Most people associate used auto dealers with traditional local car dealership stores where you can simply walk in and look at the cheap used cars they offer and eventually purchase one. In this article I will use a little broader definition; all sources of used cars that you can purchase, whether they are online or traditional.

In this article we will take a closer look at the three - probably best - sources of decent cheap used cars such as

- Government and Police car auctions
- Vehicle brokers
- Cars purchased directly from owner.

Government and Police Car Auctions

Many people with automotive knowledge claim that this is probably the place where you will get the highest value for your money. If this is a fact that people make bargains every day at auctions; in many cases they pay far less than the vehicle' s trade-in value.

These cars are coming from banks, government and the police. The Bank repossess cars that people cannot pay for. The government and police are auctioning seized cars. It's not difficult at all to find these auctions. You'll find them online as well as at locations all over the country. So go online or read newspapers and auto magazines and you will find them.

Some of these cars are old, with a high mileage and need repair. But an increasing number of public auction vehicles are late models with a low-mileage or even brand new cars. Due to the financial crises we can expect that the supply of such vehicles will increase even more in the near future, so be prepared negotiate a real bargain if you can.

Car Brokers

Car brokers are actually used auto dealers that buy the cars they sell primarily at dealer-only auctions. Brokers have much lower costs than traditional dealerships so their mark up is pretty low and in many cases very near the actual trade in value. Traditional dealerships cannot compete at this price level.

The biggest benefit using brokers is that it is so easy for the buyer; the broker does all the legwork.

Cars Sold By Owner

It is a matter of fact that people can't sell their cars at the same prices as dealers therefore they have to settle for less. That's good for the car buyers, especially those who have some negotiation abilities. There are two main sources you can search to find cars for sale by owner;

- Online; Go to AutoTrader.com, Cars.com and similar websites
- Offline; check out your local newspaper classified section.

Because of the financial crises many car owner have to sell their cars as soon as possible and you can take advantage of this fact when you negotiate the price.

No matter which used auto dealers you trade with, always

- get the CarFax or AutoCheck History Report of the car
- have the car mechanically inspected before you purchase.

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