| Every so often finance companies take stock of all | | | | of the motor trade they are open to the public. there |
| of the vehicles they have had to repossess due to | | | | are a few websites that publish lists of the auctions |
| foreclosure and offer them for sale at auction. It is | | | | that are being held each week. (see the link at the |
| quite possible to get a quality motorhome for an | | | | end of this article) |
| extremely low price at one of these auctions. | | | | How are the auctions viewed? |
| Another similar type of auction is the police auction | | | | There are a few hours set aside before the bidding |
| where all of the vehicles on offer have been | | | | begins so you can look at and inspect any vehicle |
| confiscated as a result of court proceedings ruling | | | | you intend to bid on. Sometimes there is a whole day |
| that property be seized normally due to being | | | | allotted for viewing depending on the auction. |
| obtained through illegal earnings. | | | | Am I allowed to take the Motorhome for a test |
| With what frequency are the auctions held? | | | | drive? |
| There some areas where there is an auction every | | | | No you are not allowed to test drive any of the |
| week and in other areas the auctions are only held | | | | vehicles. You are allowed to start them up however |
| one every two months. You should normally not | | | | and do any other mechanical test you wish. It is for |
| have any trouble on finding one close to you at any | | | | this reason that you are advised to take a qualified |
| time of year. | | | | and experienced mechanic along with you. |
| Where can I find these auctions? | | | | Are there any commissions to pay? |
| It isn't easy to find the police auctions or seized | | | | There is an auctioneers fee at most of the auctions |
| auctions as they are hardly ever advertised. Though | | | | this varies but is usually between 5% and 10% |
| they are mostly attended by dealers and members | | | | payable by the buyer in the moment of purchase. |