Are public auto auctions a good venue to purchase used cars?

I am considering using a public auto auction to purchase a late model used car. Are there any sites that are knowledgeable and give real information regarding purchasing from public auto auctions?Are public auto auctions a good venue to purchase used cars?
Hey Lee,



I would think if you use the precautions that should be used anytime you purchase a used car, that there would be no problem buying from a public auction. Other than checking out the car throughly, don't get caught up in the bidding and pay more than you should.



I will say though, I don't know how easy they are to find, though.



I did find two auction sites that have quite a bit of good information on them. It appears that they are both from the same outfit, as they have similar information. Nevertheless, they do get quite detailed. They are publicautoauctions.com and publicautoauctiononline.com.



Good luck on your search.Are public auto auctions a good venue to purchase used cars?
From what i know about auctions... I used to go with a guy who buys a lot of toys and cars at auctions



You never know what your going to get. It could be a great buy or it could be a POS its a risk

they get the thing to run for a couple of days to get it sold you have to be careful good luck

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