As we mentioned in previous articles, every year the State Traffic Department (DETRAN) usually organize car and motorcycle auctions that were apprehended in transit operations.
These events, where vehicle sales are made, can be considered a good way to buy your dream car or even a motorcycle at the most affordable prices on the market. Therefore, today we are going to talk a little about how the DETRAN vehicle auction.
About the DETRAN Vehicle Auction
O DETRAN vehicle auction is an event organized by the traffic agency whose main objective is to auction cars and motorcycles for cheaper prices than in financing, for example. These vehicles for sale were usually seized from police operations, such as in a blitz, for containing irregularities, fines or overdue documentation.
For this reason, annually DMV performs vehicle auctions with the aim of passing on these seized cars and motorcycles to new owners so that they are regularized and can circulate normally.
In addition, in these types of auctions, buyers can also find vehicle auctions considered scrap, in which the cars and motorcycles for sale can no longer circulate, but their parts can be reused for repairs, for example.
How does the DETRAN Vehicle Auction work?
When the DETRAN vehicle auction is happening, it is necessary to pay attention to the media and announcements in order to register and be able to participate. You DETRAN vehicle auctions, usually happen in the first months of the year or even in the last. So it's good to always be aware of the news.
In the notice of DETRAN vehicle auction, Interested buyers must pre-register on the website of DMV. After that, just wait for the announcement of the official date on which the auctions will take place.
In addition, the buyer can visit the courtyard of the DMV a few days before the event to verify whether the chosen vehicle is in good condition. In this way, it is possible to avoid losses and the purchase of a vehicle that may cause future problems.
During the DETRAN vehicle auction, the auctioneer will start bidding by informing the minimum and maximum values. The buyer who manages to place the highest bids will be able to keep the car or motorcycle.
At the end of the auction, when bidding closes, the buyer who auctions off the vehicle must contact the DMV and sign a term that proves the purchase.
but onlyIs the DETRAN Vehicle Auction worth it?
O DETRAN vehicle auction it can be a good opportunity to find great offers on cars and motorcycles, especially for those who need a vehicle urgently.
However, whoever buys the vehicle will have to pay all the expenses to regularize the vehicle.
Therefore, it is recommended that the buyer save money to invest in bids and be able to regularize the vehicle. In addition, it is necessary to pay attention and find out about fees charged by the auctioneer that will hold the event, which can be approximately 30% of the bid amount.
