Buying a car can be synonymous with necessity for many who are looking for more economical models, whether to commute to work or as a way to earn extra income.
And that's why more and more car auctions are becoming popular, as it is possible to find cars from big brands at more affordable prices, for example.
Therefore, in this article, we are going to talk a little about the State Department of Transit (Detran) car auctions in which vehicles that were seized in transit operations are auctioned and sold cheaper.
These events can be considered a good opportunity to buy a car at the most affordable prices on the market.
About the Detran car auction
O DMV car auction is an event organized by State Department of Transit in different regions of Brazil and its main objective is to auction cars at cheaper prices. The cars for sale come from seizures during police operations, such as in a traffic stop and may contain irregularities, fines or overdue documentation.
For this reason, every year the DMV organize these car auctions in partnership with auction companies, with the aim of passing these seized cars on to new owners.
In these types of auctions, buyers can also find old vehicles that are considered scrap, in which they can no longer circulate, but the parts can be reused for repairs, for example. Especially if the part is from major car brands where the repair can be expensive.
How does the Detran car auction work?
O DMV car auction it is usually advertised in various media, such as TV, radio and internet. You DMV car auctions, do not have an exact date, but can usually happen in the first months of the year or in the last months.
When the notice of DMV car auction being available, Buyers need to pre-register on the DMV your region and wait for the official announcement of the event date.
While waiting for the event date, interested buyers can request a visit to the DMV some days before. This can help verify make sure the car is in good condition and avoid future damage.
During the DMV car auction, the auction company will start the bids informing the minimum and maximum values, in addition to clarifying all the buyers' doubts and informing about the origin of the vehicle and its debts.
at the end of car auction, the buyer who buys the vehicle must contact the DMV and sign a term that proves the purchase. In addition, it is also important to clear all doubts about the fees to be paid, such as services from the auctioneer company.
Finally, when all documents are signed and the amount paid, the new owner has up to 30 days to remove the car from the DMV, since after this period a parking fee may be charged.
