Join The Excitement Of Abilene’s Annual Police Auction Event

Texas: Abilene Police Impound Auction Opens November 3, 2025

If you've ever wondered what happens to abandoned, wrecked, or seized vehicles collected by the Abilene Police Department, here's your chance to snag one at auction prices. The City of Abilene Police Impound Auction opens for bidding on Monday, November 3, 2025, and will be hosted online through ReneBates.com, a Texas-based municipal auction platform.

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What’s Up for Auction?

This annual sale offers a large variety of vehicles, including:

Cars & trucks
Motorcycles
SUVs
RVs and trailers

Some vehicles are damaged or abandoned, but others may be running or repairable, making this a solid opportunity to find a project car or score affordable parts. Photos and descriptions of every vehicle will be available online through the auction listing.

In-Person Vehicle Inspection Days

Buyers are encouraged to look at vehicles in person before bidding. The Abilene Police Impound lot will be open for viewing on:

Tuesday, November 4 – 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday, November 5 – 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Outside of those times, the lot is not open for inspections.

Location:
Abilene Police Department Impound Facility
2349 Sandy Street, Abilene, Texas
(Off East Hwy 80 / Business 20: turn south on Shaffner Rd., then east on Sandy St.)

How to Bid

All bidding takes place online. Anyone wanting to participate must:

Visit ReneBates.com
Create an account
Request bidding approval for the Abilene auction
Bidding will remain open until Friday, November 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST.

Important Notes

This is a public auction; anyone can register and bid.
Vehicles are sold as-is, where-is.

Winning bidders must arrange removal after the auction closes (details typically provided at checkout).

If you're looking for a project car, salvageable parts, or a low-cost vehicle, this auction is one of the most affordable ways to get behind the wheel, Texas style.

To see more of the auction items, click here for ReneBates.com/Abilene Auction:

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