Auto Auctions?

**Beemerboy** · 06-18-2008, 09:59 AM

Last night while watching TV they had a special on auto actions, that caught my eye.

I had a look at the web site that they listed and it seems like an as is thing cash on the barrel..This place only requires valid driver license , 16 years old and have a minimal amount of cash on hand or credit card.

Anywho anyone here been to any of these?

I think it would be cool just to show up and see what they have and how it works.

The inventory shows some decent rides!

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**Eliot Ness** · 06-18-2008, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by Beemerboy

............I think it would be cool just to show up and see what they have and how it works.

The inventory shows some decent rides!

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Oh, these are Abandoned and Unclaimed Vehicles that have been towed in.

Those cars are something you`d almost have to see in person to evaluate the appearance, and I`m not sure how you`d check out the mechanical condition. Wouldn`t it be safe to assume that these Abandoned and Unclaimed Vehicles are not going to have keys?

I guess the potential to find something decent could be there, but with them all sold "as is", then the potential for a blown engine or tranny is also there. But hey, admission is free and it might be something that you`d enjoy going to. I do think there will be dealers and "backyard dealers" there trying to scoop up anything they can easily flip.

The total fees (~ $240.00 towing fee, $50 a day storage fee, other misc fees, and if there are 5 or more outstanding, deliquent citations (in the penalty stage) they must be paid in full, including any late penalties) could add up quick enough that a person on limited income would not be able to get their car back.

**Beemerboy** · 06-18-2008, 11:00 AM

From what I had seen on the TV these are impounds from parking tickets, illegal parking, etc...some abandoned...and such..as for how much you can see of the car before the sale I don`t know...if I can get the time one Wednesday AM was thinking about headed down to see how it works.

**Eliot Ness** · 06-18-2008, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by Beemerboy

.......if I can get the time one Wednesday AM was thinking about headed down to see how it works.

I`d be curious about how well you`re able to check out the cars and if they have keys...... I can`t imagine they would if they`ve been towed in. I guess if you bought one you`d either have to tow it off or with your new title and VIN get keys made for it?