[header] How to buy police impounded cars [title] Look for auctions held in less popular or crowded areas. [step] Like any auction, the more crowded it is, the more competition you may have. A big crowd could drive the bidding prices up or cause you to lose out on a bid for a vehicle. 
Look for auctions that are situated in less populated areas or tend to fly under the radar. [substeps] You can search for police auctions in certain areas online.