Why does the Sheriff seize vehicles/assets?
Sheriff's officers enforce warrants from both the criminal and civil jurisdiction.
Some warrants direct a Sheriff's officer to seize and sell property belonging to the person named in the warrant if the outstanding fine or court ordered debt is not paid.
Auctions
Property seized by Sheriff's officers, such as vehicles, are sold at public auctions at venues across Victoria and online. The proceeds of the sale of seized goods are used to pay off the debt incurred (the original amount plus enforcement related costs) by the owner.
Potential buyers of property sold at Sheriff's auctions should note that items can be withdrawn at any time if payment of the outstanding fine or debt is made.
Auctioneers
The Sheriff currently sells property, including vehicles, through a number of commercial auctioneers.
These include:
| Auction Date | Asset | Auctioneer |
|---|---|---|
| 17th - 27th January 2025 | 2 x upright, open front display refrigerators with blinds | eBay Australia |
| TBA | 2005 Mustang Skid Steer 2086 Turbo, yellow | eBay Australia |
| TBA | Kubota Excavator U55.4, orange | eBay Australia |
| TBA | 2006 Toyota Hilux KUN26R MY05 SR5 Utility Dual Cab 4dr Auto 4sp 4x4 945kg 3.0DT | eBay Australia |
| SOLD | 2007 BMW X5 E70 Wagon 5dr Steptronic 6sp 4x4 615kg 4.8i | Autorola Marketplace |
| TBA | 2011 BMW X5 E70 MY11.5 xDrive30d Wagon 5dr Steptronic 8sp 4x4 680kg 3.0DT | Autorola Marketplace |
| 29th January - 5th February 2025 | 2002 Nissan Patrol GU III MY2002 ST Wagon 7st 5dr Auto 4sp 4x4 621kg 3.0DT | Autorola Marketplace |
| 20th - 30th January 2025 | 2011 Toyota Hilux KUN26R MY10 SR Utility Dual Cab 4dr Man 5sp 4x4 1065kg 3.0DT | eBay Australia |
| 20th - 30th January 2025 | 2012 Harley Davidson FXDWG1 Motorbike | eBay Australia |
| SOLD | 2016 Toyota Kluger GSU55R GXL Wagon 7st 5dr Spts Auto 6sp AWD 720kg 3.5i | Autorola Marketplace |
| SOLD | 2015 Mazda BT-50 UR0YF1 XTR Utility Dual Cab 4dr Spts Auto 6sp 4x4 1095kg 3.2DT | Autorola Marketplace |
| 22nd - 29th January 2024 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter NCV3 MY11 416CDI Van Low Roof MWB 4dr Man 6sp 2200kg 2.1DT | Autorola Marketplace |
| 29th January - 5th February 2025 | 2016 Nissan X-TRAIL T32 Ti Wagon 5dr X-tronic 7sp 4WD 506kg 2.5i | Autorola Marketplace |
| 22nd - 29th January 2025 | 2017 Toyota C-HR NGX10R Wagon 5dr S-CVT 7sp 2WD 1.2T | Autorola Marketplace |
| SOLD | 1963 Daimler 2.5 litre V8 sedan | Autorola Marketplace |
| 12th February 2025 | 2021 Kia Sportage NQ5 MY22 GT-Line Wagon 5dr DCT 7sp AWD 1.6T | Manheim Cars & Light Commercials |
Real estate auctions
Visit the Real estate auctions by the Sheriff page of this website.
Please note: This page refers only to the seizure and sale of goods related to outstanding infringement (fines) matters and debt related to civil court judgments.
For information about crime-related confiscation, please visit the asset confiscation page of this website.