Cheap Car Auctions

A lot of used car dealers will go to auctions held by the many different branches of the United States Government, and purchase surplus vehicles at amazing prices, sometimes almost new vehicles for just a couple of hundred dollars. Then they take them back to their lot, and sell the cars for blue book value, making hundreds, and even thousands per sale. Not a lot of people know that they do this, and another thing that not a lot of people know is that you can attend these same auctions that are held by the government, and purchase vehicles too. You do not need to be a car dealer, private citizens can buy any of the merchandise at these auctions just like the professional car dealers.

A lot of great cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles, recreational vehicles, vans, and many other types of vehicles are sold in these auctions. They come from the fleets of vehicles that the government maintains for its daily operations, vehicles seized as part of criminal prosecutions, and several other sources. All hit the auction block with a low starting bid, and are sold to the highest bidder on the spot. If there are not a lot of people interested in the car you are bidding on, you can sometimes get it for a price significantly less than what it is worth, and in a few cases, pennies on the dollar.

It is more the exception than the rule, but is does sometimes happen. A lot of the vehicles that go on the auction block are only a couple of years old, and in some cases are only months old. Some still carry the manufacturers warranty. Inspection of the vehicles prior to the auctions are allowed, so if you are looking for a safe and reliable car, auctions held by the United States Government may be just what you need to check out before you rush off to a used car lot.

My stubborn husband is a cheap jerk when it comes to automobiles! He is a good father, good husband, and very decent provider. But the only area he has a problem with is buying me used pieces of crap. We have an excellent marriage, and I couldn’t ask for a better partner in life. He “thinks” he is a decent mechanic. If he we’re a decent mechanic, then I wouldn’t have 8 barely running cars on our rented property. The only one in the family that has a decent car is my husband, because he drives 25 miles one way to work every day. Me and my husband have 3 children, and I have to take the oldest to therapy 4 days a week. My younger two are only a year old. Oh did I forget to mention that my husband is in the Navy?

Two days ago, the rear axle of my car fell off when I was driving down the road. Luckily, no one in the car was hurt. Yesterday, my husband put the axle back on and told me it was “ok to drive”.
I looked at him and said, “I’m not driving that POS anymore. This saturday you are staying here with the kids, and I’m buying myself a new car. I already know what I want.”
He said, “Why waste good money on a new car? I can get you another used one for $200-$300 at the auction.”
I said,” Your always buying used pieces of crap that break down within a matter of weeks. They are NOT safe. You are putting my life and the lives of our children at risk, because your trying to ‘save a buck’. Honey I love you, but your being a stubborn jerk about this. You are staying here with the kids, and I will not discuss this with you anymore. I’m driving all 8 of those cars to the dealership just around the corner, and I am buying myself a new car.”
He said, “You are NOT spending My money, on a new car!”
I said, ” You seem to forget that I earn 1/2 of our families income! I work full-time, take our son to therapy 4 days week, take care of the girls, the house, cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, paying bills. All you do is go to work, come home, and spend time with the kids. I do all of this without complaint. We’re talking about FAIRNESS here.Your NOT being fair to me! You have two choices here: I buy a car and be happy, or I’m taking the kids and back home with my mom. What is your choice?”
He said, “Fine buy a new car.” After that he wouldn’t talk to me.

I went to the bank this morning and took out $10,000 to buy a new vehicle. Then I drove all 8 cars to the dealership right around the corner. With all of the trade-in vehicles, incentives, cash back, discounts (military, college, owner loyalty) I got a brand new 2010 Nissan Versa for $5,300. I love my new car. It’s a 4 door sedan. Fully loaded, ESC, power windows, locks, breaks, cd am/fm radio. Did I just tell you all that I love my new car?

When I got home today, I noticed that the house was spotless, my son was in his room playing, the babies we’re napping, and most of all my husband apologized for being a cheap jerk. When I showed him how much I paid for the car, his jaw dropped to the floor. He said next time he buys another car, he’s taking me with him.