NOTE: Sale of Scrap Vehicles - Fifty (50) Scrap Vehicles Sold as One Lot (Group #211).

Bidding is restricted to buyers who have a scrap processing license, automotive rebuilders license or automotive parts recycling license. Prospective bidders must submit this license prior to bidding. All vehicles are without title and must be crushed/recycled to the extent that they are rendered inoperative for street use.

Property must be paid for and removed within five (5) business days of auction award. Buyer will also provide all appropriate licenses, including scrap processing license, rebuilder's license or automotive parts recycling license. Buyer must comply with all applicable sections and subsections of 625 ILCS 5/Chapter 5, Articles 3, 4 & 5 of the Illinois Vehicle Code including, Sections 5-301, 5-302, 5-401.2, 5-401.3, 5-402.1, 5-403, 5-403.1, 5-501, 5-502, 5-503 & 5-504. No "Certificate of Purchase" will be issued. Bidders are forbidden to apply for "Certificate of Title." Vehicles cannot be used for transportation. Buyer is to furnish all labor and equipment.

If buyer subcontracts all or a portion of the labor and equipment to remove the property from the sale location, buyer is required to provide subcontractor(s) information in writing prior to any vehicles being removed. Subcontractors not disclosed herein will not be allowed to remove any vehicles.

Vehicle list is attached (under the pictures) as a PDF Document.

Please note the attached Scrap Vehicle Affidavit (PDF below the pictures) that must be signed by the winning bidder. Payment must be made by the winning, licensed bidder; no third party checks or third party credit card payments will be accepted.

Vehicles are sold for scrap and parts only and are not to be returned to street usage.

**IMPORTANT***Appointments are required for access to the Salvage Yard located at 10101 S. Stony Island, for site visits, drop-off of documents and pick-up/removal of equipment and materials. Please email the main contact listed on the auction to schedule your appointment.

Inspection is by appointment only 
Auction Contact:
James Murphy
Email: james.murphy@cityofchicago.org
Phone: (312)-744-8490 312-520-9620

IMPORTANT PAYMENT CHANGES - PLEASE READ!  Payments made by Cashier's Check, Money Orders or Money grams will no longer be accepted at the Salvage Yard or by mail. Payments must be made either by credit card through this website or by cash, Cashier's Check, Money Order, Moneygram or credit card at one of the following four Revenue Payment Center locations: 

You must provide your Payment Center Receipt along with your Public Surplus Winning Bidder Notification and signed Affidavit at time of equipment pick-up. 
 
IMPORTANT: Third (3rd) party payments are not accepted on any auctions. The winning bidder MUST make payment (please read the linked Terms and Conditions). Third party payment may result in default of the bidder/auction.  

The information listed above is all the information that is available to us on the item(s) for sale. We encourage all interested parties to view the items before bidding, as specified in our terms and conditions.

Photos are a sample representation of the scrap vehicles being offered for auction. Bidders are encouraged to review the scrap vehicle inventory list (attached below) prior to bidding.