I’ve spent a lot of time at Montana’s car auctions over the years, and I can tell you they’re some of the best in the West. Folks here are straightforward, and the bidding’s usually fair. Plus, with all the open space, these cars haven’t been beat up on city streets like they have elsewhere.
If you’re looking for used cars or trucks, Montana car auctions are a good place to start. Most are open to the public, and a lot of them let you bid online.
You’ll find all kinds of vehicles there – everything from Montana police car auction seizures and tow impounds to government cars and bank repos.
These Montana auctions move quickly, so the cars come and go fast. They’re always getting new inventory, though, so it’s worth checking back often.
If you’re looking to sell your car or truck fast, these auctions can be a good option. Just make sure you have the title in hand, with no liens on it.
Locations & Info: Montana Auto Auctions
Now, not all of the auctions on this list are dedicated police car auctions. Some are wholesale auctions that sometimes have police surplus and tow impound vehicles.
The good thing about these wholesale auctions is they usually have clean titles and happen more often than the police-only auctions.
Auto Auctions of Montana (GSA contract holder with Public GSA Sales) 4432 S. Frontage Road – Billings, MT 59101 – We highly suggest that you check out their GSA auctions. You can bid on well-maintained surplus gov vehicles and equipment for decent prices. 406-698-7930
Billings Public Auto Auction (Auctions every 1st and 3rd Friday at 2pm) 1248 1st Ave N, Billings, MT 59101 – We can recommend Billings car auction to first-time public bidders in Montana. They will help you with the process and we have dealt with them for a long time.
MDT Surplus Equipment – Montana Department of Transportation
In my experience, the MDT surplus auctions will have a few work trucks and utility vans, but is mostly heavy equipment, tools, farm machinery, etc.
Still worth looking into, I’d say.
Auto Auction of Great Falls (Ox & Son Car Auction)
697 Vaughn S. Frontage Road
Great Falls, MT 59404
406-452-0205
Vehicles For Sale Through Sealed Bid – City of Great Falls Montana
Gardner Auction Service – Kalispell, MT 200 United Drive – Kalispell, MT 59901
Pate Auction Inc. – Montana State Surplus Auction 2814 Billings Ave, Helena, MT 59601
In Montana, there are special car auctions where people can buy cars. Some of these auctions are just for people with a car dealer license, but others are open to everyone!
These auctions are in big towns like Billings, Missoula, and Bozeman. If you’re driving on highways like I-90 or I-94, you can get to these places easily.
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I offer my decades of experience by sharing my tips and advice on these police auction listings. You may also find tow impound auctions, donated charity car auctions, and wholesale auto auctions.
My favorite part? Most of these are open to the public with no special requirements in order to bid in the auctions. How cool is that?
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Last updated on January 11th, 2025 at 04:17 pm