Police Cars
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 1 43 J COLLECTION TOYOTA HIACE 2009 MACAU POLICE CAR  US $25.15
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 7 Diecast Police Cars US $1.00
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 LOT 132 164 2010 Chevrolet Impala Pittsburgh Police Department Patrol Cars US $14.99
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 A police car tin toy from japan 50s Matmonim46 US $15.00
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 1921 German Shepherd Police Dog greet lady in car photo US $3.00
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 LARGE POLICE CAR MARDI GRAS BEAD COP COPS B509 US $4.95
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 Minichamps 124 Diecast Morris Minor Police Car MINT US $18.99
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 Vintage Collectible Mechanical Police Toy Car Rare And Retro Working US $25.00
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 118 AUTOart Nissan Skyline GTR R32 Police Car US $114.95
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 TOY Soft R C Cars Police Radio Control IMC US $30.77
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 Road Champs Augusta State Police Car US $8.00
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 ERTLE 1949 CLASSIC FORD HIWAY PATROL POLICE CAR MINT US $89.99
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 1987 Chaney Struggles yells Deputy shove him into police car Huge Press Photo US $13.88
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 Liberty City Police Car Custom GTX 164 US $15.99
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 Road Champs Minnesota Police Car US $8.00
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 2000 MATCHBOX 89 DARE CAMARO POLICE CAR US $3.55
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 4X4 SPARE WHEEL COVER STICKER VOLVO POLICE CAR FREE PP US $26.85
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 18 LED Amber Police Emergency Flashing Flash Strobe Light for Car Truck US $6.69
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 RARE Russian made in USSR POLICE GAI Diecast Car MODEL 143 MintOriginal Box US $24.50
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 PMM Dinky Toys Mini Clubman Police Car US $7.82
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 Dinky Toys Pontiac Parisienne Police Car diecast NOS US $37.50
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Police Car Auction Dos and Don'ts
Police car auctions can be a place to get a great car at a fair price or a place to get burnt. Lessen your chances of getting burnt by reading and following this general list of dos and don'ts when it comes to any police auction you may attend.
Do's
1. Bring a mechanic with you to inspect the engine, transmission, electrical system and to check for signs of being in a flood or fire.
2. Arrive early to beat the crowd and avoid distractions when viewing the cars.
3. Bring a Kelly's Blue Book with you so you don't end up paying more than the vehicle is actually worth.
4. Bring your driver's license to fill out the necessary paperwork and enough money to pay for the car if you are the winning bidder.
5. Bring a friend or family member to drive your car home if you end up buying one at the auction. Also bring them along to talk you out of a bidding war if you get too attached to a car so you don't wind up overbidding.
Don'ts
1. Bid on a car that you have not fully inspected. Just because it looks alright on the outside does not mean that it will be in driving condition once you've paid for it and are ready to drive it off the lot. Remember these cars are sold in as-is condition!
2. Arrive late. Then you will not have enough time to look at all of the vehicles throughly and might over look repairs that need to be taken care of.
3. Forget to register. You can't bid on any car without registering. Usually registration ends right before the auction begins.
4. Forget to make sure all of the vin numbers match on major parts of the car like the engine, dashboard, doors and trunk. Non-matching vin numbers are an indication of a stolen vehicle or one that has parts from another car due to repairs from a flood or fire.
5. Bid on any car without fully reading and understanding the rules of the auction. A bid is a legally binding contract that you are expected to honor.
As long as you follow these tips you're well on your way to having an enjoyable experience at the next police car auction you attend. The most important things to remember are: bring a mechanic with you, arrive early, make sure all of the vin numbers match and don't over bid!
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