Public Auction of Abandoned And Unclaimed Motor Vehicles (True Titles Only)

The City of East Orange, NJ, announced a public auction for abandoned and unclaimed motor vehicles, seeking to sell 57 impounded cars to the highest bidders. This municipal solicitation involves the disposition of vehicles that have come into the possession of the East Orange Police Department due to abandonment or failure of owners to claim them. The auction process is conducted in accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:11a-1 and N.J.S.A. 40A:14-157. Liens totaling at least $7,500 per vehicle are held against these assets by the City's towing contractor, MTS TOWING, covering towing, labor, and storage costs, with the auction proceeds intended to exceed these lien amounts. The vehicles are sold "as is," with the City guaranteeing only the application for title from the N.J. Division of Motor Vehicles, not the title itself, making pre-sale inspection crucial for potential buyers. Prospective bidders are strongly advised to inspect the vehicles prior to the sale, as all items are sold in an "as is" condition. Inspections were available between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on the day of the sale, April 3, 2018, at MTS TOWING, located at 480 Chancellor Avenue, Irvington, NJ. Appointments for inspection had to be scheduled by contacting the East Orange Auto Squad between Monday and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Bidders are responsible for understanding that the City places all its right, title, and interest in these vehicles for sale, subject to existing provisions and liens, and in accordance with the cited statutes and conditions outlined in the towing contract and the Township resolution authorizing the auction. The public auction was held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at 12:00 p.m. prevailing local time in the Council Chamber, East Orange, NJ. There were no explicit bid security or bond requirements mentioned for bidders, though payment in full for successful bids would be expected. Successful bidders were obligated to remove their purchased vehicles at their own expense within ten (10) days following the close of the sale. For inquiries regarding vehicle inspections or appointments, the East Orange Auto Squad could be reached at 973-266-5048. UNLOCK Lisa L. Jackson, R.P.P.O., Q.P.A., was the signatory for the City of East Orange for this public notice.