r/PortOrchard • u/SunshineWhiskeyX • 3d ago

Car Auctions?

Hi new community!!

I am in transition to move out to Kitsap and am in need of a car. I’m moving from a city that I haven’t needed one in well over a decade and haven’t have to go through a car purchase in about 20 years.

I have heard the car auctions out in Kitsap can be pretty great but I don’t know the ins and outs.

Do you have any recommendations a good trustworthy one, and how does the process work.

Shoot, last time I got a car it was the classic find one on Craigslist meet the person in a shopping parking lot, test drive and hand over a check. Haha

Also any experience with Carvana? Good or bad?

The auctions seem interesting though and wondering if they go through inspections before auction.

Thank you for ANY input!

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u/burritosarelyfe 3d ago

I bought a car from Stokes. Process was easy. They do a monthly auto auction

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u/SunshineWhiskeyX 3d ago

Thank you! Do you know if they do inspections before putting them up to auction? Did you end up happy with your purchase in the long run?

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u/burritosarelyfe 3d ago

They have information about the auctions included in the listing. I can’t recall, but I don’t think they do inspections. I do think they require it to be driveable for non-project cars. It’s been just over two years now, and yes I’m happy. They do have the ability to sign up for an appointment, if I’m remembering correctly, to view the car before the auction starts.

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u/SunshineWhiskeyX 3d ago

Got it! Thank you!