be tempted to cut out the car dealer and sell the car yourself. If you also wish to avoid the hard work entailed in selling your car to a private buyer, you could opt for selling it at a car auction. The benefits of this option are:

* Many car auction houses handle paperwork for you, and most reputable auction houses also guarantee clear title on the vehicle.

* Car auctions can provide exposure before the sale. Some larger auction companies have websites where prospective buyers can view your vehicle and others print catalogues featuring all the cars that are being auctioned on a given day.

* There are no special requirements concerning the condition of the car being sold, and the only documentation needed is the title.

* You are not obliged to enter into direct contact with the buyer who also cannot come back to you with any complaints once he or she has bough your cart. Almost all car auction sales have an "As Is" policy; the sale is final unless the title turns out to be fraudulent.

* Finally, if you elect to sell your used car at auction, you will set the reserve price and if it is not met, you will have lost nothing but the entry fee (the listing fee in the case of online car auctions). Of course, you cannot realistically expect to sell your car at auction for the same price as at a car dealership. Car auction companies will usually not accept unrealistically high reserve prices.

Selling a car at auction is not for everyone, but it is increasingly becoming a viable alternative for private car vendors. Remember though that it is important (for sellers and buyers) to do some research before deciding on the car auction company to use.

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