Questions & Answers-Denver Impound Auction

Inspection: Sunday, March 26th - 1:55 PM

Description: Please find answers to various questions that have been forwarded regarding the Denver Impound Auction that we are hoping will be beneficial to bidders.

Please remember that any vehicles outlined as JUNK on the description can not be titled or driven legally on the road. Please do not bid on a JUNK designated purpose if you are seeking a vehicle to be titled and/or plated.

2D-Two door

4D-Four door

CV-Convertible

HB-Hatchback

MC-Motorcycle

PK-Pickup

PV-Passenger Van

SD-Sedan

SW-Stationwagon

UP-Utility Passenger Vehicle

VN-Van

ODO-odometer

ODO EXEMPT-When a car is sold in this scenario, the mileage is marked on the title as “exempt.” This is simply stating that the car has been around too long to reliably verify its mileage.Jul 5, 2014

The lots will end one minute per vehicle beginning with Lot 1.

In the event of a bid within the last few minutes of the expiration of the timeclock, the bidding will be extended to allow the bidders an opportunity of revisiting the Lot.  The bidding will close when all bids are exhausted.

For purchasers interested in a single car, please bid on only one vehicle.  In the event that there are multiple car purchases, the expectation is that the transaction will be finalized on all of them.  

Please note that Wednesday is the removal date and vehicles will be released by appointment.

A separate email will be sent to successful bidders after the invoice with a link to SignUp Genius to schedule an appointment. Please schedule (1) fifteen minute appointment per vehicle.

Three or more vehicle purchases-please schedule the removal time period available between 12-1PM.

Unless the word "Key" is stated after the VIN number on the line item description-the vehicle does NOT come with any key(s).  For the past online auctions, locksmiths have been available outside of the impound lot.  Please verify the cost of obtaining/programming keys prior to bid placement.

Please note that the word "Key" does not guarantee that the key will fit any/all areas of the vehicle.  Please assure that the key is obtained prior to the authorized agent relocating the vehicle.

To assure that the vehicles are removed from the lot within the designated time period, there is not an option for the vehicle to be driven off the lot.

Please bring the complete motor vehicle package provided by the City & County of Denver.

Also needed-proof of insurance, funds for taxes/plates etc along with emission sticker (if applicable).

Bidders are welcome to place the next dollar bid increment or to place a maximum bid.

IF THE BID IS CURRENTLY AT $600.00-

A single bid increment would total $610.00

If you are outbid at $610.00-another party has placed a higher dollar figure. 

If the system states that you are outbid when placing an auction bid-another bidder has placed a maximum dollar amount. 

If the preference is to purchase a vehicle to be driven-please do not bid on a vehicle which outlines junk. Sales tax will be charged on the transaction (unless other exempt).

On these vehicles, they can never be titled (i.e. bonded title etc).

At the present time, please note that all payment is due in full Monday or Tuesday before noon only.

Please review the additional listing below from the Home page for further information.

For multiple vehicle purchases, only one can be removed by trailer/tow dolly with electric winch.  The remaining need to be completed by tow truck.

Only one party is allowed on the lot for removal, per bidder.

Please assure that they have a copy of the paid invoice by either printed or accessible by mobile device. 

Please email us with any questions. 

There has been locksmith vendors located outside of the lot for the prior impound auctions available for successful purchasers during the removal time periods.

Various navigation services lead to the main entrance for vehicle retrieval.

The entrance for the impound yard faces North and is located on Brighton Boulevard.  For past auctions, caterers, locksmith and tow truck vendors have been located outside of the fence.

By placing a bid on a vehicle, the party is pledging a commitment to finlalize the purchase on the vehicle if they are the successful bidder. Please do not bid on numerous vehicles and then question if any vehicles can be removed from an invoice. All vehicles on an invoice will need to be paid in full. Thank you.