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Jul 05th
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Cheap Car Search 

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7.2
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Overall rating
7.2
Features
7.0
Ease of Use
8.0
Ease of Setup
7.0
Quality
7.0
Overall Satisfaction
7.0
Detailed Ratings
Features: Cheap Car Search is a website set up to help its members find auction websites and locations in the United States. While its central focus is helping users find automobiles, the website also offers links to other auction websites that sell other products, including real estate and antiques.

The homepage of the website is well done and convincing. However, what is seemingly offered and what is actually sold are different. The website leads users to believe that they will have access to Cheap Car Searchs database of automobiles on the market. This is simply not the case. The members area, which is also well done, only offers external links to other auction websites, along with other contact information should the external auction not have a website.

The website claims to have auction sources in each and every state. When a search is done on the right-hand column either by entering a zip code or choosing a state, Cheap Car Search lists auction locations with website, address, a description of the website, and a phone number. They also list when specific auctions takes place, which is a redeeming quality.

Besides searching specific auctions according to state or zip code, the website does a nice job of separating its external links that connect to other auction websites. When possible, an icon is used and a logo from the corresponding website. Many of their links are connected to government auction, repo, and seized property sites, which can be accessed by doing a search using any online search engine without having to pay. These sites are repeated throughout each of the auction websites reviewed.

On the left-hand column, a user can search federal auctions, seized boats and property, USDA (farm) auctions, HUD auctions, surplus auctions, and foreclosed and unclaimed property auctions. The website only provides links to these other auction websites and does not actually allow you to search any database on the Cheap Car Search website or server.

Additionally, the website provides some other external resources, which are bonuses. These links will help you find financing for your auction needs, help you to price different products available, and help you determine the value of certain properties or automobiles. The website also offers three e-books to its users. These e-books were not created or published by Cheap Car Search, but were purchased from a third-party website for distribution. They are guides that mainly deal with eBay buying and auctioneering and do not help much in the way of automobile auctions.

Note: The members area is very similar to StateAuctions.org. The external link descriptions are the same, as are the icons used to separate categories. Cheap Car Search has had a copyright since 2004 while StateAuctions.org was copyrighted in 2006. After analyzing the age of the domains according to Internet records, Cheap Car Search was established in 2004, while StateAuctions.org was established in 2005.


Ease of Use: Cheap Car Search is easy to use. It is better than some of the other websites reviewed because a user does not have to visit another domain in order to search auctions. Everything is done on the Cheap Car Search website. Signing up is easy and straightforward. Once you have signed up, you will be sent an e-mail verification that will allow you to use your username and password to access the members area.

Content Quality: The quality of the website is good. The content is well organized and a live search of auctions according to State is easy to do. Unlike other websites, Cheap Car Search offers website information, along with a description of each location that it has in its database. While you cannot search specific types of cars or properties according to location, you will be given some valuable information that will help you when making plans to attend a live auction event.

The Good: The website is maintained and easy to navigate. The search by state or zip code is a nice feature that other websites do not offer, and the external links to other auction websites are easy to use and will help someone who is just starting out in the auction business.

The Bad: The only con of Cheap Car Search is that it does not offer any specific searches of actual items for sale or on auction. The homepage makes one believe that this will be the case, when it is not. Instead, the members area gives you the locations and the contact information where a user can visit, sign up, or contact the persons responsible. Also, a user can learn more about how the auction process works.

The Bottom Line: Cheap Car Search does offer more than other websites, but under-performs a couple others. The members area is easy to navigate and easy to use. Also, the auction search according to state is accurate and informative. Users will accomplish their goals if they pursue certain listings. Some listings of certain state auctions are detailed where a member should have no trouble finding an auction in their state. Additionally, visiting other auction websites to learn more about the process is quite valuable.

