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    OPG Auctions

    Lien Sales Auction
    The 18 City of Los Angeles Official Police Garages (OPGs) hold Lien Sales Auctions. The auctions are open to the public. All vehicles are sold “AS IS, WHERE IS” and with all faults. Seller makes no warranty or refunds. Vehicles are sold in an open competitive bid auction. The highest bidder is the buyer. The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid or stop the sale of a vehicle. In the event of a dispute, the auctioneer’s decision will be final.

    • Preview inspection hours vary – check the individual OPG.
    • Must have a valid driver’s license or valid state identification card with date of birth.
    • Preview inspection of vehicles prior to sale day is not allowed.
    • No pets allowed (except guide dogs).
    • No sandals or open toe shoes allowed.
    • Forms of payment accepted vary. Please check with the individual OPG.
    • Purchased vehicle(s) must be paid for on day of sale.
    • Anyone taking property from vehicles will be subject to search and prosecuted.
    Source: http://www.opgla.com/Auctions

    Police Auction Cars

    The Montgomery County Department of Police – Vehicle Recovery Section hosts a monthly auction to sell abandoned/seized vehicles. The auctions are generally held on the fourth Saturday of each month.

    Auction Details

    Time:

    The gates open at 7:30 a.m. and the auction begins at 9:00 a.m. You must be admitted and registered before 9:00 a.m. to participate in the auction. The front gate for admittance closes promptly at 8:45 a.m. and remains closed through the auction. No one will be allowed to enter after 8:45 a.m. unless authorized by the Vehicle Recovery Section Officer-in-Charge (OIC).

    Location:
    305 Metropolitan Grove Road
    Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878

    Please note that there are no guarantees that all of the listed vehicles will be sold. All vehicles are subject to withdrawal from the sale up to and including at the time of the auction for any reason.

    Bidder Policy/Auction Rules:

    The VRS reserves the right to refuse any person admission to the monthly auction. Bidders will abide by the following rules. Failure to comply will result in admittance being denied and/or a bidder being removed/banned from the property for auction purposes.

    Parking:
    Attendees may only park in the VRS parking lot if disabled or approved by the OIC. Vehicles equipped to tow a vehicle may park on property in an area determined by VRS personnel. Those persons needing disability parking are further permitted to park in the area reserved for tow-equipped vehicles.

    Entry:

    • Persons 18 years and older and persons 16 17 years old accompanied by an adult legal guardian may enter and attend the auction.
    • All persons who enter must possess a valid pictured identification card. The identification card must be officially issued by any US or US State government and must possess a valid address. Passports are not an acceptable form of identification for neither entry nor payment purposes.
    • There is no entry fee.
    • All auction policies and rules for the auction must be adhered to by participants.
    • No entry to the auction will be allowed after 8:45 a.m., unless approved by the OIC. The auction starts at 9:00 a.m.
    • Umbrellas, backpacks, or other types of bags are not permitted. Wallet-size clutches no larger than 5″x7″, medical bags and parenting bags no larger than 14″x14″x6″ will be permitted and subject to security screening.
    • NO open toed shoes allowed, i.e. flip flops/sandals.
    • Persons who enter the auction and then leave the property cannot re-enter without a paid sales receipt.
    • Any person caught illegally removing any property from the area will be permanently banned and may be arrested for theft. This is a police facility, all applicable laws shall be enforced.

    Bidders:

    • Any behavior deemed to be a disruption or failure to follow the bidder rules will be cause for removal. The individual may also be banned from future auctions for a timeframe determined by the OIC.
    • Absolutely no cell phone use from opening announcements to the conclusion of the auction. If there is an emergency you must move out of earshot from the announcer prior to using a phone.
    • Bidder’s must be at least 18 years of age to participate in the auction and will possess a valid pictured identification card for entry and payment. The identification card must be officially issued by any US or US State government and must possess a valid address. Passports are not an acceptable form of identification.
    • Person’s 16 17 years of age may enter with an adult legal guardian. The minor must possess proper identification as noted above. The minor will not be permitted to bid on any vehicles.
    • Bidders and minors permitted to enter the auction will not be allowed to leave the property and re-enter without a paid sales receipt.
    • Bidders may only enter the area of the lot the auction is taking place in. There will be no entry into other areas of the lot. Entering unauthorized areas of the lot may be grounds for removal and being banned from participating in future auctions.
    • Bidders may only park in the VRS parking lot if disabled or approved by the OIC.

    Vehicles:

    • Vehicles are sold under the principle of “caveat emptor”, the buyer alone is responsible for checking the quality and suitability of goods before a purchase is made.
    • Vehicles sold at auction are “as is/where it sits”, there is no guarantee that the vehicle is operable, is repairable, or that a title will be made available. There will be no refunds after payment, unless authorized by the OIC. All sales are final.
    • The auction list will be posted on the police website and in the Circuit Court of Maryland for Montgomery County. Note that a vehicle appearing on the list may not be available at auction.
    • There is no implied or expressed guarantee that a key to open or operate the vehicle is available, even if there is a “K” marked on the vehicle.
    • Vehicles with an orange cone are not available for auction and should not be touched, entered, or disturbed in any way.
    • No miscellaneous items will be sold.

    Payment Rules:

    • Bidders winning a bid to purchase a vehicle will not possess ownership of the vehicle until all payment for the vehicle has been finalized.
    • Payment procedures will be in compliance with VRS policy.
    • Payments for purchased vehicles must be made no later than 1:00 p.m. or end of auction or the sale is void.
    • Bidders must have the ability to pay for a vehicle won at auction without leaving the premises – no exceptions!
    • The Vehicle Recovery Section accepts as payment: cash, Discover Card, Visa, and MasterCard.
    • Failure to pay for a vehicle after winning the bid will result in the bidder being banned from future auctions for a timeframe determined by the OIC.
    • Once a vehicle is won at bid, the vehicle and the contents are the winning bidder’s responsibility to secure. There will be no dumping of trash in the lot. Dumpsters are provided for non-hazardous materials (no tires, oil, or other special disposition items).

    Removing Vehicles After Payment:

    Source: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/pol/howdoI/vehicle-auction.html

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    There is currently no contract for on-line auctions. Please check this webpage at another time for any updates.

    Last Updated: Monday, 08/11/25

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