You could get a car yourself at very low and modest price from a Government surplus car auction.  Most cars that are in government service would be in excellent condition, and some times brand new.  There is no need of  unnecessary worries.  Since they are owned by the government, these vehicles  come with the  government’s guarantee for quality and condition of the car.  

To get quality cars that have excellent features and functioning, go for government surplus auctions and purchase one at a modest rate.     

Get the opinion of a specialist/mechanic for bidding the lowest possible price. He would be in a much better position in estimating the price.

Get the vehicle thoroughly checked out for even minor faults.  If  you find any defects, keep it in mind,  since this lets you to make  the bidding amount even lower.  

Make sure to go through the car’s documents and other legal papers and consider the sale as complete only on getting the possession of related documents.  See to it that no legal  issues  are pending with the vehicle,  so that you won’t be dragged into unpleasant situations in future.    
 
Fix on the method of payment, either check or cash, and arrange for it accordingly.  There is another advantage here in government auction. At sometimes the payment is allowed through a flexible and low interest installment scheme, depending on the type of deal you got.
 
Since the vehicles sold here government owned ones they are special.  They would have special number plates also.  Get the license number changed in your favor and ownership transferred without  delay.  Get the service of  a  concerned person for making the process easy.

In order to get the maximum benefit out of a government car auction, be wise while making a bid,  examine the vehicle thoroughly, and get to know other related details in full.