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The following surplus asset is being offered for sale via internet auction by Prince William County Virginia Government-Fleet Management Department.

Asset is located in Manassas VA.

Asset Description- WRECKED UNIT -MUST BE TOWED OR TRAILERED OFF LOT. WILL START AND 'YARD DRIVE'. TIRES HAVE 25%. REMAINING TREAD.

IN PERSON DIRECT PAYMENT AND PICKUP DATE FOR THIS ITEM IS: Thursday Nov. 14th 2013 FROM 9:00 A.M. UNTIL 3:00 P.M ONLY-NO ALTERNATIVE PICK UP DATES.

ALL VEHICLES CAN BE INSPECTED ON SCHEDULED PREVIEW DATE AND ARE PAID FOR IN PERSON AND PICKED UP AT THE PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY FLEET MANAGEMENT CTR. LOCATED AT 14809 DUMFRIES RD. MANASSAS VA 20112. ON SCHEDULED PICK UP DATE ONLY.

PREVIEW/INSPECTION DATE SCHEDULE-Monday Nov. 4th 2013 FROM 9:00 A.M. TILL 12:00 NOON

Terms-ABSOLUTELY NO ZERO FEEDBACK BIDDERS. A VALID PAY PAL ACCOUNT IS REQUIRED FOR BIDDING. All titled motor vehicles shall convey with clear title. All items are offered as is where is with absolutely no warranty or guarantee expressed or implied and with all faults known and unknown by Prince William County Va. and the Auctioneer. Information and descriptions are deemed as reliable but are not guaranteed and all parties are urged to inspect vehicles and other items at the scheduled preview date. Direct In Person Full payment and removal shall be made in full with cash or certified funds made payable to-N. T. Arrington-Auctioneer. Please note-A $150.00 handling & administrative fee shall be added to each winning high bid and become a part of it's total invoice price. If paying with cash please bring exact change when you pick up your items PLEASE NOTE-COUNTY OFFICIALS SHALL BE ON HAND FOR SAME DAY-SALE & TITLE TRANSFER ONLY ON THE ASSIGNED/PUBLISHED PICKUP/RELEASE TIME AND DATE. THERE ARE NO ALTERNATIVE PICK UP DATES EXCEPT WHERE NOTICED. Tags and Insurance are the SOLE responsibility of the winning bidder. For questions or comments contact N. T. Arrington at 703-966-8422 WELL IN ADVANCE OF BID CLOSING. Those not familiar with Ebay Bidding should visit EBAY tutorial sites. Please Note- Former Municipal Equipment, Vehicles and Police cars will have adhesive label residue marks and scratches where logos and decals were previously attached along with dings, dents and wear associated with equipment of their respective age. Police cars and service vehicles will have additional holes drilled where interior and exterior accessories were previously mounted. Rear door locks and window switches may be disconnected inside the rear doors. Rear seat belts/or hardware may not be available .Forklift loading available for heavy equipment or pallet load items BY APPOINTMENT ONLY-PLEASE CALL IN ADVANCE

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