Everything You Need To Know About A Day At A Car Auction
It is very rare to find a car auction that is open to the public. However, despite it being a closed auction it will still be very packed by people who are just as excited as you are to get a good deal. Be warned! These other buyers will be pushy, get in your way, and try to steal your spot if you give them a chance to. Below are some helpful hints for your day at the car auction.
Many public auctions are an all-day event. To achieve the best deals you must be patient and bide your time, waiting for the best opportunity. Be sure to get there on time, and expect to stay late.
Due to the large quantity of vehicles for sale at a car auction, it may not do much good to arrive early to give them a once over. The auction house may provide you with a list of what is for sale, but it still may be difficult to remember every car that you are interested in. Even if you notate the ones you are interested in, there may be many other people trying to get the same car.
Arriving after the auction starts is a bad idea because there is so much to do to prepare. Once you arrive you will have to find a parking space, place the required deposit, obtain your bidder’s number, and find a spot at the front of the crowd so you can get a good look at the vehicles as they pass by.
Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather. If it is a cold day dress warmly; possibly doubling up your clothing in layers. The cars are often driven through a building where the auction is held, however this does little for insulation. The same rule is true for warm weather. If it is hot outside, it may be really hot inside the building.
While most auctions offer some sort of snack bar, don’t bet on it. Be sure to pack something to eat and plenty to drink. If you leave your, you will probably loose it.
It is also a wise idea to bring along a folding chair. Car auctions may last ten hours or more and it may be difficult to stand for that long. The two biggest downfalls to sitting at a car auction is that it will easily allow people to push their way in front of you and the auctioneer and their helper may not see your placing your bid. For this reason, it is a good idea to stand while you are bidding.
After you win the car of your choosing make your way to the line to pay and complete your paperwork. This line is often long and may take a couple of hours to get to the front. If the availability exists to pick up legal plates and have a second driver; you can drive your win home that day.
I hope these helpful hints for your day at the car auction will help you on your next venture. Following these tips will hopefully lead to a very happy auction experience.
