Buying a car at auction is inherently risky. Beyond the potential for bidding wars and the as-is nature of sales, the real ...

A flashlight and a code scanner can go a long way. Scan the car’s VIN using a service like Carfax or AutoCheck to look for ...

It’s the oddities like a vintage Oldsmobile, celebrity car or a family heirloom or two that make an auction unpredictable.

Bidding on a car at a car auction should be fun, exciting, and even exhilarating. It's better to be calm and wait for the next opportunity to buy a car than get caught up in the moment and overpay.

There is no question that, over the last few years, the ranks of the independent auctions in the National Auto Auction Association are shrinking. We have obs ...

For decades, developer Larry Klairmont kept his collection of 300 cars in a warehouse. Now, the cars and other auto-related ...

A regular consumer can buy a car at a used-car auction in theory, though the reality can be complicated.

From starting out on the grounds of DeKalb High School to being purchased by eBay in 1999, the Auburn Auction and the ...

Jody Potter Who knew there would be a Corvair to bid on? Auctioneer Drexel Johnson, far right, worked the microphone. Psst. I've got a secret. You might find a good deal at a public auto auction ...