A regular consumer can buy a car at a used-car auction in theory, though the reality can be complicated.

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Buying a used car at auction can save you a bundle. But there are risks, and you're going up against pros. Here's how to navigate the auction scene.

Buying a car at government auction used to guarantee a bargain, that's not true any more. "With the competition growing so fierce, some cars now go for more than retail," Lang says.

The best place to buy a used car depends on your priorities and needs. Options can include traditional dealerships, used-car websites and private sellers.

Prices for used cars and trucks are way up at wholesale, dealer-only auctions. That has dealers putting more effort into buying used cars direct from consumers.

Each week thousands of car dealers come to Detroit to buy used cars at auction.

If you're looking to pay the best price for a used car, the answer is almost always buying from a private seller.

Rental-car companies can’t get the new cars they need, so they have resorted to buying used vehicles at auction. This is uncharted territory for the likes of Hertz and Enterprise.