buying at a Police Auction, is There a Way to Check the VIN?

The VIN, or Vehicle Identification Number, is a unique serial number which identifies individual motor vehicles. It is found on the vehicle title and on insurance documents, and on the vehicle itself. It has 17 alphanumeric characters, each of which has a meaning. Together they tell the country and year of manufacture, the make, model [...]

Are There Hidden Fees at Police Vehicle Auctions?

The simple answer to this question is no, there are no hidden fees as such at police vehicle auctions. However there are expenses, some of them common to other types of auction as well, which the buyer needs to be aware of. Firstly there may be the requirement to put down a (refundable) deposit at [...]

How Complicated are Police Auto Auctions?

A police auto auction is much the same as any other public car auction. The essence of the arrangement is that the police have a stock of used vehicles that they want to dispose of as quickly as possible for the best possible prices in the circumstances. Naturally they are bound by the legal operating [...]

Why Doesn’t Everyone Buy a Car at a Police Auction?

The first and most obvious reason for someone to avoid this seemingly attractive source of used vehicles is that they may not feel at ease buying at an auction at all. For some, the potential disappointments and dangers are not outweighed by the possibility of cheaper prices. The ideal car, the perfect one that you [...]

Why are the Cars so Cheap at Police Auctions?

Police auctions are generally recognized as a source of low-price cars. Many second-hand dealers buy vehicles there, add commission, and still manage to sell them on at an attractive price. It is not always the case that a car will go cheaply, however. The very nature of an auction means that there is no ceiling [...]

Guide to Local Police Auctions

Due to their ability both to provide customer convenience and to expose almost unlimited numbers of items to a large audience, online auctions are becoming increasingly used for the disposal of property by the Police. However local police auctions are also popular, and for functioning items such as automobiles and motorcycles, and even more for [...]

Online Police Auctions

Police auctions provide an outlet whereby various goods which are or have become the property of the Government are sold off to the Public. The origin of the goods is varied, which impacts on their condition and also the care which needs to be taken in bidding for them and ultimately purchasing them. However the [...]

Looking to Buy a Motorcycle? Try a Police Motorcycle Auction.

When the government has seized property from tax invaders or other criminals, they have access to a huge amount of household items. Whenever the criminal has used an item for illegal activities or has used that illegally gained money to purchase items, these are allowed to be confiscated. This could mean an entire household full [...]

Finding Police Impound Auctions

When the police confiscate property a majority of these items need to be sold as quickly as possible to prevent any extra use of storage. Storage tends to cost the government money and therefore it is more beneficial for them to sell these items at dirt cheap amounts below the market rate to still come [...]

Know Your Value at Police Bike Auctions

Bicycles can be found at police bike auctions online, but it is always good to get a first hand experience on the item in question when you can. At a police bike auction, you can find some amazing deals for below market value. Depending on the state you live in, these auctions are typically held [...]

Attending Free Police Auctions

Police auctions are necessary to many government agencies. Depending on which law enforcement group you go to, the proceeds can go back into the agency or go directly to charity. Typically this money is used to further any small project that the government agency is doing and put back into catching more criminals. All these [...]