Vehicle's for auction during DPP's 2024 event.
The V.I. Dept. of Property and Procurement has announced the dates for the 2024 Government of the Virgin Islands Vehicle Auctions. The St. Croix Vehicle Auction is scheduled for Saturday, July 27, 2024, while the St. Thomas Vehicle Auction will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024.
“We’re excited to host this year’s Government vehicle auctions, which will offer a wide array of vehicles including cars, trucks, SUVs, and commercial vehicles, providing an excellent opportunity for interested bidders to find a reasonably priced vehicle,” stated DPP Commissioner Lisa Alejandro. “Our team has worked diligently with our sister agencies to curate a diverse selection of vehicles and we look forward to providing exceptional customer service during the auction process.”
Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to review the updated Auction Rules and Vehicle Auction Contract available on the Department’s website at https://dpp.vi.gov/ in advance of the Auction.
Key Updates for the 2024 Auctions:
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Online Pre-registration: Bidders can pre-register starting Wednesday, July 24, 2024, on the DPP’s website at https://dpp.vi.gov/pay-online/. In-person pre-registration is available at the Property and Procurement main building in Estate Richmond from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 24th through Friday, July 26th.
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Vehicle Assessment: Bidders are invited to assess the vehicles and examine their condition from Wednesday, July 24th through Friday, July 26th between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Once the auction begins, there will not be an opportunity to assess the vehicles or conduct a walk-through.
Important Reminders for Bidders:
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Pre-registration Fee: A non-refundable fee of $150.00 is required for pre-registration, accepted from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 24th through Friday, July 26th. Payments can be made by certified or business check, cash, credit card, or debit card. The day-of-auction registration fee is $200.00, collected from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. on the day of the Auction, with only cash accepted.
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Auction Terms: All property is sold “as is” and “where is.” Each registered Bidder is allowed only one guest, and no person under the age of 18 is permitted at the Auction site. Registered Bidders cannot purchase more than two vehicles. Awards will be made to the highest responsive Bidder, with no swapping of vehicles allowed.
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Payment Terms: Bidders must pay at least 25% of the award price on the day of the Auction. The remaining balance is due to DPP by close of business on the third business day after the Auction. There will be no refund of the 25% award price if a Bidder fails to pay the remaining balance. No vehicle/property can be taken on the Auction date; all payments must be completed within three business days, and vehicles must be retrieved within five business days.
Participation and Information:
Interested bidders are encouraged to participate in vehicle previews and early registration. Detailed information about available vehicles will be published on the Department’s website.
For more information, contact the Division of Transportation at (340) 773-1561, visit the website at https://dpp.vi.gov/, or email [email protected].
Details about the St. Thomas Auction will be announced at a later date. The Department looks forward to welcoming the community to its 2024 Vehicle Auctions.
