Month: October 2013

Salvage Automobile Auctions, Best Source To Buy Branded Bikes At Dirt Prices

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OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERABike enthusiasts who love to go for rides but are on a budget to purchase their favorite brand can take part in Motorcycle auctions in the USA. An online auto auction is the best source to find motorcycles of different brands, including Harley Davidson, BMW, Kawasaki and Honda to name a few. Most of the vehicles on auction have minor mechanical damage and can be repaired easily. Available at a fraction of the market price, salvage motorcycles for sale are worth buying. Be it a cruiser, a sport bike, a standard motorcycle, or a sport touring motorcycle, there are thousands of options for bidders. The auction companies offer round-the-clock access to a wide variety of vehicles.

What aspects should be considered for a favourable bidding experience?

Before bidding on a vehicle, the following should be considered for a favourable deal:

  • The Source of Damage: How the motorcycle got damaged; if the damage occurred due to natural calamity or collision.
  • The Amount of Damage: Analysis of the amount of damage is essential to get an idea of the expense to be incurred during repair. Bidders can avail inspection services offered by auto auction companies before entering the bid amount.
  • Auction Location: After a salvage vehicle is won, a bidder has to arrange for the delivery of the vehicle. So, bidding on vehicles at a nearby location is most profitable. Furthermore, the distance between the auction location and the bidder’s house determines the shipping charge.
  • Vehicle History: Bidders can refer to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to know more about the history of a bike.

During online auctions, people get to experience the thrill and excitement of bidding. The moment a bidder selects a vehicle, excitement develops. The process of bidding, from selecting the vehicle to winning a vehicle can be exciting. The ticking of the clock, the countdown and the joy of winning a vehicle after competing against thousands of bidders, online and offline is unparalleled. Auto auction companies offer many vehicles that have minimal damage. Wrecked bikes for sale are available at throwaway prices. Bike enthusiasts can register on an auto auction companies’ site and bid on vehicles; a dealer’s license is not required to bid on salvage vehicles.