Any experience with Capital or Colonial auto auctions? (Upper Marlboro: buying, construction)

[Alanboy395]

I'm attending a Colonial auto auction this saturday in Upper Marlboro. Does anybody have an experience they would like to share about these auctions? How do they treat out of staye buyers?

[dtahsee]

Originally Posted by Alanboy395

I'm attending a Colonial auto auction this saturday in Upper Marlboro. Does anybody have an experience they would like to share about these auctions? How do they treat out of staye buyers?

Hey Alanboy395, so did you go to the colonial auto auction? How was your experience? I am planning to attend one myself and would like to know your experience there. Thanks

[Alanboy395]

Originally Posted by dtahsee

Hey Alanboy395, so did you go to the colonial auto auction? How was your experience? I am planning to attend one myself and would like to know your experience there. Thanks

nope didnt attend. but got a great deal on an 01 accord at landmark honda in alexandria. the auction cars i've been told need a little work, but it may still be worth the investment.

[familymatters]

Originally Posted by Alanboy395

nope didnt attend. but got a great deal on an 01 accord at landmark honda in alexandria. the auction cars i've been told need a little work, but it may still be worth the investment.

Be very careful purchasing cars in Virginia with an "As Is" warranty. In Maryland "AS IS" vehicles have a limited warranty (usually 90 days or 3k miles) which the seller most honor, virgnia dealers are not bound by this regulation.

Many people wonder why Virginia used cars cost less and the reason is because you have absolutely no recourse if you unknowingly purchase a lemon.

If the dealer sold the vehicle "AS IS". You are hosed. I don't care if you're still paying on the vehicle.
AS IS in VA means AS IS.

Buyer Beware

[Alanboy395]

Originally Posted by familymatters

Be very careful purchasing cars in Virginia with an "As Is" warranty. In Maryland "AS IS" vehicles have a limited warranty (usually 90 days or 3k miles) which the seller most honor, virgnia dealers are not bound by this regulation.

Many people wonder why Virginia used cars cost less and the reason is because you have absolutely no recourse if you unknowingly purchase a lemon.

If the dealer sold the vehicle "AS IS". You are hosed. I don't care if you're still paying on the vehicle.
AS IS in VA means AS IS.

Buyer Beware

i also purchased a 2 yr drivetrain/engine warranty on the car along with a limited warranty good at any honda dealer. got the inspection too.

[island_gal11]

Originally Posted by Beatsbyg

Just returned from today's auction in Upper Marlboro 11/22/08
didn't get what I went for but did end up with something.
This place of auction is a good bet it's very diverse you can get things like
a pallet of computers for $100.00 or construction equipment,
they have bank repo's county service vehicles witch are well kept
so you can do well there if you go.

Hello
Do you know the address of the auction in upper marlboro??? In need of a car ASAP and I refuse to go to a dealer.... Help..

Thanks in advance.....

[LadyMystique]

I'm not sure if your question was answered...

There are 2 auctions in Upper Marlboro:

The Pennsylvania Avenue Auto Auction. That one is located at 9011 Douwerhouse Road.

The Colonial Public Auto Auction is located at 13200 Old Marlboro Pike

Originally Posted by island_gal11

Hello
Do you know the address of the auction in upper marlboro??? In need of a car ASAP and I refuse to go to a dealer.... Help..

Thanks in advance.....

[jim_brown_wa]

I agree that buying or selling a car at an auction can be difficult or often leave you feeling "ripped off". I worked in the auto auction industry for many years, and have seen many people wind up in a bad deal. I started writing a book back in 1997, and have that information posted on my website at outbuying-not-outbidding.com. I don't want to violate any TOS by posting here, but the information there is free. I hope it helps!