Trucks are expensive, but purchasing pre-owned Chevrolet trucks is a great way to get a Chevy truck for less. Many times Chevy trucks are used for government programs and when these trucks reach a certain mileage or age, they're auctioned off through government auctions. This can be a great way to get a pre-owned Chevy truck.
You'll find the smaller pre-owned S-10, the heavy duty ¾ ton Chevy truck, and you'll also find 4×4 trucks that are pre-owned and in great shape if you don't mind a vehicle that has a little use on it. Chevy trucks have been known to last for 100's of thousands of miles so you shouldn't let the high mileage of some of these vehicles bother you. Also, you'll find that most government auctions detail the condition of the truck very thoroughly.
They will let you know the shape of the interior, the exterior and what they know of the mechanical ability. Of course, purchasing at an auction does mean you're purchasing as is.
As is means that the vehicle auctioneers and auction makes no guarantees. You may, however, find that some of the auctions will hire a separate mechanical evaluation so that you may have a guarantee from an independent mechanic. Just make sure you read all of the auction paperwork that you will receive when you sign up for an auction bidding number.
There is no doubt that even a pre-owned Chevy truck can be expensive. But if you want to save money and possibly pick up a truck for under blue book value look into the many different government auctions and get a truck that has all it's maintenance records as well as details on the condition of the truck.
Most of the time you'll find descriptions such as dirty seats, floors are dirty, scratches on the bumper and hood or something such as this. You'll often be offered the opportunity to examine pictures of the defects and some even have videos of the vehicle running. This way, you'll have a pretty good idea of what you're bidding on and not have to worry about surprises.
You will have to sign up for the auction and get a bidding number or auction registration number. You may also have to prove that you can pay for the vehicle in case you are the highest bidder and usually a credit card will do.
Remember, you will have a certain amount of time to pay for your Chevy truck and then a certain amount of time to remove the truck from the premises. Be sure to look into shipping or hauling your truck if it's a long ways away. Of course, if it's in running condition you can drive it home too.
Government auctions are going on all the time, so look for one in your state in order to purchase a good pre-owned Chevy truck that is quite possibly well under blue book value and yet in great condition and has been cared for on a regular basis .