Pay attention to the auction’s lighting system . Green usually means a "sound" engine/transmission; yellow means "caution/disclosed issues"; and red means "as-is." 3. The On-Site Inspection
Unless the car is street-legal and insured, have a plan to tow or trailer it home.
Check the oil and coolant. Milky oil or oily coolant suggests a blown head gasket .
The adrenaline of a live auction is real. It is incredibly easy to get caught up in a bidding war and overpay.
A musty smell inside almost always means water damage or mold, which is a nightmare for electrical systems. 4. Set a "Hard" Ceiling
Pay attention to the auction’s lighting system . Green usually means a "sound" engine/transmission; yellow means "caution/disclosed issues"; and red means "as-is." 3. The On-Site Inspection
Unless the car is street-legal and insured, have a plan to tow or trailer it home.
Check the oil and coolant. Milky oil or oily coolant suggests a blown head gasket .
The adrenaline of a live auction is real. It is incredibly easy to get caught up in a bidding war and overpay.
A musty smell inside almost always means water damage or mold, which is a nightmare for electrical systems. 4. Set a "Hard" Ceiling