Government car auctions come in various sizes and shapes

There are many types of government car auctions and each one is handled by a different agency. These federal car 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 cars that are typically low mileage. The GSA vehicle auctions handle about 35,000 cars per year.

Seized Car Auctions

If you're looking for seized vehicle aucitons 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 car auctions.