Abandoned Vehicle Auction - Sealed Bid Only
Auction Closes on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
All vehicles are sold "AS IS" and all bids are binding offers to purchase. Please refer to the website posting for all available information about each vehicle. Do not contact the vehicle custodian for vehicle information. Vehicles are available for inspection at the storage facility during designated hours.
Bidding Process
Bids will be accepted beginning Monday, January 19, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.
Bidders must complete the official Abandoned Vehicle Bid Form and Sales Agreement provided on this website. All bids must be received prior to the auction closing time by the Grand Valley Police Department located at the Service Building on the GVSU Allendale campus.
Bids must be submitted by:
- Certified Mail; or
- Hand delivered during office hours (must be received prior to office close on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.)
Bidders will receive receipt of their bid following the closing of the auction to the email address provided. Winning bidders will receive further instructions therein.
Terms and Conditions Summary
This public auction of abandoned vehicles under MCL 257.252g is open to sealed bids only.
All vehicles are sold "AS IS" and all bids are binding offers to purchase.
All listed vehicles may be claimed by the last titled owner up to the time of sale. If claimed, they are removed from auction eligibility and all bids on that vehicle become null and void.
Sealed bids must be sent Certified Mail to:
Grand Valley Police Department
Attn: Abandoned Vehicle Auction
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, MI 49401
All bids must be received before the auction closing time.
Winners MUST pay the winning bid amount plus $55 auction fee, AND pick up the vehicle from the storage location within 5 business days.
Full Terms and Conditions
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“As Is:” The Vehicle is sold “as is” without any
warranty of any kind and no representations are being made as to
operational status or fitness for any purpose or use for any purpose
or as to any characteristic of the Vehicle ANY SUCH WARRANTIES BEING
EXPRESSLY WAIVED.
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Availability: If the previous owner retrieves the
vehicle prior to the closing time of the auction, all bids on the
vehicle become null and void.
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Payment Terms: The Purchaser must arrange for the
receipt by GVPD of the bid price of the vehicle plus a $55 auction
fee on or before 5:00 p.m. on the fifth (5th) business
day after the Auction. Payment must be in cash or cashier's
check. Upon payment and presentation of government issued
photo identification, GVPD will issue a written receipt and Bill of
Sale.
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Pick up: The Purchaser must pick-up the Vehicle
from the storage lot at which it is being stored after payment but
within the same five business (5) days after the Auction. If
the Vehicle is not picked up within this same five (5) day period,
it will be considered abandoned under MCL §257.252a, and the
Purchaser will be subject to a civil infraction, additional
storage fees, a civil fine of $50 plus court costs and the Vehicle
may be resold pursuant to of MCL §257.252(g). In
addition to these remedies, GVPD may pursue the full purchase price
of this Agreement, plus the $55 Auction fee in a court of law.
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Adherence to Legal Requirements: Purchaser
will adhere to all legal requirements for operation of
motor vehicles including license, registration and insurance.
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Merger and Modification: This represents the entire
understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior
negotiations, representations or agreements, whether written or
oral. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument
signed by the authorized representatives of the Purchaser and
GVPD.
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Covenant: Other than an action to enforce the terms
of this Agreement, Purchaser covenants not to sue Grand Valley State
University, GVPD or any employee, or the towing company holding the
vehicle.
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Execution: The Purchaser attests that he or she has
the authority to bind the vendor by signature below.
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Valid bid requirements: Only properly completed
official bid forms received prior to the auction closing time are
valid. A properly completed bid must include all of the
following: 1) Full legal name, date of
birth, address, and phone number of the
bidder; 2) Valid Email address to send bid receipt
and winner notification; 3) Vehicle auction ID,
Year, Make, and model matching the vehicle posted for
sale; 4) Bid amount in United States currency
clearly listed; 5) Signature of bidder agreeing to
all terms and conditions herein.
- Determining winning bid: The highest valid bid for each vehicle is the winning bid. In the event more than one valid bid for the highest value are received, the first bid received is the winning bid. If the date of receipt is the same, the first bid opened is the winning bid.
Available Vehicles:
2510250019 - 2003 Dodge Caravan
Auction ID: 2510250019
Year: 2003
Make: Dodge
Model: Caravan
VIN: 1D4GP21393B335512
Mileage: Unknown
Has Keys: Yes
Damaged Areas: See Photos
Minimum Bid Amount: $1,000
Location:
Hudsonville Towing
5144 Chicago Dr, Suite 4
Hudsonville, MI 49426
Designated Hours to View Vehicle:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
2505030005 - 2014 Ford Fusion
Auction ID: 2510170020
Year: 2014
Make: Ford
Model: Fusion
VIN: 3FA6P0HD6ER388121
Mileage: Unknown
Has Keys: Yes
Damaged Areas: See Photos
Minimum Bid Amount: $1,000
Location:
Hudsonville Towing
5144 Chicago Dr, Suite 4
Hudsonville, MI 49426
Designated Hours to View Vehicle:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
