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Advise on car auctions

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  • 06-04-2005 1:29pm
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    lilulila
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    I am looking for advice for a friend of mine who is considering going to a garda run car auction in New Ross Co Wexford. Aparently these auctions are ran every thursday and they are cars that the gardai have ceased and are selling them on. Just wondering has anyone ever been to one of these types of auctions and would the cars be any good? I take it they would be roadworthy if the gardai are selling them on. Any feedback on this would be greatfully appreciated :)


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    alias no.9
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    Any car sold at auction is sold as seen and may not be roadworthy. It is possible to pick up a real bargain, but you have to have a good eye. Bear in mind that you cannot test drive a car but if you talk nice to the auction staff, they might just give you the keys and allow you to start it up to see how it runs, check the interior etc. It's not a place for an ammeture to go to buy on their first visit. At the very least visit a few times to see how the whole thing works before buying and whatever you do, work out the max price you're prepared to pay for a particular car and don't go over it.


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    lilulila
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    Thanks a mill we are bringing a friend with us who is fairly mechanical to suss the cars out but have decided to go a couple of time first to test the water. Im fairly sceptical about it to be honest but my friend reckons he would get a decent car for much less than you would pay in a dealership. Is he just dreaming?


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    dahamsta
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    lilulila wrote:
    I take it they would be roadworthy if the gardai are selling them on.
    No experience, but I sincerely doubt that's the case. Most auctions have items sold "as is", and I would expect the same to apply to Garda auctions as they just want to shift these motors as quickly as possible.

    adam


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    jhegarty
    Registered Users Posts: 6,440 ✭✭✭jhegarty


    lilulila wrote:
    Thanks a mill we are bringing a friend with us who is fairly mechanical to suss the cars out but have decided to go a couple of time first to test the water. Im fairly sceptical about it to be honest but my friend reckons he would get a decent car for much less than you would pay in a dealership. Is he just dreaming?


    it will be cheaper , but no warranty or come back...


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    Eoin
    Registered Users Posts: 21,256 ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    lilulila wrote:
    Thanks a mill we are bringing a friend with us who is fairly mechanical to suss the cars out but have decided to go a couple of time first to test the water. Im fairly sceptical about it to be honest but my friend reckons he would get a decent car for much less than you would pay in a dealership. Is he just dreaming?

    Check out Car Buyers Guide and the buy and sell for private sales then - this way you can avoid a dealer, and still get the car tested properly by an independent mechanic, or someone you know who is able to have a good look.

    What kind of car / budget do you have in mind?


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