1. Get there early. By arriving at the auction early, you will have the upper hand when it comes bidding time. You'll have had plenty of time to inspect each and every car that catches your eye, in addition to knowing which cars everybody else is interested in buying. Remember that the cars that get the most attention will usually cost the most. So, you can save a huge amount of money by bidding on the car that nobody else seemed to notice. It could be something as small as the color that kept most people away, which can always be taken care of.

2. Bring a Kelly's Blue Book. Would you go to a car dealership without knowing how much a car is actually worth? The same goes for police seized car auctions. You always want to know the value of the car before you bid so you don't let your emotions get the best of you. Bidding wars are common and often result in paying more than the car is really worth.

3. Be choosy. Just like bidding on cars that are not that popular, you also want to go to auctions that everybody doesn't know about. Not only will you get lower prices, they also tend to have better cars. You can find exclusive car auctions near you by joining a car auction listing service. They charge you a membership fee to keep the site up and the listings exclusive, but it's well worth the money.

So, when attending your next police seized car auction just remember to arrive early to an auction that isn't publicly advertised with your Kelly Blue Book in hand and you'll be well on your way to saving a couple extra bucks. It also doesn't hurt to bring a friend along to drive you there and keep you company. Good luck!