County to hold abandoned vehicles auction
The Hawaii County Department of Environmental Management’s Abandoned Vehicle Section will hold an abandoned vehicle auction in December in Kailua-Kona.
All prospective bidders are encouraged to view the vehicles prior to bidding. The vehicles available for auction will be clearly labeled with an item number. In no case will failure to view constitute grounds for the withdrawal of a bid.
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No person may enter or open any vehicle within the impound lot. Footwear is required when viewing.
This events will be held at the Kona Abandoned Vehicle Impound (across the Kealakehe Police Station), 74-598 Hale Maka‘i Place in Kona.
Vehicle viewing is on the following days and times:
— Friday, Dec. 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
— Saturday, Dec. 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
— Sunday, Dec. 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bidders must deposit 25% of the bid price in cash or certified funds with their sealed bid. Bids must be at or above the upset price and will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only. Only signed bids will be accepted.
Any bidder defaulting on a payment or canceling a bid shall forfeit the deposit. Bid deposits of unsuccessful bidders will be refunded. Bid deposits of successful bidders will be applied to the bid price.
Bidders may submit a completed bid form during viewing hours. A valid government-issued photo identification is required for all bills of sale.
A vehicle list can be found in the Hawaii Tribune-Herald today and on Tuesday, and in West Hawaii Today on Tuesday, or online at www.dem.hawaiicounty.gov/services/derelict-and-abandoned-vehicles
Please call the Abandoned Vehicle Section at (808) 961-8552 with any questions.
