Joyride Auction Indianapolis (2024)

FAQs

Why do police cars go to auction? ›

Instead, most police seized cars have been repossessed due to non-payment on finance agreements. In many other cases, the vehicles sold at police car auctions have been towed away by traffic police and impounded.

Copart Select is our premium used car inventory of various cars, trucks and SUVs. Typically, these vehicles are in driving condition or require easy, minimal repairs to become roadworthy.

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We test them with a stone-tester that displays the material, so we know they are genuine. If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, you may return it for a full refund, including original shipping. Returns are easy, just click on the return link on your 'My Wins' page.

Rated safer when compared to many vehicles on the road. Police cars are manufactured with quality components such as brakes, shocks, fuel lines, suspensions, and more, each enhanced for great performance and longevity before entering police service.

Buying for personal use in California? Without business licenses, you will need a Broker's help to bid on clean and salvage titled vehicles in California. If you're buying in another state, view the State Licensing Overview or search our No License Required inventory.

If you are a Premier Member, you only need to make a one-time deposit of $400 to bid up to $100,000 per day. All deposits are fully refundable if your account is in good standing and all outstanding invoices have been paid.

If you win a lot and don't finalize the purchase (meaning, the lot is not paid in full within 8 calendar days including the day of sale) the Lot will Relist. The Relist fee will be 10% of the final sale price OR $600 – whichever is higher. If you have paid Copart already, contact the Yard directly.

Sometimes the car is a trade-in. Some cars at auction are from rental fleets, retired because of age or high mileage. Other cars at auction are repossessed by a bank because of missed payments, for example, and sold to the auction.

Often dealers will send vehicles to auction to avoid a hassle. A vehicle may be too old, have a mileage discrepancy, have a bad CarFax, or have other concerns. Auto auctions take vehicles as-is. This makes selling at a car auction a great way to get rid of complicated units.

Why do they push cars at Mecum? Mainly for overall safety and to minimize exhaust fumes from being released at the auction.

How long do police cars last? ›

A highway patrol car will last well over 100,000 miles as they mainly stay on highways and freeways at freeway speeds, which is much better for gas mileage and wear and tear on the cars. After a pursuit, we'd down the patrol car for a mechanic to check it out. Many times a pursuit would tear up an older patrol car.