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Potential buyers of property sold at Sheriff's auctions should note that items can be withdrawn at any time if payment of the outstanding fine or debt is made.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 |
|---|---|---|
| SOLD | 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 |
| 7 March - 16 March 2025 | 2003 Nissan Patrol GU III MY2002 ST Wagon 7st 5dr Auto 4sp 4x4 621kg 3.0DT | eBay Australia |
| TBA | 2011 Toyota Hilux KUN26R MY10 SR Utility Dual Cab 4dr Man 5sp 4x4 3.0DT | Manheim Cars & Light Commercial |
| TBA | 2012 Harley Davidson FXDWG1 Motorbike | Manheim Cars & Light Commercial |
| SOLD | 2016 Toyota Kluger GSU55R GXL Wagon 7st 5dr Spts Auto 6sp AWD 720kg 3.5i | Autorola Marketplace |
| SOLD | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter NCV3 MY11 416CDI Van Low Roof MWB 4dr Man 6sp 2200kg 2.1DT | Autorola Marketplace |
| 12 - 19 March 2025 | 1963 Daimler 2.5 litre V8 sedan | Manheim Online |
| SOLD | 2021 Kia Sportage NQ5 MY22 GT-Line Wagon 5dr | Manheim Cars & Light Commercials |
| 12 March - 22 March 2025 | 2009 Kawasaki jetski and 2009 Dunbier trailer | eBay Australia |
| TBA | 2011 Ford Falcon Ute | eBay Australia |
| TBA | 2012 MV Agusta motorbike | TBA |
| 19 - 26 March 2025 | 2005 Maxitrans Trailer ST3 | Autorola Marketplace |
| SOLD | 2023 MG ZS AZS1, red | Manheim Cars & Light Commercial |
| 19 - 26 March 2025 | 2009 Suzuki Swift rally car, black | Autorola Marketplace |
| 26 March 2025 | 2022 LDV T60 Max | Manheim Cars & Light Commercial |
| 26 March 2025 - 2 April 2025 | 2005 Nissan Patrol Cab Chassis | Autorola Marketplace |
| 26 March 2025 - 2 April 2025 | 2013 Chyrsler 300LX | Autorola Marketplace |
| 2nd April 2025 - 9 April 2025 | 2014 Mercedes-Benz Vito, van | Autorola Marketplace |
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.