| Looking for a used vehicle but is having second | | | | government imposes a strict regulation as to how |
| thoughts about its condition? Then go for a brand | | | | long a vehicle must be kept before it is considered |
| new one. | | | | retired from service. Once it reached that period, it |
| If your budget is not enough, stop dreaming of a | | | | must be disposed of by means of a public auction. |
| brand new ride there. Instead, check out US | | | | Aside from government vehicles, there are other |
| government auctions where you can buy really cheap | | | | vehicles that they sell at auctions such as seized |
| used vehicles. | | | | vehicles that are involved in tax evasion prosecutions |
| Hector Milla Editor of the "Best Government | | | | and are used in transporting illegal drugs. During the |
| Auctions" website -- -- pointed out; | | | | court proceedings, these vehicles are kept by the |
| | | | | government. Once proceedings are done, they |
| "…Several branches of the US government hold | | | | dispose them through auctions. You could be very |
| auctions not just once but two or more times a year | | | | lucky if you are able buy one of these vehicles. |
| to dispose surplus fleet vehicles, which include those | | | | Why? Because seized vehicles, like the ones from |
| that have been seized from some reasons and those | | | | drug dealers, are still in very good condition. |
| that have retired from service. If you are in the | | | | Sometimes, they are even just a few months old |
| lookout of a used vehicle that is sold at a lower price, | | | | when seized by the government. |
| then you have to get regular updates about the | | | | "…Buying a cheap used car that is still in very good |
| auctions near your area…" | | | | condition can really be hard if you don't know exactly |
| Now, you might ask, "How come the US government | | | | where to begin your search. Now that you know |
| sells these used vehicles at very low prices in spite of | | | | that in US government auctions you can find cheap |
| their good condition?" Almost every year, the | | | | but still in good condition vehicles, you have to be |
| government buys a new set of vehicles to make | | | | updated about the auctions happening in your place |
| sure that their different branches or agencies have | | | | soon. Prior to the auction proper, you can always |
| well-functioning rides to complete daily transactions. | | | | check the vehicles for major problems. Or better yet, |
| Just imagine if only one vehicle is used for at least | | | | bring someone along who is really good in cars to |
| five to ten years. This will sure wear out after some | | | | help you examine the vehicles for sale…" added H. |
| time, thus its regular breakdowns may disrupt | | | | Milla. |
| important government transactions. To avoid this, | | | | |