How do online Auctions work?

[Mashpotato]

Hey Folks i am in the process of purchasing a new vehicle, and was looking into something in my budget (2-4k) so as of today i have not found anything only junk.. well i was told by a friend of mines that he bought a vehicle in an online auction [link removed by admin] so im wondering if anyone has some insights on online auctions.

[trempus]

wouldn't it be easier to look for a used car site?
like craigslist
autotrader

[Thymeclock]

Hey Folks i am in the process of purchasing a new vehicle, and was looking into something in my budget (2-4k) so as of today i have not found anything only junk.. well i was told by a friend of mines that he bought a vehicle in an online auction ... so im wondering if anyone has some insights on online auctions.

I wouldn't buy any car without seeing it and inspecting it first. IMHO doing anything less would be inviting trouble.

[thehunterooo]

yeah as said before, craigslist if you have it or autotrader, ebay is not bad, but always look at the car first before you give anyone any money

[MetroMPG]

I have a feeling we were just spammed. Suspect the only reason this person registered was to post a link (I removed it) to that auto auction site.

Aside from that, I agree with the advice given.