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Police Impounded Cars

Cars are impounded by the police for a number of reasons.  After confiscation, the police impounded cars are auctioned so police can recover the funds used to tow and store the vehicles.  Police impounded cars are auctioned only after the police conduct a rigorous search for the owner of the vehicle.  If the owner cannot be found, the vehicles are auctioned at the police impound lot or in an online police auction.  Police impounded cars have been seized due to their involvement in criminal activity, failure to make payments, or abandonment.  As a result, police impounded cars can vary in quality.  Some police impounded cars are fairly new and in good condition, while others may look ok from the outside but have critical mechanical problems.  The police impounded cars are usually auctioned without a warranty or mechanical inspection.  
When police impounded cars are auctioned, it is important for bidders to understand the state laws and regulations, since they vary by state.  It is also important for winning bidders to be prepared to take the car at the conclusion of the auction.  Auction for police impounded cars can be an opportunity to make a great deal on a working car.  Plus, the funds collected from the auction benefit the police and their fight against future crimes.