Government vehicle auctions
The government auctions thousands of motor vehicles each year. Some are government-owned and are in prime condition. Others the government seized and may need many repairs.
How to find government surplus or seized cars
Auctions may take place online, in person, or by mail-in bid. The federal agency that owns the vehicles may:
- Conduct the auction
- Contract with an auction company to conduct the sales
Government auction vehicles websites include:
- GSA fleet vehicle sales - auctions of government-owned vehicles that are in good condition and ready to drive
- GSA Auctions - vehicles and other types of government-owned excess property
- U.S. Marshals Service seized assets auctions - vehicles and other property seized by Department of Justice agencies and other federal agencies
- U.S. Treasury auctions - vehicles and other property forfeited by owners for tax evasion or other violations of Treasury law
LAST UPDATED: March 2, 2026
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