How to Buy a Used Car at a Georgia Auto Auction

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Auto Auctions in Georgia are a FUN and EXCITING way to save money on a used car or truck!

Weekly Public Auction Times (Up to 400+ cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans at each location. Prices range from $500 – $30,000 for preowned cars and trucks brought to the auction by Georgia used car dealers.):

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Buying a low priced used car at a public auto auction in Georgia is safe, easy – and best all – it’s fun!

You are welcome to bring an auto mechanic with you to inspect the conditions of the cars at most locations. Be sure to contact the auction first to arrange the best time to see the cars. Hundreds of new and used car dealer trade-ins, bank repos auctioned weekly. New vehicles arrive daily.

Georgia Auto Auctions provide a very safe and enjoyable opportunity to save hundreds to thousands of dollars buying your next vehicle. Bid online from anywhere in the country and ship a car to you.

Other sources for cheap used cars, such as Craigslist, can be much more time consuming and even dangerous. At a public car auction, you can inspect hundreds of vehicles in one day and cherry pick the one you want the most. When contacting private sellers on the internet, you can waste a lot of time running around and looking at only a single vehicle at a time. Also, as anyone who follows the news knows, Craigslist meetings often result in theft or other violent crimes.

Attending the used car auction does not require any sort of upfront commitment. If you do not see a car, truck, or SUV that you like, you may come back another time since auction inventory is constantly being refreshed with new bank repos, title pawns, and police impound cars sold to the public in Atlanta.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Public Auto Auction Process:

If I want to buy a used car at the public auto auction, what should I bring to the car lot?

All you need is a current driver’s license and either cash or credit/debit card for payment.

Will I need to provide proof of auto insurance to the auction when I buy a car?

You are required by the state of Georgia to have insurance on any vehicle you purchase, but it is up to you and is not verified by the auto auction.

Are they flood damaged or salvage vehicles? How come there are so many used cars sold for such a low price to the public?

Georgia Auto Auctions do not sell any flood damaged vehicles. This is a common myth about public auto auctions. Most auction cars are ran through Autocheck to verify that they have clean titles and do not have any salvage history. Auction cars are cheaper than CarMAX or Craigslist because they sell in high volume and most cars sold at auctions are sold at “wholesale” value which is much less than retail and private owner value. You can save thousands by cutting out the middle man and purchasing your car straight from an auction.

How do I view your inventory online? How do I find out the prices of cars?

Click here to view used cars and trucks up for auction. If you see a car you are interested in, contact the auction with the run number from the car listing(Example: A1 or A2) and they will give you more information.

Do the cars have a fixed priced or do they sell for what they bring in the auction?

Most auction cars in Georgia will have a set “reserve” price. Much like on eBay Motors, this is the minimum that the seller will take for the vehicle. However, most reserve prices are flexible and negotiable. So if the reserve is more than you are willing to pay, you are welcome to make an offer and we will negotiate on your behalf with the seller.

Do you need a license to buy a car from an auction in Georgia?

Only if it is a Dealer Auto Auction in Georgia. Most car auctions in Georgia also offer sales that are open to the public and allow bidding without a dealer license.

Be sure to visit the Car Auction Buying & Selling Tips Site for advice and guides about buying at an auto auction in the United States.

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