Cars, Trucks, Ambulances Among County Auction Offerings

Lane County Fleet Services will open its annual public auction Thursday, Sept. 24, offering more than 60 surplus vehicles and pieces of equipment from local government agencies.

The online auction runs through noon Saturday, Sept. 26, with vehicles and equipment available for in-person inspection at Lane County Fleet Services, 3040 N. Delta Highway in Eugene.

Among this year’s offerings are cars, pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and buses, along with street sweepers, a dump truck, forklift, trailers and other equipment. Featured items include a 2021 Global R4 street sweeper, a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse AWD and a 2017 Ford F-450 ambulance.

Lane County conducts the auction annually to dispose of vehicles that have reached replacement age or mileage. Proceeds from county vehicles are returned to a replacement fund to help offset the cost of purchasing new vehicles.

This marks the 27th year Lane County Fleet Services has joined with other local public agencies to combine surplus equipment sales, reducing the cost of conducting separate auctions. Participating agencies include Lane County, the City of Eugene, Eugene Water & Electric Board, Lane Transit District and others.

All bidding will be conducted electronically. New bidders must register online with a valid email address, and no paper, faxed or telephone bids will be accepted. Electronic bidding is available around the clock while the auction is open, with bidding assistance available during staffed auction hours.

The public may inspect auction items from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Sept. 24-25, and from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 26. Vehicles will be unlocked for inspection but cannot be test driven. Some equipment may be located at other sites and unavailable for in-person viewing.

Known and reported problems with vehicles or equipment will be identified in individual online listings.

All items are sold “as is,” with no guarantees or warranties. Winning bidders are responsible for purchasing their items, with payment due within 48 hours of notification.

Lane County accepts cash, Visa, MasterCard and Discover, along with cashier’s checks, money orders and certified business checks. Personal checks of $50 or less are also accepted.

The auction follows a municipal sale Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 21-22, before bidding opens to the general public Sept. 24.

Auction listings and registration are available through the Lane County Fleet Auction website. Questions may be directed to Fleet Services at 541-682-8580 or 541-682-8581, or by email at public_works.lcfleet@co.lane.or.us.