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Bath Township eschews fancy electronic markets in unloading its six high-mileage service vehicles

By Marilyn Miller
Beacon Journal staff writer

Published on Monday, Sep 15, 2008

Bath Township trustees chose to use a local auto auction rather than eBay to unload high-mileage vehicles.

Six vehicles sold at Akron Auto Auction in Southwest Akron netted $17,950.

Township Administrator William Snow said the trustees were pleased with the results.

''It would take us too much time to try to sell the vehicles,'' he said. ''This way, we got more exposure because several hundred people turn up at the auctions and we didn't have to worry about storage.''

Sold were three 2006 Chevrolet Impala police cars, a 2002 Chevrolet Impala and 2001 Dodge Durango from the fire department, and a 2000 Chevrolet pickup truck from parks and recreation.

''It's a nice way for the township to recoup their money. It's quick money,'' said Randy Linsted of Akron Auto Auction.

Linsted said several area communities and the Summit County sheriff have opted to go with auction. The sheriff sells vehicles confiscated in conjunction with drug arrests.

Bidding for government vehicles is open to the public and not restricted to dealers. Repossessed vehicles also are sold during the auction.

''With the poor economy, let's just say we've seen a steady business,'' Linsted said.

The auctions are at noon every first and third Thursday of the month at 2471 Ley Drive, off West Waterloo Road. The vehicles are open for public viewing on Wednesdays.

Bath Township's replacement vehicles were purchased six months ago.

Among the purchases were three Dodge Charger police cruisers at $23,000 each to replace the Impalas. The fire chief's 2001 Dodge Durango was replaced with a 2008 Ford Expedition for $24,700.

Marilyn Miller can be reached at 330-996-3098 or mmiller@thebeaconjournal.com.

Bath Township trustees chose to use a local auto auction rather than eBay to unload high-mileage vehicles.

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Pamela

Posted 08:38 PM, 10/16/2008

I wouldn't buy a car from the Akron Auto Auction for anything. The company treats their employees like they were nothing. They fire them on a monemts notice and deny them unemployment. Check with EPA regarding an asbestos episode in 2003..they did not care about the employees that were exposed, didn't offer any medical advice or help. Have your cars check out by an expert before buying them..Good luck
















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