Instead of going through the hassle of sitting in a car dealership to get the best deal on your dream car, an alternative to the traditional dealership act of wheeling and dealing is to visit auto salvage auctions.
Auto salvage auctions have automobiles and parts for sale. These places get their vehicles and parts from auto dealerships, insurance companies or private owners that wish to sell their used vehicles. When auto dealerships need to unload an inventory of unwanted used vehicles, they will contact an wrecked auto dealer to see if there is any interest in purchasing the vehicles. Since the damaged automobile dealer has inventory of different vehicles, the dealer will hold an auction to sell these vehicles. Insurance companies use damaged car auctions to sell vehicles or parts if these items were damaged by accidents, thefts, mechanical or electrical problems. Private owners will contact a specialist in crashed car to see if there is an interest in purchasing a vehicle or parts to sell at an auction.
To find an auction, you can search on the internet or pick up a copy of an car magazine that lists vehicles or parts for sale. Once you have found an auction, there are a few tips to follow before you decide to buy a salvaged vehicle. Find out if there is a salvage title on the vehicle. A salvage title certifies that the vehicle has been repaired according to state standards. Check state standards before you go to the auction to see if there has been compliance in repairing the vehicle. Check two suspicious places that are normally flagged on damaged cars: bodywork and airbag restoration. You need to be aware of damages to the frame and body of the vehicle. Ask for certification of bodywork repairs that have done by a reputable automobile body repair shop. Also, make sure the airbag has been replaced. Most places will not upgrade the mechanism for the airbag system especially if the vehicle was in accident where the airbag deployed. The last thing to consider is the value of buying a salvaged car. Sometimes, purchasing an older or salvaged vehicle can be costly in a few years after you have had the vehicle. Make sure you know how it will cost you to maintain this vehicle before you put the money down on this type of investment.
