New York City Department of Finance Vehicle Auctions
Auction Details
Auction Type
Live public auctions of seized or abandoned vehicles.
Auction Format
In-person live bidding.
Auction Schedule
Various dates and locations; upcoming auctions include August 6, 2025, in Queens.
Buyer Fee Details
Purchasers must pay in full with cash immediately after the sale; sales tax is waived if a resale certificate is presented.
Extended Notes
Vehicle keys are not available; purchasers may need to tow the vehicles from the yard.
Policies
・All vehicles are sold 'as is'; no warranties are provided.
・Purchasers are not responsible for outstanding parking tickets issued to the former owner.
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Payment Methods
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・Cash only; credit cards and partial payments are not accepted.
Pickup Rules
Vehicles must be removed from the tow yard by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the auction; failure to do so incurs a storage fee of $20 per day; vehicles not picked up within 96 hours after 5:00 p.m. of the auction date will be considered abandoned and removed.
Seller Fees
Not specified
Storage Holding Fees
$20 per day if the vehicle is not removed by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the auction; if not picked up within 96 hours after 5:00 p.m. of the auction date, it will be considered abandoned and will be removed.
Who can Register
Open to the public; bidders must be at least 18 years old.
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