Government vehicle auctions come in various sizes and shapes

There are many types of government vehicle auctions and each one is handled by a different agency. These federal vehicle auctions can range from low mileage, late model sedans to some major highway equipment.

GSA Auctions

The GSA (U.S. General Services Administration) auctions off American made vehicles that are typically low mileage. The GSA auctions handle about 35,000 vehicles per year.

Seized Vehicle Auctions

If you're looking for seized vehicle auctions by the government, you need to contact the U.S. Marshals Service (www.usdoj.gov/marshals) or the U.S. Department of the Treasury (www.treas.gov/auctions/customs).

Surplus Military Vehicle Auctions

The surplus military vehicle auctions are handled by the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service (www.drms.dla.mil).

U.S. Postal Service Vehicle Auctions

Postal vehicle auctions are handled by the local postal authority (www.usps.com/surplusvehicles).

And, of course, there are other places to look for car auction deals other than with government vehicle auctions.