By: Arthur Cooper
Submitted: 2010-09-13 15:19:12 | Word Count: 664
Used Cars with Salvage Titles: Buying at Auction Via a Broker
Used cars with salvage titles may now be bought at auction without having to be in possession of a license. In the past, only licensed traders could take part in an online auto auction but now you can bid through an authorized broker and also take advantage of a number of services provided by Copart’s appointed brokers AutoBidmaster.
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Used cars with salvage titles are usually insurance write offs. Many of these vehicles are collision damaged, this is true, however, quite a few are undamaged and are at auction as a result of being repossessed or retired from fleet service. Rep’s cars and ex rentals tend to have a higher mileage but if you are looking for something recent, a repossessed vehicle might be what you are looking for – with a low mileage and fully loaded!
To bid at auction you simply have to register with an online broker and from that point you will be expertly guided through the auction process. There is an upfront fee to pay of course, along with a refundable deposit. After that you can browse the listings of used cars with salvage titles to find the car you are looking for. You will be amazed at the selection of cars on offer and even more amazed at the screen prices.
How do I get the car home?
Don’t worry, the broker is expert at shipping from the auction site, both nationally and internationally, and he can also arrange for the car to be inspected and test driven prior to bidding. Payment is made through a secure payment gateway and the car may be delivered to a residence or business premises in just a few days for inland transportation. For international destinations, a glance at the broker’s website can supply all the information required. Used cars with salvage titles are shipped with carrier’s cover insurance totalling US$100,000 per vehicle, so this method of buying really is safe and secure. Buyers may also track their shipment if they wish, via the My Account section of the broker’s website.
Anyone with a tight budget and a desire to make their money go as far as possible might purchase used cars with salvage titles to save on their motoring costs. Families obliged to own more than one vehicle often have a company car parked on the driveway but require something for shopping and school runs. This is exactly the kind of problem that may be helped by buying used cars with salvage titles. Nobody need spend a fortune on buying a second or even third family car when you can purchase salvage cars via online auto auctions and with the assistance of expert brokers.
As always, make stringent checks before giving personal details to a third party online and check the credentials of any broker before making payment at auction. Check via Copart’s official websites that your broker has been properly authorized and is qualified to provide clients with a bidding account.
