Auctions
Public Auction of Abandoned Vehicles
Public auctions of abandoned motor vehicles are scheduled at 10 a.m. on the last Thursday of each month with the possible exception of November and December, which will be scheduled so auction dates do not fall on holidays. All vehicles can be viewed beginning at 8 a.m. of each auction day.
The auctions are held at the Municipal Auto Pound located at 401 Valley View Lane, Irving, TX 75061. Please contact our contracted vendor for information on vehicles, payment terms, etc.
Lone Star Auctioneers, Inc.
4629 Mark IV Parkway
Fort Worth, Texas 76106
(817) 740-9400
The dates are as follows:
October 30, 2008
September 25, 2008
August 28, 2008
July 31, 2008
June 26, 2008
May 29, 2008
April 24, 2008
March 27, 2008
February 28, 2008
January 31, 2008
January 03, 2008
Miscellaneous Auctions for the City's Surplus Vehicles, Heavy/Light Equipment, Computers, Furniture and Fixtures, Etc.
These auctions are held on an "as needed" basis throughout the year. Currently, the City of Irving utilizes a contracted vendor, Lone Star Auctioneers, to conduct the City's surplus auctions, most of which are held online. The link below will take you to Lone Star Auctioneers for further details.
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http://www.lonestarauctioneers.com/
Abandoned Vehicles Sale
Terms and Conditions of Sale
1. The City of Irving reserves the right to enter the first and last bid.
2. All Sales are final and no refund or exchanges will be authorized.
3. Full payment shall be made before buyer leaves premises.
4. All purchases will be paid in full prior to removal from the City Pound.
5. No warranty for the condition of vehicles or parts is expressed or implied. The City does not warrant title to vehicles or parts but will only pass the title interest the City of Irving has.
6. The descriptions of items appearing in the Notice of Public Sale and previous advertising are believed to be correct. However, neither those descriptions nor any oral statements made by City employees or Auctioneer shall be construed as a warranty. All items are sold "as is, where is".
7. All vehicles or parts become the responsibility of the buyer when struck down to him by the Auctioneer. Buyer, at time of purchase, assumes all risk of loss or damage to vehicles or parts until removed from sale premises.
8. All vehicles or parts sold and paid for must be removed from the City of Irving Pound within six days (144 hours) following the date of sale or storage charges will begin to accrue on the sold vehicles.
9. The City of Irving reserves the right to resell any vehicle not paid for in full or paid for but not removed from the premises within 20 days. All monies paid on said vehicle will be forfeited for storage charges and handling fees.
10. Seller shall retain full security interest in all merchandise paid by check(s) and/or credit card. Auctioneers may, at their discretion, accept late payments while still onsite at the City of Irving Auto Pound. Buyers late with payment will be required to pay a late fee and post a deposit in an amount equivalent to the late payment for at least six months in order to register at future city's auctions. Anyone not paying for merchandise within 30 minutes after the last item is sold is subject to a 2.5% late fee deposit. Anyone not paying for merchandise shall not be allowed to return to the auction. All sales are final, no refunds.
11. The Auctioneer shall designate the purchases after each item is sold. If a dispute arises between two or more bidders, the Auctioneer may reopen bidding at his discretion. His designation of buyer shall be final. The Auctioneer maintains sole authority to resolve disputes between buyer and the Auctioneer. His or her decision shall be final and absolute. Upon the sale of each lot, the Auctioneer announces the final sale price and successful Buyer's number. All questions or disputes regarding buyer, lot identity, price or quantity must be resolved immediately upon the sale of said lot. No changes or adjustments will be made later. The record of the sale kept by the Auctioneer and sale clerk will be taken as final in the event of any dispute.
12. Contract wrecker personnel will inspect all purchases before loading by purchaser. When picking up vehicles or parts, buyer must have receipt.
13. Anyone leaving premises with vehicles or parts without being checked out may be held liable for any shortages that may occur at sale site.
14. City of Irving Ordinance 3488 prohibits any City employee or member of their family from submitting a bid either directly or indirectly for any item.
15. Thank you for conforming to the above terms and conditions.
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Auto Pound Auction Instructions
1. If you are new to our auction, register in the Pound Office with Lone Star Auctioneers on the day of the auction. You can get information from Lone Star Auctioneers at http://www.lonestarauctioneers.com/ Registration of bidders and previewing of vehicles begins at 8:00 am on auction date. You must be at least 18 years of age to attend the auction
2. All vehicles are purchased "as is, where is”" with no guarantee or warranty of performance of quality of merchandise. The Auctioneer shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defect in any lot and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made because of any incorrectness, error in cataloging, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to look over and inspected the cars. The City does not warrant title to vehicles or parts but will only pass the title interest the City of Irving has
3. All vehicles are purchased "as is where is". Be sure to look over each car before bidding.
4. You must pay for your purchase(s) within 30 minutes after the last car is sold. You have up to 6 days(144) hours to pick up your car or you will have to pay storage charges. Settlement must be made in full immediately upon the completion of the auction by cash, cashier's check or check accompanied by a current blank letter of guarantee (to be presented upon registration). Checks without a bank letter and credit cards (MasterCard, visa and Discover) are subject to a 2.5% "non-compliant payment" fee. Seller shall retain full security interest in all merchandise paid by check(s) and/or credit card. Anyone not paying for merchandise shall not be allowed to return to the auction. All sales are final, no refunds.
5. Paperwork for title application is prepared by Auctioneer. It will be mailed to the last address on your auction file within one week of auction. Any questions concerning titles should be directed to Lone Star Auctioneers, Inc. at (817) 740-9400 or (817) 429-3336.
6. Do not write on or make any changes to the title applications. The name that you give for titles is the name we will put on them. We will not change names once the application is completed.
7. City of Irving and the wrecker contractor are not responsible for your car after you make your purchase.
8. Do not take anything out of the cars or place anything in the car until until after payment has been made and you have a paid receipt.
9. It is Against state law for bidders to agree prior to or during the auction on which items they will be bidding on in order to limit bidding.
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