People have a love affair with automobiles. And they’re always in search of great deals. Kicking the tires and talking down the price, people really love getting the best price on a car. Places with impounded cars for sale have some great bargains. This is normally done via an auction. For those who know their stuff incredible cars are available at incredible prices.

Where do these cars come from for the auctions? Often the police impound cars that belong to criminals or that were used in committing a crime. For example its the law that drug dealers’ possessions are confiscated and sold. The city or state then has lots of cars, sometimes luxury cars, that they want to sell. Cars can also be taken for traffic tickets or even parking tickets. If the owner doesn’t pay to reclaim the car, it’s offered for sale.

Dealerships often sell or in turn auction off cars they purchase at auctions. Or auto auctions might buy them and then sell them in turn to the highest bidder. It really makes no difference. A smart buyer can get the car for a song when its up for auction. However, there are some things to consider. As the saying goes it’s “buyer beware.”

Cars bought at these places have no warranties. You buy the car that’s on the lot. The term “as is” covers it. It’s not illegal to utilize puffery. Puffery is making unspecific claims about the benefits of the car such as “ideal for the daily commute.” There are even some tricky words involved in puffery such as “clean” or “in great condition.” The law says these aren’t warranties even though they sound like it. However, on closer examination they really don’t mean too much other than “here’s a worm, grab the hook.”

Have some information when you visit an auction. Inspect the autos thoroughly. Bring a mechanic with you if possible. Don’t hesitate to test drive the car. Impounded cars for sale can be a bargain. But remember that if it seems too good to be true it usually is.