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Sydney Car Auctions

How and Where to Buy a Used Car

Sydney Car Auctions provides some tips about bidding for a car at a public sale and some locations in Sydney where you can see what happens and decide to place your offer.


Auctions are not for the faint-hearted so be prepared.

You may get your car cheaper at an auction, but there are some risks, as all happens very quickly.

However, if you like a challenge or two, you might actually find the process enjoyable.

Here are Some Tips

It's better to go to a couple of auctions just to watch and understand what happens, before taking the plunge and registering to participate.

You can inspect the cars in advance, but cannot test drive them.

Generally many cars don't have any warranty (which is bad) and don't have any financial encumbrance (which is good).

If you want a low mileage, newer, quality car go to a government car auction, where you can pick a vehicle used and maintained by a government agency. Such vehicles will have a good service history and some of them may still have factory warranty.

Make a note of all the cars you inspected and liked and then go for your bids.

Have a budget in mind.

Everything happens very quickly. Take care not to wave your hands around or nod too much, as this can signal your intention to buy.

At the speed at which the auctioneer talks and the cars roll in front of your eyes, it can be easy to miss the car you wanted or to over commit.

If the hammer has fallen and you are the last bidder, the car is yours.

There is no way back. Pay the money.

Sydney Car Auctions – Locations

If you decide to go to a car auction Sydney has a number of locations where you can view the range of vehicles on offer and participate to bidding.

Such public sales generally take place in Chullora, Guildford, Moorebank, Smithfield.

Search the internet to view the locations, days of the week and the time of the day when the auctions happen and the inspection time when you can go to see what is available.


More about Australian cars:

Used Cars Australia - where and how to buy them

Used Cars Sydney - registering your second hand car

Used Car Prices Australia

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