How to Buy a Great Used Car at Auction

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10 Tips for Buying a Car at Auction More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Chad Romine | permalink
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More and more people are turning to car auctions to find reliable rides for cheap. Unfortunately, your chances of landing a lemon are greater than ever. Avoid getting duped and learn how to bid with the pros by following these 10 auto-auction tips.
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For further reading: http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/a7185/10-tips-for-buying-a-car-at-auction-6390099/ ^[1]

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10 Things You Didn't Know About Buying Cars at Auction More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Hanne Fleischer | permalink
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All over the U.S., you can find car dealer auctions open to the public. That means buying cars at auction prices is an option for just about anyone, even if you don't have a dealer's license. If you're interested in buying cars at wholesale prices, take a look at our car auction guide to find out how to buy the car you want at auction, just like a dealer. Car dealer auctions are open only to those with a dealer license issued by the state. You can get your own dealer license if you wish, but the process can be long and difficult. Each state has its own set of requirements for car dealer licensing, usually with a set number of cars you must buy and sell each year to qualify.

For further reading: https://www.trustedchoice.com/insurance-articles/wheels-wings-motors/buying-a-car-at-auction/ ^[2]

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How to Buy a Car Like a Dealer More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Denise Dwelley | permalink
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Most people buy a car from a dealer, paying for a markup in return for various services. Dealers act as middlemen between the consumer and wholesale distributors. Many wholesale distributors sell vehicles in dealer-only auctions for prices...
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For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Buy-a-Car-Like-a-Dealer ^[3]

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Car Auctions - Autotrader More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Ashu Nanda | permalink
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AutoTrader.com - Your Car is Waiting. Visit AutoTrader.com to find listings and information on hundreds of thousands of used cars: location, pricing, expert reviews, insurance, safety & recall data, auto classifieds, Kelley Blue Book, warranties and loans--all in one easy-to-navigate site...
Tags: used cars, car, prices, automobiles, autos, vehicles, dealers, classified, finance, insurance
For further reading: http://www.autotrader.com/car-auctions.jsp ^[4]

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1. http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/a7185/10-tips-for-buying-a-car-at-auction-6390099/

2. https://www.trustedchoice.com/insurance-articles/wheels-wings-motors/buying-a-car-at-auction/

3. http://www.wikihow.com/Buy-a-Car-Like-a-Dealer

4. http://www.autotrader.com/car-auctions.jsp