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Comparison Chart

Car Auction Sites Comparison Chart

 Gov-Auctions [-]Cheap Car Search [-]American Auto Bargains [-]Car-Auction [-]
Product ImageState AuctionsCheap Car SearchAmerican Auto BargainsState Auctions
Overall Rank1st3rd4th5th
Site LinkVisit State AuctionsVisit State AuctionsVisit American Auto BargainsVisit State Auctions
Review SummaryGov Auctions offers a well-organized member's area that gives both external auction site listings and listings in their own database. Their main focus is on automobiles and real estate, but other aution databases are being added continuously. For the price tag and for those just beginning the game of auction buying and selling, this site is a great start.CheapCar Search offers auctions available in the United States. The site focuses on automobiles, but offers some extras. The member's area is organized and is great for those looking for local auctions. Like other websites, it offers external links to other government auction websites. It does not offer cars or properties in its own database, as users are led to believe from the homepage.American Auto Bargains claims to offer a searchable database in their members' area. This is not the case. Instead, it offers links to external auction sites. These sites are loaded within the members' area Internet browser frame and is not actually a part of their own website. They do not sell the services that they claim.Car-Auction claims to offer a searchable database of unbelievable "secret" deals on cars and other seized property auctions. While they do offer external links to other auction websites, they do NOT deliver what is oringally claimed. Furthermore, their pricing structure is confusing.
Full Review
Editor Rating7.6/107.2/106/105.2/10
Detailed Ratings    
Features4/53.5/52.5/52/5
Ease of Use3.5/54/54/54/5
Content Quality4/53.5/52/52/5
Product Features    
Site displays BOTH: other action sites & their own listings
Site ONLY displays links to other auction sites
Government auction sites listed
Private auction sites listed
Offers international auctions
Offers auctions in the United States
External auction sites separrated by category
Gives external auction site description
Gives external site location
External site screenshots
Average number of external links to other auction sites per category4052217
Average number of REPEAT auction sites listed in various categories (>3 = bad)NA>2NA>7
BonusesFree acess to investigate services website with username and passwordE-books: Increase Auction Profits, eBay Secrets, eBay Making MoneyNANA
Automotive Auction Types    
Cars
Trucks
Vans
RV/Campers
Salvage Yard Auto Auctions
Boats
Motorcycles
Dirtbikes
ATVs
Buses
Aircraft
Paid to Drive (Delivery Purposes)
Paid to Drive (Advertising Purposes)
Other Auction Types    
Offers Other AuctionsYesYesNo Specific ListingsYes
Antiques
Tickets
Art
Busniess Real Estate
Home Real Estate
HUD Auctions (Fix & Sale)
USDA Farm Auctions
Electronics
Jewelry
Lost in Mail
Unclaimed Money & Property
Live Online Auctions Sources
User Options    
Members Area
Live Bidding on Auctions
Watching Auctions Option
Selling Items
Search Options
Search by Item Number
Search by VIN Number
Search by Location
Search with Postal Code
Search by Category
Search with Keywords
Search by Bidder
Advanced Search Options
Featured Items Listings
Wishlist
Item Summary
Account Information Area
Account Preferences Area
User Tool: Government Benefits
User Tool: Secure Financing Options
User Tool: Research Car Book Values
User Tool: Reaearch Hosue Values
Support    
Help Articles & News
Online Tutorials
Newsletter
Phone Support
Live Chat
E-mail Support
Member's Forum
User Support FAQs
PC Friendly: Windows XP
Mac Friendly
Site ImageState AuctionsCheap Car SearchAmerican Auto BargainsState Auctions
Site NamesGov-AuctionsCheap Car SearchAmerican Auto BargainsCar Auction
Editors Rating7.6/107.2/106/106/10
Site LinksVisit State AuctionsVisit State AuctionsVisit American Auto BargainsVisit State Auctions
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CheapCar Search.com offers auctions available in the United States. The site focuses on automobiles, but offers some extras. The member's area is organized and is great for those looking for local auctions. Like other websites, it offers external links to other government auction websites. It does not offer cars or properties in its own database, as users are led to believe from the homepage.

[DESCRIPTION FROM MANUFACTURERS WEB SITE]

Thousands of cars become government & bank property every day through various seizure and surplus laws. The constant exchange of vehicles and the enormous expense to store them, means amazing deals and guaranteed rock bottom prices for you! As Much as 80% - 90% OFF!

Seized Cars, Trucks, And SUV's
Full Database Access! All makes and models, cars, SUV's, trucks and more auctioned up to 90% off the retail value.

Seized Boats And Vessels
Buy the dream boat, jet ski, or other vessel you've always wanted for next to nothing! Get in on the big auctions, the world's largest boat and vessel liquidations.

Real Estate- Seized Property Listings From Police, IRS, Customs & DEA
Find and bid on siezed and foreclosed homes, land, personal property and more in your area!

Personal property items
Jewelry, furniture, office equipment, collectibles, antiques sports memorabilia and more.

Unclaimed money
Americans have some 15 billion dollars in unclaimed funds waiting for them to claim.

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