Record number of vehicles to be auctioned Aug. 19
-- GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, August 2006

Approximately 303 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus.

The vehicles include many cars, trucks and vans. Other items include motorcycles, a snow plow and electric carts. To view the list of vehicles and their photos, click here.

The auction begins at 10 a.m.; gates open at 8 a.m. Vehicles may be inspected Aug. 14 through Aug. 18. Vehicle engines may be started only on Aug. 18 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.

A minimum payment of 25 percent may be made on the day of the auction with the balance due by 2 p.m. the following Monday. Deposits will be forfeited to the State of Ohio in the event of late payment. Successful bidders will be able to purchase 30-day temporary license tags at the auction for $10.50 in cash.

Surplus property auctions provide the general public an opportunity to purchase quality goods at reduced prices and enable the state to recoup a portion of its initial investment. The state raised more than $3.9 million during fiscal year 2006 from public auctions.

Public auctions are the last step in the state’s surplus program. State agencies declare property as surplus because it is damaged or at the end of its life cycle for government use. The property is then made available to other state agencies, state colleges and universities, tax-supported agencies, municipal corporations and other political subdivisions of the state, including public schools. Remaining property is sold at the public auctions.

For payment requirements, directions and other information about vehicle auctions, visit the State and Federal Surplus' vehicle auction site at www.ohio.gov/surplus or call (614) 466-2670 or (614) 466-5052.