In the past it was difficult for the average consumer to buy salvaged cars at auction, but that is no longer the case. It is no longer necessary to be in the automotive industry to buy salvaged cars, truck, or even boats. Anyone interested in investing in this type of vehicle can participate in the auctions these days.
Auctions to buy damaged cars can be found locally, as well as online. Either way, it simply takes filling out a form or two to become a registered bidder and participate in the sale. Inspections can usually be made in person at the auctions. Or an online bidder might rely upon photos of the salvaged vehicle and sometimes a mechanic’s assessment of the vehicle in place of a personal inspection.
Of course, it is somewhat riskier to buy wrecked cars than to buy the typical used car. But there is also a greater chance of making a really good purchase. In addition to the typical wrecked vehicles that make up the lot of auction vehicles, there are also many vehicles with only minor damage or even no damage at all. Weather incidents such as hail storms will often send an entire lot off a dealer’s lot and into the auction arena. Stolen vehicles too will end up as salvage auction cars when they are recovered after an insurance company has already settled a claim. These offer a terrific opportunity for average Joe to buy salvaged vehicles and save himself a lot of money.
While auto dismantlers are still the major purchasers of salvage vehicles, average Joe is increasingly there at the auction waiting to buy salvaged cars. Joe has recognized that he not only can save himself a lot of money on a car that is in reasonably good condition, he knows that with a bit of mechanical know-how, these vehicles offer him an opportunity to cash in on an opportunity that once was beyond his reach.