Government Surplus Vehicles in California
Government fleet vehicles - cars, trucks, SUVs, and buses - are auctioned by federal, state, and local agencies at a fraction of retail value, typically with 60,000–120,000 miles and regular maintenance records.
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2018 Toyota Camry XSE V6
Montclair, CA · 97 bids
2020 Freightliner Cascadia, 409170mi | T628 WCDC FLEET
French Camp, CA · 82 bids
2011 Ford Escape Hybrid
Ridgecrest, CA · 62 bids
Food Truck Trailer
Bakersfield, CA · 56 bids
2018 Ford F-150
Montclair, CA · 52 bids
2020 Ford Explorer Police 4WD
Montclair, CA · 48 bids
2014 Polaris
Montclair, CA · 47 bids
(CA) 2010 Ford F-150
CA · 44 bids
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Ridgecrest, CA · 42 bids
(CA) 2011 Toyota Prius - Hybrid
CA · 41 bids
Quad
Ridgecrest, CA · 40 bids
2011 Ford Econoline E-350 Super Duty
Montclair, CA · 37 bids
417 active vehicles auctions in California right now.Last updated: 2026-07-27
Market demand: nationwide, vehicles sell about 70% of the time, typically ~5 bids, from 210 completed sales over the last year.
Browse government vehicles auctions in California from federal, state, and local agencies in CA. Every lot is sold directly by the government agency that owns it - you bid on the original platform.
What Vehicles Sell For in California
Median winning bids from 878 completed vehicles sales in California, by item.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | $1,414 | 90 |
| Ford F-150 | $2,857 | 66 |
| Ford F-350 | $2,972 | 63 |
| Ford F-250 | $3,965 | 59 |
| Ford Escape | $2,650 | 56 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | $7,300 | 49 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in California. Click any item for its full price history and recent sold examples.
For the bigger picture, see the Surplus Price Index for what government vehicles sells for nationwide, or the Government Surplus Market Report for the latest trends across every category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find government surplus vehicles auctions in California?
- Government surplus vehicles in California are sold through official platforms like GSA Auctions (federal surplus) and other state and local agency auctions. GovAuctions aggregates California vehicles listings into one free, searchable feed.
- Are government vehicles auctions in California open to the public?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions in California are open to the public. Anyone can register and bid on vehicles through official platforms like GSA Auctions. No special license is required for most items.
- How do I bid on surplus vehicles in California?
- Browse listings on GovAuctions, click through to the original auction platform, register for a free account, and place your bid. Items are sold directly by government agencies in CA - no middleman fees or bid packs required.
- Can I filter California vehicles auctions by distance from my ZIP code?
- Yes. Surplus is pickup-only, so distance from you usually matters more than the state a lot sits in. In the GovAuctions feed you can enter your ZIP and set a radius of 25, 50, or 100 miles, and the filter applies across every indexed platform at once rather than one marketplace at a time. Results sort by pickup distance, so a radius search also catches vehicles just over the California state line that browsing by state alone would hide.