Check Out Abilene's Unique Vehicle Auction for Some Great Deals

ity of Abilene Police Department Auction Begins June 16

The City of Abilene Police Department Impound Auction kicks off Monday, June 16, 2025, with bidding hosted online at ReneBates.com. This annual event offers the public a chance to snag deals on a wide range of vehicles, many of which were abandoned, wrecked, or impounded for various reasons.

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I've personally attended this auction before, and let me tell you, it’s full of surprises. From sedans and trucks to motorcycles, RVs, trailers, and even parts vehicles, you never know what you’ll find.

Photo by: The City of Abilene Police Department / Mari Cockerell

In-Person Vehicle Viewing

If you'd like to inspect the vehicles before bidding, the impound lot will be open:

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Hours: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

No walk-ins outside of these hours are allowed. You can also preview detailed photos and descriptions online at ReneBates.com.

LOOK: Check Out Abilene's Unique Vehicle Auction for Some Great Deals

These are just some of the vehicles you will find at the City of Abilene Police Department's Impound Lot Auction.

Gallery Credit: Rudy Fernandez

Location:
Abilene Police Impound Lot
2349 Sandy Street, Abilene, TX
(Off East Hwy 80, one mile east of Judge Ely Blvd)

Bidding & Registration
All bidders must pre-register and be approved at ReneBates.com. Once registered, you can browse listings and follow all auction instructions provided on the site.

Auction Closes: Friday, June 20 at 12:00 PM
Vehicle Pickup Deadline: Friday, June 27, 2025 (by appointment only)

Pickup Location:
2641 S. 9th Street, Abilene, TX 79605

Purchase Removal Contact: Mike Harmon
Call: 325-660-6400
Email: mike.harmon@abilenetx.gov

To collect your items, you’ll need a paid receipt. If someone else is picking up for you, they must present a completed Authorization of Release form, downloadable from the auction site.

Important Reminder:
Unclaimed items after June 27 will be charged a $25 daily storage fee per item.

LOOK: This is the Biggest House in Texas over 29,000 sq. ft. living space on over 15 acres

When the largest home in Texas, "Chateau Montclair" was owned by Neon Deion Sanders it had 114 acres. After the auction, it only has 16 acres now, and 10 of those is a private lake.

Gallery Credit: Rudy Fernandez