132 vehicles to be auctioned April 15
-- GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, April 2006

Approximately 132 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, April 15 at 10 a. m. at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus.

The vehicles include many cars, trucks and vans. Other items include motorcycles, lawn mowers and tractors. 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 April 10 through April 14. Vehicle engines may be started only on April 14 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 has raised more than $2.4 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 or call (614) 466-6570.