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Abandoned, Confiscated Cars Auctioned To The Highest Bidder

DENVER (CBS4)- Many car dealerships have their biggest sales of the year around the holidays. Buyers turned up on Thursday for an even better bargain than buying a used vehicle- an abandoned car auction!

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Abandoned and confiscated vehicles are auctioned off at the Denver Sheriff Vehicle Impound Facility on Brighton Boulevard, the most recent auction happened the day after Christmas.

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The auction is run by the City and County of Denver.

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This year, some people bought junkers, hoping to make a profit on selling the parts and others hoped to find a reliable method of transportation.

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"I need a car and my credit sucks so this is the best place to do it, I think," said Paige.

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Those with experience say if you want something that run and likely has keys, bid on a car that was confiscated.

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Some aren't concerned with where the car came from or its history, "I assume they're seized for drugs or something, but I don't care."

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The auction takes place every other Wednesday beginning Jan. 8, 2020. There is a list of vehicles being auctioned on the City and County of Denver website.

LINK: Abandoned & Confiscated Vehicle Auction

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