Several companies have announced a large public auction involving numerous goods, especially motor vehicles, that have remained uncollected for weeks.
According to a gazette notice dated August 1, the companies—mainly auctioneers and a motor vehicle garage—stated that the listed items will be sold within 30 days if the owners fail to retrieve them.
The auctions are being carried out under the Disposal of Uncollected Goods Act (Cap. 38), a law that permits businesses or garages to dispose of property that has been left unclaimed for a considerable period.
One company, which operates an auto garage, revealed that a number of vehicles had been brought in for repair but were never picked up. These include popular models like a Nissan Note, Ford Raptor, and Nissan Navara.
The garage urged the respective owners to collect their vehicles within the next 30 days. However, it emphasized that vehicles would only be released after all outstanding bills are fully paid.
“Failure to collect the said goods within the given notice shall lead to the said goods being disposed of or sold to recover repair and storage costs. This is a final reminder, and no further claims shall be entertained for recovery of goods,” read part of the official gazette notice.
In another announcement, a different auctioneer declared the planned sale of several high-end vehicles, including a luxury Mercedes-Benz, currently being held at a garage located along Jogoo Road.
The notice stated that if owners do not come forward within the 30-day period, the vehicles would be auctioned to recover associated costs.
Another notice, issued by a separate auctioneer, highlighted an upcoming auction of dozens of impounded motorcycles and scooters currently stored at Lungalunga Police Station. According to the notice, which was gazetted on July 22, owners were given only 14 days to collect their two-wheelers before they would be listed for auction.
In all the notices, owners were warned that they must first settle any accumulated charges before they can reclaim their property. These charges include repair fees, storage costs, interest, publication expenses, and any other related charges incurred over time.
Lately, it’s become common to see abandoned vehicles in both garages and police yards across the country. Many of these vehicles end up forgotten for different reasons. In several cases, the cars were towed to garages after being impounded by police, often following road accidents or traffic offenses.
Sometimes, vehicle owners are simply unable to pay for repairs, towing charges, or overdue insurance premiums. As a result, the vehicles remain parked and neglected for extended periods.
In more extreme scenarios, some owners choose to completely abandon their cars or motorcycles, especially when the costs of reclaiming the vehicle outweigh the value of buying a replacement.
This growing trend of abandoned vehicles has forced garages, police stations, and auctioneers to act, using legal avenues to recover costs and clear space for new operations.
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