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Semob Auction Features Hundreds of Vehicles with Starting Bids of R$ 800. Learn How to Participate in the SEMOB Car and Motorcycle Auction and Everything About the Event.
The traditional auction of the Cuiabá Secretary of Urban Mobility (Semob) will take place on May 8, online, featuring various vehicles in its collection. The Semob auction will have a total of 144 preserved vehicles to be auctioned in this category, including motorcycles starting at R$ 800 and even an S10 with a starting bid of R$ 15,000.
Main Items Offered in the Semob Auction
The list of vehicles, which can already be accessed through the Foco Leilões website, allows you to check and analyze the lots before purchasing. If the consumer wishes to visit in person and inspect the vehicles, they can do so on May 3, 6, and 7, from 9 AM to 12 PM and also from 2 PM to 4 PM.
The lots in the Semob Auction are divided according to the condition of the vehicles, which are preserved vehicles, salvageable wrecks, salvageable wrecks with unusable engines, or unusable wrecks.
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Hyundai sells an executive minivan that looks like a VIP room on wheels: Custin carries 7 people, uses a 1.5 turbo engine with 168 hp, 8-speed automatic transmission, and costs around R$ 157,000 in direct conversion in Vietnam.
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The 7-seater Toyota that seems too cheap to exist in Brazil: Rush has a 1.5 engine, manual or automatic option, and a converted price close to R$ 81,000, while here families need to aim for much more expensive SUVs.
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The 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero Dakar diesel shows 314,000 km and still draws attention for its reputation for durability; the seven-seater 4×4 SUV handles trails, but signs of severe use may conceal losses for used car buyers.
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Peugeot publicly acknowledged the errors of the PureTech engine, which caused serious failures in hundreds of thousands of cars, and introduced the new Turbo 100 as a definitive solution, a 1.2 turbo tested for over 3 million kilometers that replaces the faulty belt with a more durable chain.
This classification allows participants to have a clear idea of the condition of the items that will be auctioned. It is worth mentioning that all vehicles in the Semob Auction have been seized for more than 60 days and their former owners have been notified as required by the traffic code in article 328.
Among the items in the car and motorcycle auction that also stand out are a 2012/13 Fiesta with a starting bid of R$ 6,700, several Gol models ranging from R$ 6,700 to R$ 7,700, a 2019/20 Fazer motorcycle with a starting bid of R$ 4,600, among others.
Learn Who Can Participate in the Semob Car and Motorcycle Auction
Participants in the car and motorcycle auction must be Individuals fully capable of civil acts and registered in the Individual Taxpayer Registry – CPF, and Legal Entities qualified under articles 28 and 29, section I, of Federal Law No. 8,666, of June 21, 1993.
Participation, directly or indirectly, by Semob employees, as well as by legal entities in which they participate in any capacity, and by employees of Rodando Legal, is prohibited. Minors under 18 years old cannot participate.
All participants must register in advance through the Foco Leilões website with their full name, identification document, CPF, address, and, if applicable, a power of attorney from the legal representative of the Legal Entity or the bidder (Individual). Only residents of the State of Mato Grosso may purchase in this auction.
Is It Worth Buying a Car at Auction?
The first and most obvious advantage is the sale price. Generally, vehicles purchased at auctions are priced significantly lower than the market. With thorough research and considerable effort, it is possible to acquire a good car or motorcycle with up to 30% off the Fipe table value.
Another advantage is that car auction purchases are all audited, and by rule, those who buy a vehicle in this way are not responsible for any past debts. In fact, the seller must use part of the proceeds from the sale to settle any outstanding debts, if they exist.
However, as everything has its downsides, there are also disadvantages to auctions. Buying a vehicle at a car and motorcycle auction for a lower price may become problematic later when you want to resell it. After all, it will always carry the history of being sold at auction.
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