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Bidding at a seized car auction is easy. Bidding and actually winning a car at a very low price is another story. You may have heard it from a friend or overheard a conversation on the street where one was able to buy a car for $200. As Ridiculous sounding as it may be, but this is 100% true. The question now is: Can you own a car at this ridiculously low price? The answer is a resounding, "yes". But how?

Before I reveal some tips, there is one important thing you should be aware of: although not many people know about seized car auctions, these few (often, used car dealers) mean business. And when we say "business", it means they are willing to wage a bidding war with anyone who wants the car really bad. And sometimes, the price can go over your set budget. Therefore, the very first tip you should know and must remember always is: stick to your budget.

Set a budget and stick to it. This will allow you not to overspend. Most car auction experts will advice you do to this as well; so better have one before you go to an auction site. Do your research about the car you want to bid. This does not limit you to the time you are on the lot but also while there is still time to browse on some web pages or scan some magazine for detailed information about the car's actual market value (that is, if you can view the cars on the lot at least 1 day before the seized car auction date). Once you know the actual market value of your chosen vehicle, set your budget a little lower. This is because not all vehicles at a seized car auction are in perfect condition or at the least, in an understandable driving condition. Save something for future repair expenses.

Another important thing you should remember is, do not settle for 1 vehicle. Make a short list of the cars can possibly own. Not only it will give you more options and less frustrations when someone outbids you, it will also prevent you from going over your budget just to win something, which in this case, the only thing.

If you are participating on a seized car auction for the first time, you might be surprised how fast cars are bid and won. In a matter of minutes, the seized car auction is over and you will be left out with nothing to bid on. So, the best thing to do is to come early, inspect the cars, list down your chosen cars, and bid while maintaining your composure. I say this because most first timers tend to get carried away with the fast pace bidding and they often end up owning a car higher than their set budget or owning a car that is higher than its actual market value.

It is very advisable to bring someone with you. A friend who knows about cars is more than enough. This way, you can always ask for some objective advices about the cars you want to bid.

Finally make sure that you bring enough money on a seized car auction. This may appear very obvious but many still fail to do so. All transactions must be finished right after the auction. So make sure that your pocket can pay for the price of the car.

There you have it! Remember all these and you will surely drive home the car at the price you won't regret.

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