Many people will tell you that to find used cars in Sacramento CA for cheap your best bet is to look at government seized or impounded vehicles in the area. These cars are often sold for major discounts depending on their condition and how long they have been on the lot. It is not uncommon to see vehicles at 10 or 20 percent of their market value. The problem is these auctions are often inaccessible to the average consumer and getting in requires a fee, and plenty of research.
In most cases it is much more convenient to search the local classifieds or Ebay auctions for the area and deal with a private party. You will usually pay a bit more than you might for a repossessed vehicle but you will save yourself a huge amount of hassle and can still find some really excellent deals on used cars.
Another major advantage to EBay Motors over government auctions is resources that Ebay offers to help you avoid buying a lemon. You can order Independent Inspections and get vehicle history reports right on the page. This is an important step in avoiding getting ripped off when buying a used car.
In addition to all the safety precautions you would normal take when buying a used car, you also benefit from Ebay’s built in seller feedback mechanism. If you look for sellers with feedback in the nineties and review any bad feedback you can usually avoid any really bad experiences. This alone is worth the extra money you may be able to save at the auctions.
My feeling is that overall private party auto auctions are a much better value in terms of convenience and safety then private auctions.
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