That's great, it's possible to buy cars or motorcycles seized at auction by DETRAN RJ (Rio de Janeiro's Department of Motor Vehicles) either in person or online. This way, you pay less for the vehicle and can get discounts of up to 501% off the original price.

In other words, for half the price listed in the Fipe Table, if it were a new car. So, find out exactly how to do it here! And, to make your process even easier, below we direct you to the Rio de Janeiro Detran auction page.

It is possible to participate in Detran RJ auctions both in person and online. If you choose the first option, simply attend the event location on the day and time specified in the auction notice.

This document is usually available on the Detran RJ website or on the official websites of the auctioneers responsible. Then you just place your bids, without needing to register beforehand.

To participate online in an auction of seized vehicles in Rio de Janeiro, you will need to access the website of the auction house responsible and follow the steps described there, such as entering certain information.

But be aware that, in general, registration and authorization are simple and quick. All auction houses follow a very similar procedure.

So, to help you choose the best option, we've listed below some auction houses that hold events for DETRAN RJ, so you can make your choice. Read on!

JV Leilões is managed by Official Public Auctioneer Juliana Vettorazzo. She obtained her certification from the Commercial Registry of the State of Rio de Janeiro more than 10 years ago.

Thus, it has extensive experience and successfully conducts judicial and extrajudicial auctions for various sectors, especially for public administration. Among them, Detran RJ (Rio de Janeiro State Traffic Department).

To that end, JV Leilões has a highly trained and specialized team. Its office is fully computerized for conducting events on its own auction platform.

Furthermore, the company currently has a database of over 8,000 clients and a complete infrastructure to operate in all phases of an auction.

Machado Leilões began operations in the 1970s, thus becoming one of the most traditional auction houses in Rio de Janeiro. Appointed as an Official Public Auctioneer in 2009, Wilkerson Machado dos Santos is the responsible party.

Thus, with all the know-how acquired over these years, she serves both sellers and buyers with high quality and commitment.

To that end, the company has three offices in the city of Rio de Janeiro and provides all the necessary infrastructure for conducting its auctions, whether in person or online.

Machado Leilões' clients include various public bodies, city halls, public and private banks, among others. It also provides services to DETRAN RJ (the Rio de Janeiro State Traffic Department), conducting auctions of impounded vehicles.

Official Public Auctioneer Edgar de Carvalho has been working in the auction segment for over 30 years, with vast experience gained and having conducted numerous events.

Thus, it has an administrative and logistical structure supported by advanced technology. This provides complete security to those participating in its auctions, whether sellers or buyers.

Thus, with a focus on excellent service, it has a database of over 6,000 clients and holds several auctions monthly, including for DETRAN RJ (Rio de Janeiro's Department of Motor Vehicles). See below how to participate in Edgar's auctions!