Sergeants Towing Auto Auction
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Both
Auction Type
Public vehicle auction offering impound, police, and consignment vehicles; weekly frequency indicated.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Weekly public vehicle auctions. Auction listing posted by 6:00 PM on the Wednesday prior to the auction. Absentee (proxy) bids must be faxed by 9:00 AM on Thursday (auction day). Auction yard hours: Thursday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; Friday 9:30 AM–12:00 PM (for payment/pickup).
Auction Delivery Available
Not specified
Auction Delivery Details
N/A
Buyer Fee Details
No explicit “free storage” policy stated. Practically, vehicles may remain until 12:00 PM Friday without storage charges; a $50 late fee applies if picked up on Friday, and vehicles not picked up Friday are forfeited unless a $30 weekend parking permit is purchased (then allowed until Monday 12:00 PM).
Seller Fees
Not specified.
Storage Holding Fees
Late fee: $50.00 per vehicle if not picked up by 12:00 PM on the Friday following the auction. Vehicles left beyond allowed time are subject to impound under City of Portland Private Property Impound guidelines (buyer pays associated fees). Optional temporary parking permit: $30.00 to leave vehicle in the front lot for the weekend, expiring Monday at 12:00 PM; vehicles still on lot after expiration will be impounded.
Who can Register
Public auction (no dealer license stated). To bid, individuals must present valid photo ID at the office, sign up for a bidder number, and pay a $5.00 membership fee; bidders must be members in good standing and show bidder card and photo ID to enter auction area. Guests allowed but may not bid unless they register as a member. Absentee bidding allowed only for members with management permission and requires faxed proxy bid form, credit card authorization, and copy of photo ID by 9:00 AM Thursday; $100/card deposit per car applies.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: Cash; Visa; MasterCard. Card payments incur a 5% processing fee (applies to credit/debit). Immediate $100 cash deposit required from on-site winning bidders. Methods not mentioned: checks, cashier’s checks, ACH, wire transfers (not specified as accepted).
Bidding Methods
Both: In-person bidding at the yard; Absentee (proxy) bidding via fax using the Absentee Bid and Credit Card Authorization forms (must be received by 9:00 AM Thursday). No web/app bidding mentioned.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Navigation label on the site indicates “Public Vehicle Auction.” Auction listings are updated weekly and posted by Wednesday 6:00 PM prior to the auction; absentee/proxy bid and credit card authorization forms are provided on the Auction page. Absentee bids must include a copy of a photo ID and be faxed by 9:00 AM Thursday; $100 deposit per car is charged to card with a 5% processing fee, refundable (less 5%) if bid not successful by close of business auction day.
Pickup Rules
All vehicles must be paid in full and buyer must have Bill of Sale in hand before release. All vehicles must be paid for and removed by 4:00 PM on auction day or by 12:00 PM Friday. Buyers are advised to tow vehicles; driving off property is at buyer’s risk and only if vehicle is legal/roadworthy. No repairs allowed on property (yard or parking lot). Vehicles left without permission/permit beyond allowed time will be impounded at buyer’s expense.
Policies
All vehicles sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS; definitions provided for RUNS and DRIVES; no warranties.; Immediate $100 cash deposit required when you win a vehicle on-site.; No tampering/dismantling; no repairs allowed on property; violators may be removed and vehicles impounded.; Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult; no pets except licensed service animals; open-toed shoes not allowed in the auction facility.; Sergeants Towing not responsible for loss/damage to vehicles or contents in parking lot.; Vehicles must be titled with DMV before resale.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Not specified
Third Party Requirements
N/A
Third Party Process
N/A
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Valid photo ID; membership/bidder card; payment in full; Bill of Sale required for release; compliance with yard safety rules (no open-toed shoes).
Self Pickup Process
After winning, immediately provide $100 cash deposit; settle payment (cash or Visa/MasterCard with 5% card fee); obtain Bill of Sale; retrieve vehicle during yard hours; towing recommended; remove by deadlines (Thu by 4:00 PM or Fri by 12:00 PM) or purchase $30 temporary parking permit to leave through weekend until Monday 12:00 PM.
This page was last updated on September 1, 2025 and some details may have changed. Reach out directly to the auction with any questions.
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