Impound Lot Automobile Auction

Next Scheduled Auction
Thursday, July 1, 2010   1:00PM
11:30 AM Inspection
@ 830 Barge Channel Road

POLICE LOTS
Impound Lot 830 Barge Channel Road, Saint Paul, MN 55107 (651) 292 - 6005	Snow Lot 1129 Cathlin Street, Saint Paul, MN 55108 (651) 603 - 6895

Auctions Rules

• The auction is open to the public.  You must be at least 18 years old to be on the auction grounds. NO CHILDREN - NO EXCEPTIONS.
• You must have a "bid card" to bid in the auction. One may be obtained by presenting a valid driver's license or state ID, and the payment of a $5.00 non-refundable fee.
• Only the buyer of this "bid card" can purchase a vehicle in their name. No "bid card" switching is allowed.
• All vehicles are sold as is -- NO WARRANTY.
• If you win the bid on a vehicle, you MUST pay for it. If you do not pay, you WILL be permanently banned from further auctions.
• VEHICLES PURCHASED MUST BE PAID FOR IN CASH OR CERTIFIED CHECK ONLY — PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY 4:00 P.M. THE DAY OF THE AUCTION ONLY.
• Any property still inside the vehicle MUST stay with the vehicle — NO LITTERING. You will be cited if found violating this ordinance. DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING OUT OF VEHICLES -THEFT IS A CRIME!
• A BILL OF SALE may be obtained to title your vehicle. The cost is $5.00 at the time of the purchase or $10.00 if purchased at a later time (or if the BILL OF SALE is lost). Bills of sale will be mailed to your address.  There is a $20 transit improvement vehicle excise tax on all vehicles sold in Ramsey County and registered for road use. 
• 21 DAY PERMITS will be issued (at no charge) until 4:00 p.m. the day of the auction only. You MUST show proof of insurance and a valid driver's license. No permits will be issued to out-of-state residents.
• All vehicles MUST be removed from the SPPD Impound Lot property by 8 P.M. the Sunday following the auction. Those vehicles not removed will revert back to the custody of the police department for disposition.
• If you abandon an auction vehicle in the city, violate laws or ordinances while at the impound lot, you will be banned from future auctions.

For information call 651-266-5757.