Cars
Buying at an auction
You can pick up a bargain at an auction, but auctions are probably the riskiest way of buying a used car. Make sure you know what you're looking for, what you can afford, and how the auction works before you commit to making a bid.
What you need to know
Car auctions can be good if you're looking for a bargain, but you need to know what you are doing. You might wish to go as a spectator first and see what happens.
If you don't know much about cars, take someone with you who does. Decide the maximum you can afford and stick to it. The entry form attached to the windscreen will give you an idea of the car's history.
Your usual legal rights may not apply if the seller issues a disclaimer, such as the term “sold as seen”, which excludes all or some of those rights. Read the auctioneer's conditions of business carefully to check whether this is the case.
