State of Illinois Online Auction

1998 Ford Windstar Van, Equipment #41704, 144,107 miles.  Vehicle was parked due to age and mileage.  Has no battery.  Transmission problems, Needs exhaust.  Runs and will move, transmission is slow to engage.

All options may not work. Small dents scratches may not appear in pictures. Condition of brakes, steering and suspension are unknown.

Location:

Carbondale State Garage #32, 2801 West Murphysboro Road, Carbondale Il. 62901

 Contact:  John Pierson, Shop Supervisor,  618-351-5346

 Vehicle may be inspected or picked-up Mon.-Fri. 8:30-2:00 

There may be some holes on exterior and interior where equipment has been removed. Markings have been removed.

You may pick up this vehicle By Appointment ONLY and after title has been received by Vehicle Location.  Also, Pickup will only be after payment has been secured thru Illinois Department of Central Management Services. Payment may be made by Cashier’s Check or Money Order- paid to the order of SSPRF. Mail to: C/O Virgil iBid Illinois, 1924 S. 10 ½ St., Springfield, IL 62703, or make payment on-line. Title will be available when vehicle is picked up.

Failure to make payment within five (5) government working days and/or failure to pick up award property within five (5) government working days shall subject the winning bidder to the following:

 A) in Illinois Department of Central Management Services sole discretion, reclamation of the awarded property and relisting of the same for public auction;

 B) the payment of such fees and charges including any storage, administrative or other expenses necessary to re-auction the unclaimed item; and

 C) a handling charge of $25.00, plus ten percent (10%) of the bid price for a restocking fee, plus 2% of the total sale already paid to the State of Illinois.

THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES WILL NOT PERMIT DELINQUENT PAYMENT OR PICKUP OF IBID MERCHANDISE. ALL UNPAID/UNCLAIMED ITEMS WILL BE RESOLD AND ABOVE PENALTIES SHALL BE IMPOSED ON DELINQUENT BIDDER.  WHEN BIDDER MAKES PAYMENT BUT FAILS TO PICK-UP AWARDED PROPERTY, BIDDER SHALL ONLY BE ENTITLED TO A REFUND, LESS THE ABOVE PENALTIES ENUMERATED ABOVE.

1. Terms and Conditions

All property is offered for sale "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" with no warranty or guarantee as to its fitness for any use or purpose offered or implied. Please note that ALL SALES ARE FINAL. There are no refunds or exchanges. Bidders who refuse to comply with these terms may be suspended from future auctions.

Every effort will be made to accurately describe the items offered for sale. However, the bidder is cautioned that the items presented are used and may contain defects not immediately detectable. Items are available for public inspection prior to your bidding. Please use your best judgment when bidding.

1. Security

The State of Illinois will not provide security for your purchases. Therefore you should remove your equipment immediately.

Pilferage of equipment has been known to happen to equipment that is left past the pickup dates. Once you buy it is your responsibility.

1. Salvage of or crushing of equipment on State owned Property

Absolutely “NO” Crushing, cutting up or dismantling of any equipment will be allowed unless the equipment must be downsized by unbolting parts to make it legal for transportation purposes. Any and all removal needs will be the buyers responsibility.

1. Loading and removal of equipment from any location. 

The State will not load any equipment on private trucks or trailers due to liability issues surrounding safety and the condition of private trucks/trailers and load capacities.

1. Vehicle Repairs        

The State will not allow purchasers to work on vehicles on State property, with the exception of minor repairs needed to make the vehicle road worthy to remove it from the State premises. Minor repairs include checking fluid levels, jumping or replacing batteries, belts/hoses replacement, tire repair/replacement, replacing wiper blades, light bulbs and headlights.  The State will not provide the buyer any tools needed to make these repairs.

I have been instructed by the Sec of State that we cannot make a title to any name except the name that matches the receipt for vehicle purchases, unless the buyer is a dealer licensed to do business in Illinois.

-WARNING-

Many Illinois State Police vehicles being offered were equipped with an after-market air bag switch. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) approved the State's request to install air-bag switches for certain vehicles owned by the State of Illinois and operated by the Illinois State Police.  The air bag switches remain active due to the safety benefits provided by air bag switches to the vast majority of drivers.

Purchasers of used vehicles sold by the State of Illinois are cautioned, admonished, encouraged and advised to have the air-bag safety unit inspected prior to operation. All Purchasers are further cautioned that they are solely responsible for conforming to the requirements of any applicable and lawful ordinance, rule or statute governing the resale of vehicles purchased from the State of Illinois.

Air Bag Safety Tips

• Find out if the vehicle has been recalled for safety problems. That information is available on The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Web site: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/;

• Check the vehicle's crash test results with the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety (IIHS). The web site is: http://www.iihs.org/. The IIHS is a nonprofit research and communications group funded by auto insurers. You can also find crash test results and other information on  NHTSA's Web site;

• Check for signs of previous damage, including mold, paint that doesn't match the rest of the vehicle, frayed safety belts, fenders and doors that don't align, silt in the trunk, and uneven tire tread;

• Check the airbag indicator light on the dash board. (It's sometimes marked "SRS" for supplemental restraint system). If the light doesn't come on, it could mean the airbag system isn't working. Car experts say the airbag warning light in most vehicles comes on when you start the car and stays on for a few seconds. If the light stays on longer, there could be a problem with the airbag system.

• Inspect the airbag cover to be sure it's original and not a replacement. Most original covers are marked "SRS" or "S/R".