If you decide you want to go to a local auto auction to find a lot on a used car, the next step is to find out where these auctions are located. Below you will learn about five great resources that will help you find an auction in your area.
Local newspaper ads
Take the local newspaper and look for the classifieds section. Look under the heading "Auctions" to find ads for local auto auctions. You can even look in the "Automobile" section, as there may be advertisements at auction.
Bulletin board
Many auction companies print leaflets showing the location, date and time of the next auction and place them on bulletin boards at different companies. Leaflets may also indicate some of the cars that will be put up for auction on the day of sale. Write down the information that is on the flyer, as well as the contact number if you have any questions before the day of the auction.
Internet search engines
The Internet is a very useful tool when searching for local auto auctions. Go to your favorite search engine and enter “auto auctions” in the search field along with your city or city and enter. You will get several results, and you may have to skip them to find the information you are looking for. Check the date and year of the auction to make sure that it is current. Some websites do not update their listings on a regular basis, so you may find outdated listings.
Word of mouth
If you have friends, family members or acquaintances who buy their cars at auto auctions, ask them if they know about local auctions that appear. Many people who regularly go to auctions will know where they are. If you have an account on social networks, send your request there, and you can get several answers from other bidders.
Government auction
You can also visit the government auction website, which lists all auto auctions in each state. These sites collect lists for you, and it will save you a lot of time because you do not need to search for them yourself. There is a one-time fee for this information, but it's really worth it, especially if you are really serious about wanting to buy your cars at auto auction.
Using the five resources above, you can find legitimate public auto auctions in and around your region.
