| Simply put, an auto auction is selling a vehicle to the | | | | Company cars are also available at an auto auction. |
| highest bidder. Cars are the most common vehicles | | | | As rental companies or car dealers need to update |
| sold by an auto auction. If you are looking for a | | | | their inventory they will unload the cars at an auto |
| great deal on a car, you can find them at an auto | | | | auction. Because you can not test drive a car at an |
| auction. | | | | auto auction until the sale is complete you may want |
| You may even be able to drive a nicer car than you | | | | to bring along a mechanic or someone with |
| would normally be able to afford. Here are a few | | | | mechanical knowledge of cars to help you inspect |
| ideas to keep in mind when going to an auto auction. | | | | them before you bid. Cars being sold by a dealer are |
| You will usually find that the cars at an auto auction | | | | legally required to reveal problems or defects, but |
| comes from rental companies or are repossessed. | | | | that is not always going to be 100% accurate. |