Low prices on a used car seem to be very popular now-a-days due to the financial crises and the economic conditions it has created.Since the crack in the market this autumn 2008, we have observed an increase in the number of people searching for cheap used cars, even as low as $500. What happens is, people simply lack money because of unemployment, lower wages or whatever reason but most of them have debt that has to be paid down.

Thus they are forced to get money fast and if they have a car, they sell it cheap to get the money as fast as possible. And other cash strapped people buy it very cheap. It goes without saying that vehicles at a price like this are not typically this year’s models but cars that you can be pretty sure are functioning properly.

Now I’m gonna show you three sources where you can get good cars dirt cheap.

Government Car Auctions

Government car auctions are probably the best places to look right now if you want cheap used cars. Although you might not see it the first time you enter an auction, you can be pretty sure it won’t take long time before you find a decent car for an amazingly low price.

Car Auction Web Sites

Auction web sites are very easy and convenient to access and you can find the lowest prices on a used car from your home. The most famous and biggest auction site on the net is eBay but there are also numerous of sites that have specialized in auctioning various items, for example car auction sites. The top auto auction sites are updated continuously with the newest offers.

Go to eBay and type ‘cars’ plus the amount you want to spend – let’s say $600 or less – in the eBay search bar and you will get a list of vehicles according to the specification in your search query. You can go to another auction site by entering ‘cars’ plus for example ‘for less than $600′ in a search engine.

Classified Ads

Penny Saver, Craigslist and other classifieds is another great source of dirt cheap automobiles. Online classifieds are great to start with because it’s simple and convenient and doesn’t cost you a nickel. As soon as you find a cheap used car that you want, contact the owner and make an offer. Await their answer. Buying dirt cheap vehicles from people in a desperate need for cash means you have to be on the alert. It’s not uncommon that the owner is removing certain parts from the vehicle that is difficult for the buyer to see, especially when it is purchased online. The best way to protect yourself against such frauds is to have a sales form containing all the appropriate terms of contract and signed by the seller and yourself.

Don’t forget the local newspaper and their classified section; you can find many cheap used cars there. As already mentioned you should get a contract or bill of sale printable form that both you and the seller sign. Follow the rules which are the same whether you purchase online or off line with the lowest prices on a used car there is.