Don't know if everyone knows that Goodwill does car auctions every month or not.
They usually sell pretty cheap.

this month it looks like they actually have some pretty decent cars for sale...

here's the little flyer thing they sent out for this month...

• We accept MasterCard, Visa, Debit Cards, & Cash.
• ***NEW***$100 non-refundable deposit is due from buyer when final purchase price is determined.
• Purchaser must have a valid driver license and proof of insurance to purchase a vehicle.
• If transferring a tag, please have this information available.
• We are a bonded dealer and will do the title paperwork for you.

Cars Available*:
1995 Cadillac DeVille-blue; 34,933 miles; new battery, new battery terminal, a/c works
1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo-silver; 61,807 miles; a/c needs repaired
1983 Ford Mustang-red; 89,080 miles; 5 speed, convertible, new battery
1995 Ford Mustang GT-blue; miles unverifiable; convertible top needs replaced, driver’s seat floor mount broken
1986 Ford F-150 XLT-blue; 95,157 miles; missing tailgate, a/c needs repaired
1996 Honda Civic EX-white; 91,058 miles; a/c works, headliner needs replaced
1998 Jaguar XJ8-white; 79,643 miles; a/c works, hood latch needs replaced
1985 Mercedes Benz 380 Series SL Roadster-burgundy; 135,827 miles; hard top convertible
1983 Nissan truck-white; 258,921 miles, new tires
1995 Saab 900 S-green; 85,525 miles; convertible, 5 speed, right head light needs repaired, no power steering-missing serpentine belt
1989 Toyota Camry DLX-silver; 193,994 miles; a/c needs repaired, new battery
1994 Chevrolet G Series Van (14’ box truck); 335,735 miles; diesel, small lift gate, new battery
1995 Mercury Sable-white; 103,943 miles; a/c works

 

Salvation army does them as well on the Last wensday of every month. they dont charge tax though.

 

Right, they don't charge tax, but they also don't register everything and all that on the spot.
It is my understanding that salvation army just signs the title over to you and that's it.

 

No, they do everything. Just like your getting it from a dealer. they just dont have to charge tax because the money from the cars is donated right back to the salvation army and used in thier rehab and other programs they offer to people for help.

Ill be checking both places now for a good deal. Whats is the buyer premium at the goodwill auctions?

 

Damn i didnt kno they did that thanks for the info guys aalso where does the salvation army hold there auctions???also have yall been 2 these auctions if so do the cars sale cheap enough 2 flip??or just cheao enough 2 say i got a gud deal....

 

they hold them at there locations. go online and check for those. I have bought cars from there before that were a good deal for me to keep them and drive them. Ive went there and got a few aswell that i was able to flip. But remember to keep the title fee and buyers premium in mind when thinkin gabout buying to flip becasue you HAVE to pay that. they will register it title only and not make you tag it which is nice if your going to sell it.

 

what do you mean buyer premium?

Goodwill charges a management fee..but it is only like 40 bucks...

and the tax that goodwill charges is the same tax that the DMV charges. It isn't anything extra. Its just the registration crap we all get nailed with.


Most of the goodwill cars end up getting sold to used car dealerships who clean them up and sell them off.
I bought a 97 corolla that needed an alternator tensioner for less than 500 bucks. fixed it. cleaned it. sold it for 1,500 bucks.

You can get good deals, especially if you can do the work to fix them yourselves.
The "mechanic special" cars they sell for the same amount they would get for them at the junkyard, which I think starts at 350 bucks.
It is worth paying attention to. You can get some pretty good deals on some pretty nice cars if you pay attention to it.