2008 Toyota Tundra Sr5 Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-door 5.7l on 2040-cars

ATTENTION BIDDERS:

VEHICLE OBTAINED AS A RESULT OF SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE

The vehicle offered for sale in this auction was seized pursuant to California Health and Safety code 11471 whose purpose is to remove property and profits from California’s illicit drug trade and to put those resources to work in support of law enforcement & prosecutorial efforts statewide.  This vehicle was administratively or judicially forfeited and is now offered for sale by the Butte County District Attorney’s office in this public auction.

VEHICLE SOLD “AS IS”- “WHERE IS”

The Butte County District Attorney’s office is not a merchant of, has no experience with and possesses no special knowledge with respect to the vehicle offered in this auction.   This vehicle is offered for sale “AS IS”, “WHERE IS” with no warranties express or implied as to its history and/or condition.  There will be no adjustments, repairs, refunds or exchanges.  By bidding, buyer expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Butte County District Attorney’s office, its agents and employees, and all law enforcement agencies and personnel involved in the seizure, forfeiture and sale of this vehicle from any and all damages, injuries, and/or causes of action which may involve items purchased here subsequent to the date of this sale.

EXEMPTION TO SMOG REQUIREMENTS:

All smog related repairs and certifications are the sole responsibility of the buyer (See: California Vehicle Code Division 12, Section 24007.5).  Depending on the condition of the vehicle, buyer may incur considerable additional expense to make the vehicle emissions compliant.  On the other hand, some vehicles come with a current California Smog Certificate.

LIMITATIONS ON SALE:

The winning bidder in this auction, if any, receives a certified document showing legal title is vested in the seller, a bill of sale, a DMV document memorializing the sale, and a DMV power of attorney allowing purchaser to sign any DMV documents for the seller, in order to transfer title to the described vehicle and register the same.  It will be buyer’s responsibility to transfer title at the DMV and to pay any fees for transfer and registration of the vehicle. While the Butte County District Attorney’s office makes every effort to ensure that all vehicles auctioned have been thoroughly searched, the office expressly retains title to and the right to repossess any items that may be subsequently found hidden or concealed in the vehicle.  Further, as a condition of sale, Buyer expressly promises and covenants to immediately contact the Butte County District Attorney’s office should any concealed items, weapons or evidence of a crime be located within the vehicle.

RESTRICTIONS ON BIDDING:

No employee of the Butte County District Attorney’s office, any agency associated with the seizure or forfeiture of this vehicle, or any family member of a person associated therewith may bid or purchase in this auction. 

PAYMENT AND REMOVAL:

As a condition of sale, buyer agrees to make full payment of the purchase price of the vehicle via cash-in-person or certified check and take possession of the vehicle within seven (7) days of the conclusion of the auction.  Any sale not completed within seven (7) days of the conclusion of bidding may, at the sole option of the Butte County District Attorney’s Office, be considered void and the subject vehicle immediately relisted for sale.

All items must be removed from the auction facility at the purchasers sole cost and risk.  At no time will auction staff or equipment be used to assist in loading, starting or moving items from the auction site.  Purchaser will accept any and all liabilities for damages to persons or property while removing items purchased.  Vehicles/items not picked up will be towed and stored at buyer’s expense.

PLACE OF INSPECTION AND DELIVERY

Unless otherwise noted, the place for payment and delivery of any vehicle to any successful bidder shall be the Butte County District Attorney’s Office, 25 County Center Drive Oroville, California  95965.  Requests for inspection of vehicles offered prior to bid will be handled on an individual case basis, by appointment only and only during regular working hours.

IDENTIFICATION AND INSURANCE

All winning bidders will be required to show valid identification prior to taking possession of any vehicle, and any driver wishing to drive the subject vehicle from the place of delivery will be required to provide evidence of liability insurance as provided in California Insurance Code section §11580.1b.