Auction Details
Auction Format
Both
Auction Type
Online public auctions of unclaimed vehicles via PropertyRoom.com; separate no‑title scrap sales for vehicles sold as scrap per city/state law. CSPD states unclaimed vehicle auctions are conducted monthly (public online title auctions) as well as no‑title scrap sales.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
No fixed on-site auction schedule. Unclaimed vehicles are auctioned after the legally required holding period. The CSPD impound site shows each vehicle’s auction date in real time. Sales are conducted online via PropertyRoom.com, which runs auctions continuously with listings added daily and varying durations.
Auction Delivery Available
No
Auction Delivery Details
PropertyRoom.com does not provide shipping for vehicles/heavy equipment and offers no shipping/export assistance. Buyer is responsible for transportation and any storage/gate/title fees assessed at pickup.
Buyer Fee Details
Not specified for auction purchases. Note: For impounded vehicles prior to auction, daily storage excludes weekends, City holidays, and days the impound is closed; no storage fees during facility closures.
Seller Fees
Not specified
Storage Holding Fees
Impound Fee: $46.75; Storage Fee: $30.00 per day (storage accrues each impound day, excluding weekends, City holidays, and any day the impound is closed); Tow Charge: $200.00/hour minimum (based on GVWR; PUC rates apply, billable in 1/4 hour increments after first hour). No storage fees are assessed during impound facility closures.
Who can Register
Public online registration on PropertyRoom.com; free to register. Valid payment method required to bid; bidders must be 18+ and able to form a binding contract. In rare cases, a refundable bid deposit may be required (stated on specific auctions).
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
For impound fee payments (releasing an impounded vehicle to the owner): Visa or MasterCard credit cards and cash accepted; personal checks not accepted. For auction purchases on PropertyRoom.com (vehicles/heavy equipment): Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover) or PayPal for totals up to $4,999.99; wire transfer required for $5,000.00 and above; payment due within 72 hours.
Bidding Methods
Online only via PropertyRoom.com (proxy bidding supported; Auto Bid Extend prevents last-second sniping). No in-person bidding at the impound lot.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
CSPD does not conduct live on‑site auctions; all public vehicle sales are routed to PropertyRoom.com. The Operations Support Bureau notes monthly public online title auctions and separate no‑title scrap sales. Bidding is online‑only; there is no CSPD buyer or transporter mobile app, no virtual queue, and no gate pass/PIN system published. For auction purchases, PropertyRoom’s general rules apply: buyer’s premium when stated; payment within 72 hours; pickup at listed location; appointments may be required; third‑party pickup allowed with notarized authorization. For on‑site tow‑outs at CSPD, towing must be by a PUC‑licensed tow company and check‑in must occur by 4:00 PM. Always consult the individual PropertyRoom listing and your payment confirmation email for specific pickup instructions and any storage/handling fees at the pickup site.
Pickup Rules
For owners reclaiming impounded vehicles (not auction buyers): To drive out, bring valid registration, insurance (digital accepted), and driver’s license; to tow out, bring valid registration or title and valid ID; towing must be by a PUC‑licensed tow truck; tow truck must be in the lobby by 4:00 PM for same‑day tow; no personal property removals after 3:30 PM. For auction buyers on PropertyRoom.com: After payment verification, you’ll receive pickup location/contact; appointments may be required depending on listing; vehicles are sold AS‑IS/WHERE‑IS and must be picked up at the listed location; buyer arranges transport and is responsible for any storage or facility fees as stated.
Policies
Impound payment methods for owners: Accepts Visa/MasterCard and cash; personal checks not accepted.; Right to a Post‑Tow hearing: File written request in person at Colorado Springs Municipal Court (224 E. Kiowa St., Room 108) within 10 days to dispute legality/fees (not applicable to evidence tows).; On‑lot restrictions: No mechanical work (no tire changes, battery replacement, adding/removing fluids); if vehicle won’t start or roll, it must be towed.; Personal property retrieval cutoff is 3:30 PM; tow truck operator must be in lobby by 4:00 PM for same‑day tow‑out.; Unclaimed vehicles are auctioned online via PropertyRoom.com or sold as scrap; once offered for auction, the vehicle is no longer subject to claim.; CSPD pilot program: Some non‑evidentiary tows may be stored at a contracted tow company lot; always verify vehicle location on the CSPD impound site before attempting pickup.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Auction buyer may send a towing/freight service or other designee with a notarized statement or Power of Attorney authorizing release; designee must present ID. CSPD requires PUC‑licensed tow trucks for tow‑outs.
Third Party Process
Buyer coordinates transport directly with the pickup location/seller (not through PropertyRoom). Provide notarized authorization including the item/VIN to the seller; transporter checks in during stated pickup hours and follows on‑site rules (e.g., tow truck in lobby by 4:00 PM at CSPD).
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Auction buyer must complete payment (within 72 hours) and bring government‑issued photo ID; follow the payment confirmation email for pickup address/any appointment instructions. At CSPD impound, towing requires a PUC‑licensed tow truck; for any drive‑out the buyer must comply with valid registration/insurance/license if applicable.
Self Pickup Process
1) Win auction and pay via PropertyRoom.com. 2) Receive payment confirmation email with pickup details and seller contact. 3) If the listing/confirmation requires an appointment, schedule with the seller/pickup location. 4) Arrive during business hours with ID (and documents as required by listing). 5) For CSPD impound tow‑out, ensure tow truck operator checks in by 4:00 PM; property removal after 3:30 PM is not allowed.
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