How to Find Government Listings for Repossessed Cars

Television and classifieds are filled with advertisements offering "$500 Government Cars" and other gimmicks. Most of these services are just that--gimmicks. However, the federal government does auction seized and repossessed vehicles, as well as other merchandise; fortunately, finding them doesn't cost you a penny. There's no need to pay a company for listings you can obtain for free.

Instructions

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Visit the official federal government website for seized and surplus property, "www.govsales.gov." There are hundreds of government auctions across the United States; the website is a portal for listings.

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Click on "Vehicles and Parts." Choose "Cars and SUVs" or "Trucks" to begin your search. You can also search for seized motorcycles, trailers and mobile homes.

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Choose the vehicle brand. Next to each manufacturer, you'll find the number of currently available vehicles. You can also choose "See all Categories" to display all the listings.

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Browse through the listings to find a vehicle you are interested in. The mileage, bid amount, condition and location are visible to the right. Click on the vehicle you want to know more about.

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View the pictures and description. View the sale's center contact information. Some government vehicles are sold through private auctions; don't be alarmed if you are redirected to a non-government site.

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Contact the agent assigned to the particular vehicle. Contact information is displayed under each listing. You can contact the agent to arrange an inspection, if desired; you can also make your bid online.

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Register, if you want to place your bid online. Click on "Register" on each vehicle's listing. If you're bidding on several vehicles, you'll need to register with each particular sales center.