City of Whittlesea impound unregistered vehicles, vehicles deemed as abandoned on a road or Council land, and in some instances illegally parked vehicles.
In accordance with the City of Whittlesea Community Local Law 2024 and the Local Government Act 1989/2020, vehicles (and anything in or attached to them) that have been impounded for a period of 14 days without being reclaimed become the possession of the City of Whittlesea and can be legally disposed of.
Community local law
The Community Local Law 2024 deals with unregistered and abandoned vehicles.
- 5.3(1) A person must not leave any derelict, abandoned or unregistered vehicle on any road or Council land, whether temporarily or permanently.
- 5.3(3) A vehicle found on any road or Council land and considered by an Authorised Officer to be an abandoned vehicle may be removed and impounded by Council.
Abandoned or derelict vehicle
A ‘derelict vehicle’ is considered to be a vehicle that appears to be in a disused state or cannot move under its own power or immobile and may include one or more deflated tyres.
Auction and bidding process
Once a period of 14 days has elapsed since impounding, City of Whittlesea may auction and seek tenders from any interested parties.
For a successful bidder, we can deliver the vehicle to your location of choice upon receipt of payment. Please note that vehicles are sold as salvageable vehicles with no keys and extra charges will apply for deliveries outside of the municipality or for trucks.
Tows within the municipality can be arranged with us free of charge (not including trucks).
Unregistered vehicles must be placed onto private property and kept in accordance with any applicable Local Law or Legislation.
Only successful bidders will be notified.
Refer to the next section for information on upcoming vehicle auctions.
The auction is now live and will close on 19 January 2026. Explore the tabs below to see the vehicles available for auction, then head to the next section to submit your bid.
Lot 1 – Black Boat Trailer with Boat attached – Reserve $260
Lot 2 – 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Black – Reserve $407
VIN: JMFSNCY4ABU005327 – Manual
Lot 3 – 2004 Blue Hyundai Getz – Reserve $260
VIN: KMHBT31AR4U069521 – Automatic
Lot 4 – 2010 Grey Holden Colorado – Reserve $1007
VIN: MMMTFS85HAH544688 – Manual
Lot 5 – 2006 Grey Mitsubishi Outlander – Reserve $307
VIN: JMFXRCU5W7U000269 – Automatic
Lot 6 - Removed from auction
Lot 6 has been removed from auction.
Lot 7 – Grey Trik Box Trailer – Reserve $400
VIN: 6W9TR1KBX6M126314
Any rubbish will be removed prior to delivery
Lot 8 – Black Franklin Trailer – Reserve $300
Lot 9 – 2008 Red Ford Mondeo – Reserve $400
VIN: WF0EXXGBBE8C45605 – Manual
Lot 10 – 2006 Red Ford Fiesta – Reserve $260
VIN: WF0DXXGAJD6M63146 – Automatic
Lot 11 – Black Towpax Box Trailer – Reserve $260
VIN: 6ARB0XTYPFT005478 – Manual
Any rubbish will be removed prior to delivery
Lot 12 – 2003 White Holden Commodore S. Wagon – Reserve $307
VIN: 6G1YK82A93L136353 – Automatic
Lot 13 – 2007 Blue Hyundai Getz – Reserve $307
VIN: KMHBT31BR7U160253 – Automatic
Lot 14 – 2008 Silver/Chrome Subaru Forrester – Reserve $807
VIN: JF2SH9KT59G008680 – Automatic
Lot 15 – 2007 Black Nissan Murano – Reserve $807
VIN: JN1TANZ50A0004036 – Automatic
Lot 16 – 2013 Red Hyundai I20 – Reserve $807
VIN: MALBB51CMEM552583 – Automatic
Lot 17 – 2010 Black BMW 520D – Reserve $1007
VIN: WBAFW12020C496457 – Automatic
Lot 18 – 2009 Blue Ford Territory – Reserve $507
VIN: 6FPAAAJGAT9A58011 – Automatic
Lot 19 – 2006 Black Toyota Corolla Hatchback – Reserve $607
VIN: JTDKR23EX02040477 – Manual
Lot 20 – 2014 White Holden Commodore Sedan – Reserve $2007
VIN: 6G1FA5E47EL006041– Automatic
Acceptance of bid amounts is at Council’s discretion.
Offers must include:
- relevant lot number,
- full name,
- billing address,
- delivery address,
- email and contact phone number, and
- tender offer.
Incomplete offers will be deemed invalid.
Submit your bid
At conclusion of the offer period, Council will notify the successful bidders. If there is more than one party with an equal maximum bid, they will be notified and allowed an opportunity to resubmit a further bid for that item.
Successful bidders will be granted a period of 48 hours once notified to finalise payment.
Payment options will be provided to the successful buyer.
Once payment has been finalised and cleared, the vehicle will be delivered to your location of choice within 5 business days.
Please note: Tenders will not be accepted from previous owners of vehicles.