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We Answer Your Questions About Buying Used Police Cars

 


Where do your used police vehicles come from? We purchase the vehicles directly from city, county and state government agencies from Maine to California. The majority of our vehicles are from Texas.

Can I buy directly from these agencies also?  Certainly. We would recommend direct inspection of each vehicle as auction descriptions almost never give a complete picture of the vehicle. In most cases, you have to schedule an appointment and you are only permitted to start the vehicle.  No test drive is permitted. Please check below to see what we do prior to selling the vehicle. We try and take all the guesswork and uncertainty our of buying a used police interceptor.

Do you sell the used police vehicles to private individuals? Yes, once the car has been sold to a police agency and used as a police car and resold it is perfectly ok for an individual to purchase the car.

Do you de-tune the vehicle? No we do not de-tune the vehicles in any way, they are simply tuned up and are left the way Ford or Chevrolet produced them.

What kind of guarantee  or warranty do you give on the vehicle?  We guarantee the vehicle will be exactly as described. Any down payment or deposit will be refunded if we have misrepresented the vehicle in any way.

Do you deliver? Yes we deliver free of charge within a 200 mile radius of Dallas, TX. if you would like to fly in to pick up your recently purchased police vehicle, we will pick you up at DFW Airport free of charge.  We can also recommend  car transport companies which will deliver your vehicle to your door. Delivery varies in price depending on how far you are from Dallas, Texas.

What do we do to the cars? We recondition the vehicle inside and out, mechanically and cosmetically. We then drive the cars extensively to make sure they are in top shape.

 For more information call Toll Free: (800) 813-1315

 


What you do to the vehicle prior to sale? This is what sets us apart from other companies that buy at auction and immediately resell the vehicle. We have seen these vehicles being offered that have not even been vacuumed or washed!  Of course, the seller has NO IDEA  about the condition of the car!

  • Our first step  is to thoroughly clean the vehicle inside and out and visually inspect overall condition.
     

  • Our second step  is the mechanical/maintenance phase.  Our mechanics follow a detailed work order.

    The oil and oil filter are changed.

    The air cleaner is replaced.

    All fluid levels are checked.

    Serpentine belt is inspected and replaced if needed.

    Tires are inspected and replaced if needed.

    Tires are balanced.

    The interior is inspected.

    Brakes, shocks, springs, steering and exhaust system inspected.
     

  • Our third step is critical to preparing the car for sale. All cars receive an Official Texas Vehicle Inspection.  We then drive the vehicles on a daily basis until we are satisfied that they are in good condition.  There is no better way to determine the overall condition of the vehicle until we actually drive it!  We do not want you to have any surprises on your trip home.

What does it mean when you say the vehicle is refurbished?  Some of our vehicle descriptions include the designation "refurbished".  In addition to the three steps performed above, these used police vehicles also undergo these procedures.

  • Antifreeze in flushed and replaced.

  • Coil packs (Ford) and Optispark (Chevrolet) are tested and replaced if needed.

  • Brake rotors are turned and replaced if needed and all pads are replaced.

  • Transmission fluid and filter are replaced.

  • Rear end differential fluid is changed.

  • New carpet is installed (if applicable)

  • Any tears or rips in the seats and headliner are replaced or repaired.

  • Any trim that is broken or missing is replaced.

  • Tires are replaced if less than 80% treadwear remaining.

  • The exterior is inspected by our paint shop.

  • All holes are filled and dents are pulled. (optional)

  • The car is completely repainted original factory color. (optional)

     

 
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