Everyday government agencies all across the country seize cars in drug trafficking busts and various other types of illegal activities. These vehicles have to be stored. Typically the government have no use for the vehicles and with the cost of storing the vehicles they would much rather auction these cars off at a public car auction to keep the cost of storing them down to minimal amounts and/or eliminate the cost to store them altogether.

There is another reason the government agency want to rid themselves of hanging on the vehicles is because of there decrease in value as time goes by (as with all cars). It is commonly known that the value of a car decreases quickly with time, even if it is not being driven.

The best thing for us “the general public” is that the Government agencies have a more pressing need to get rid of these vehicles more than they have to make a profit. That is the perfect recipe for saving us the buyers tons of money. It is reported that at these government seize car auctions people win bidding on cars saving 30% to even 90% off the retail value. Wow, that is a big savings.

There are Government seized car auctions typically in or around major cities in every state. Usually you can find one available to attend every week, depending on where you live. Check your locate newspaper or see the site we recommend filled with updated data of all government seized auctions. The cars at these auctions are often in good used or newish condition and vary from all makes and models. There are also many value types; you could find cars that you can bid on and purchase starting at $500 and up.

Now don’t get me wrong, it is very unlikely you will go to your first auction find the car you want, bid on it and purchase it for a few hundred dollars. But with some work and a little patience you can find your dream car and walk away with the keys for a lot less than you would find at your local dealer. To educate yourself do a search on Google for car auction buying tips and tricks. Attend at least a couple of auctions and practice what you have learned before you actually start bidding on cars.

Now that you know government seized cars have to be auctioned off to the highest bidder is a recipe for saving you 30% – 80% less retail on the car of your dreams (if you are dreaming about one). The opportunities are great. There is a good chance you will find a great car for your enjoyment for a lot less or buy cars to resale for a profit. Either way you still have to do your homework, know where to find auctions in your area, how to inspect them and how to budget your bidding as to not pay too much. Research the subject through our site and attend a few auctions just for fun to Just to see how auctions work before you buy is probably the best advice. Good luck and have fun! P.S. Take a friend with you and enjoy it together that’s even better : )