Government Auto Auctions: Drive Away With a Steal of a Deal
Mt Holly, NJ (ContentDesk) January 9, 2006 -- On October 26, 2005 in Del Rio, Texas a government seized 2000 Mitsubishi Galant was sold at a government auto auction for $900. A 2001 Ford E-350 van was sold at a government auto auction for $1,800 on October 8, 2005 in Laredo, TX. A bidder at a government auto auction in Nogales, Arizona picked up a 2005 Chevy Astro with less than 21,000 miles for $4,000 on November 10, 2005.Any member of the public who is a licensed driver and at least 18 years of age is eligible to bid at government auto auctions. Registration is FREE. Government seized and surplus autos and other vehicles are sold by internet auctions, live auctions, sealed bid auctions, negotiated price, fixed price and drop-by sales.
Here are some auction tips:1. Find a Government Auto Auction Near You - Government auto auctions are held all over the U.S. and Canada. Information about the auction locations, dates, times, and participation instructions can be found at http://FedAutoAuction.com.2. Register to Bid - It is advised that you register to bid at the auction location prior to the auction.3.
Inspect Your Vehicles - Attend auction previews. Previews are your chance to inspect the cars and other vehicles.4. Review the Auto Auction Catalog - The auction house will distribute a catalog of available vehicles on the day of the Auction and preceding Inspection Day5. Calculate Your Target Price - You may want to calculate the anticipated price for your vehicle through the use of readily available pricing guides such as NADA or Kelly Blue Book Used Car Guides. 6.
Determine Your Method of Payment - Accepted forms of payment may include cash, credit card (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover), cashier's check.7. Attend the Mock Auction - The auction house may conduct a brief mock auction prior to the actual sale. If you are new to used vehicle auctions, attend this mock auction to familiarize yourself with the process.Many states and federal government agencies sell surplus and seized cars, trucks, and SUVs at government auto auctions. Each year approximately 300 government auto auctions are conducted throughout the United States and Puerto Rico to auction property seized as a result of violations of federal law enforced by the Department of the Treasury. Under authority of the Internal Revenue Code, automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, and boats that have been seized or acquired for nonpayment of internal revenue taxes are sold at public auction.The U.S.
Government General Services Administration will auction approximately 35,000 surplus cars and trucks this coming year. GSA Fleet auctions surplus cars, trucks and other vehicles with low mileage and only one previous owner. The public can acquire well maintained Federal government vehicles at significant savings. These vehicles have been well maintained. Vehicles are carefully detailed before auction and come loaded with most options consumers typically prefer.The U.S.
Marshals Service offers cars and other vehicles for auction to the public which have been seized by federal law enforcement agencies. More than 14,000 items of seized cars and property are sold annually with gross sales of $200 million. Revenues are used for law enforcement activities and for restitution to victims of fraud.Government auto auctions are quite different from traditional used car sales. If you know how to bid to buy, you could drive away with a steal of a deal. For more information on government auto auctions visit http://www.GovernmentAuctionSite.com.
Classic Restorations Introduces Fast Track Classic Car Restoration
Stony Point, NY (ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) March 7, 2006 -- Classic Restoration Enterprises is now offering a new classic car restoration package called Fast Track, which places an emphasis on timeliness and, of course, quality.
We have had many requests for a faster avenue for restorations in the past year or two, says Melvin Benzaquen, President of Classic Restoration Enterprises, a company that specializes in classic car restoration. With the popularity of the TV shows such as Overhaulin where a car is restored in a week, people now want their cars restored quickly. We have introduced Fast Track for the customer that wants his car restored in a short time frame. We will take a project in and restore it in an agreed...
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LUXURIOUS CARS AT DIRT-CHEAP PRICES
Fellow investor,It's true. The Government allows you to legally buy casual, or luxurious automotives at unbelievably low prices.You can own any car you can imagine like BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Audi as long it is seized by the Government.A Very Representative Case of Seized Vehicles...Here's a typical paradigm... A drug dealer is driving his luxurious BMW on the Highway, having his car loaded with marijuana.The Police with some effort arrests the dealer and the Government seizes his 'property'. What happens next?The vehicle, a BMW in this case, is yanked for the Auctions -- it is available to the public for a measly tag!Why am I really practically giving out this information? Because when you'll get your 'almost free' car, you'll remember good ol' George from http://www.bmwmaniac.com and kindly reciprocate by shopping for parts and accessories!EVERY DAY, TENTHS OF CARS ARE 'UP-FOR-GRABS' VIA GOVERNMENT AUCTIONS!For further information on the Auctions, ask for details at your local Police...
LUXURIOUS CARS AT DIRT-CHEAP PRICES
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Improving Your Gas Mileage
The gas mileage of a vehicle is very important. After all, it is the main basis of seeing just how far a vehicle could go on a gallon of the very precious gas. Everybody would like to have longer miles on a gallon of gas for this commodity has become very expensive nowadays that wasting it would be just like throwing away good and hard-earned money.
To lend a hand to people who own cars and who drive cars, automobile experts have come up with tips and tricks that would give your vehicle the capacity to use gas wisely and to tread longer distances. However, these experts beware that in some cases, some tips could best if coupled up with other tips.
Using all of the tips could achieve good results compared to using only a selected few.
Reduce speed while driving is one of the most common ways to keep up your gas mileage. However, driving slowly could become a hindrance to other drivers. To avoid this kind of situation, try looking for other...
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