Curbstoning is the process of buying salvage cars at auctions, fixing them up with spare parts found at salvage and junk yards, and then selling the cars to unsuspecting car buyers.
As a car buyer or seller attending car auctions, you should be aware of this.
I suspect many of these cars are resold at car auctions, so beware of signs that will show that a car has been heavily repaired or refinished.
Your best bet when buying a car at an auction is to request a CarFax report, and to take a licensed mechanic with you.
Although an inspection might not reveal hidden flaws, it will at least help prevent you from bidding on blatant lemons at car auctions.
When done right, there is plenty of money to be made by buying and selling cars at car auctions.
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