Released on = February 6, 2006, 3:16 pm

Press Release Author = Alameda County Auction

Industry = Automotive

Press Release Summary = While finding a reliable used car at an auto auction might
seem like a pipe dream to some, educated consumers who use a few best practices and
some good old fashioned common sense usually drive away with a genuine bargain.

Press Release Body = (Dublin, CA) February 2, 2006 -While finding a reliable used
car at an auto auction might seem like a pipe dream to some, educated consumers who
use a few best practices and some good old fashioned common sense usually drive away
with a genuine bargain.

"Finding a reliable used car at auction isn\'t rocket science, "said Alameda County
Auction CEO Adel Saadeh. "It\'s the same as buying a used car anywhere else-except at
a much better price."

For more than 12 years, Saadeh has operated one of the most successful car auction
houses on the West coast, and at this point has dozens of repeat customers that come
to him first when they want a reliable used car. "I\'ve gotten to know a lot of good
people through my business," he said. "People that bought their first car here liked
the savings and kept coming back."

According to Saadeh, first-time auction goers can benefit from a few simple tips
that will help them feel better about their purchases, including:

· Know where the auctioned vehicles come from. Alameda County Auction vehicles come
from lease returns, bank repossessions and a few trade in. "The more vehicles that
come from more traditional channels, the better, " Saadeh noted.
· Check leading consumer publications and resale value books to educate yourself
about reliability records and values of any particular make and model you\'re
interested in.
· Make sure the car auction house does a basic safety check and state emissions
test, where applicable, on cars they offer.
· Attend any preview days offered. That will give you a chance to check out any
vehicles you\'re interested in at your own pace and before the heat of bidding
begins.
· Check to see if the car auction house offers an extended warranty. Alameda County
Auction not only offers an extended warranty on vehicles sold, but also on-the-spot
financing.
· Use your best judgment. If a vehicle is out of your price range to begin with,
don\'t get caught up in the excitement and end up with a car you can\'t afford.

In the end, it\'s possible to find a great car for a great value at any auto auction,
provided you plan ahead and know your product.

Alameda County Auction has two preview opportunities coming up for their next auto
auction scheduled for 9:00 AM Saturday, February 4: Friday, February 3, 2006 from
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Saturday, February 4, 2006 7:30 AM to 8:59 AM. Potential
buyers can scrutinize available vehicles before the used car auction and make note
of particular models they\'re interested in.

For more information on Alameda County Auctions, and for directions to the event,
interested parties should go to or contact Alameda County
Auction at (925) 829-5999.

Alameda County Auction is a privately-owned company that specializes in offering
late-model domestic and imported used cars at below blue book value several times a
year at their Bay-area car auctions.


Web Site = http://www.acauction.com

Contact Details = Ollan Agtual