Insurance auctions can be a great way to buy used vehicles at prices well below market value. Whether you are buying the car for parts or to repair it and use it, you can usually find a good deal at an insurance auction. Salvage yards, where the auctions are typically held, don't always hold auctions specifically for insurance-owned vehicles, so you may have to search the available inventory to determine which vehicles you are interested in. Georgia has many salvage yards from which to choose.
Choose a salvage yard in your area of Georgia. A comprehensive list of yards throughout the state can be found at the CarBuying.us website. Some yards hold virtual sales and do not require you to be present in order to bid.
Contact the yard you choose to determine how to register for the auctions. Some yards, like Copart, have websites with detailed registration information. The registration process may be different depending on the yard you choose.
Register for the auctions by paying the registration fee, if applicable, and providing the yard the information it requires.
Browse the electronic database of vehicles for sale, if one is provided.
Bid on the vehicle you desire electronically or, if not available, by going in person to the yard at the time of the auction.
Pay for your vehicle once you have the winning bid. Payment options will vary by yard.
