Buying a used car from the government can be an affordable way to find a reliable vehicle for under $8,000. Various government agencies auction off surplus and retired fleet vehicles through platforms ...

ALBANY — The state Office of General Services has discontinued its long tradition of holding periodic auctions of state surplus vehicles and highway equipment at various locations around the state.

New York has expanded its surplus auctions to include vehicles, with some cars selling for less than $3,000. The initiative, which began on May 1, 2024, allows the public to bid on retired state fleet ...