Abandoned vehicles auction in December

Hawaii County’s Abandoned Vehicle Section will host its sixth auction in December.

Prospective bidders are encouraged to view the vehicles prior to bidding. In no case will failure to view constitute grounds for the withdrawal of a bid. All prospective bidders must sign in at the designated sign-in table. Vehicles available for auction will be clearly labeled with an item number.

No person may enter or touch any vehicle in the impound lot. Children younger than 12 will not be allowed in the impound lot.

The lot is located at 74-598 Hale Makai Place in Kailua-Kona (across from the Kealakehe police station).

The viewing days and hours are as follows:

• 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 7.

• 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 8.

• 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 9.

Bidders must deposit 25 percent of the bid price with their sealed bid. Bids must be at or above upset price, and will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only. Only signed bids will be accepted.

Any bidder defaulting on the payment or canceling their bid shall forfeit their deposit. Bid deposits from unsuccessful bidders will be refunded. Bid deposits from successful bidders will be applied to their bid price. Bidders can submit a completed bid form during viewing hours.

Look for the publication (list of vehicles included) in the Hawaii Tribune-Herald and West Hawaii Today on Dec. 2, 4 and 9.