Pennsylvania to Auction Hundreds of State Vehicles in April

The public auction will feature retired police cars, SUVs, pickups, and more from top automakers.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 8:19pm

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The Pennsylvania Department of General Services announced that hundreds of state-owned vehicles will be up for auction on April 14 at the Manheim Keystone facility in Grantville. The auction will feature a wide range of vehicles, including retired state police cars, 4-wheel drive SUVs, pickups, utility vehicles, sedans, and minivans from brands like Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, Nissan, Toyota, GMC, and Jeep. Bidders must pre-register and can preview the vehicles in person from April 11-13 before the live auction.

Why it matters

This auction provides an opportunity for the public to purchase well-maintained, used vehicles from the state fleet at potentially discounted prices. It also allows the state to efficiently dispose of retired vehicles and generate revenue. The diverse selection of vehicles up for bid caters to a wide range of buyer needs, from personal transportation to commercial fleet use.

The details

The auction will take place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14 at the Manheim Keystone facility in Grantville, Pennsylvania. Bidders must pre-register in person from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 11-13. All purchases must be made with cash or certified funds such as a money order, certified check, or cashier's check made payable to Cox Automotive, the auction operator.

  • The auction will take place on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10 a.m.
  • Bidder pre-registration and in-person vehicle previews will be held from April 11-13, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The players

Pennsylvania Department of General Services

The state agency responsible for managing and disposing of the Pennsylvania government's vehicle fleet.

Manheim Keystone

The auction facility located in Grantville, Pennsylvania where the state vehicle auction will take place.

Cox Automotive

The company operating the auction and handling all payments and purchases.

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The takeaway

This state vehicle auction provides an opportunity for the public to find well-maintained, used cars, trucks, and SUVs at potentially discounted prices, while also allowing the state to efficiently manage its fleet and generate revenue. The diverse selection of vehicles from top automakers caters to a wide range of buyer needs.