[avamerican]

Anyone have any experience buying a car through a government auction for seized property? We have some of those occasionally where I live and I've always wondered about the type of vehicles that get auctioned off there, how it works and if people walk away with good deals.

[Dodge Doll]

While really good deals CAN be had, you need to 'know your stuff' before participating: everything is sold "as is, where is", and if there's something wrong with the vehicle, you're on the hook (pun intended) to address it yourself: you've no recourse.

Having said that, seeing an 09 Cadillac SUV up for grabs to the tune of 17K is enough to make you want to date a mechanic.

[avamerican]

Dodge Doll, have you attended any of these auctions yourself and/or bid/purchased a vehicle? If so, do you have any advice--like things to do or learn before going? I'm interested in buying a new vehicle this way but am very leary of getting burned, so I'm looking for some insider advice.