Curitiba's Municipal Department of Social Defense and Traffic (SMDT) vehicle auction scheduled for September 23, 2026 includes 30 items, but they do not share the same classification or eligibility rules. Lots 1 through 19 are vehicles intended for road use; lots 20 through 22 are reusable scrap; and lots 23 through 30 are reusable scrap with unusable engines. The sale is governed by SMDT Electronic Auction Notice No. 12/2026 and takes place online through the VIP Leilões platform.
Times and lot types on September 23
| Item range | Classification | Time | Who may bid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 19 | Vehicles for road use | 9:00 a.m. | Eligible individuals and legal entities that meet the notice requirements |
| 20 to 22 | Reusable scrap | 11:00 a.m. | Only legal entities registered in the vehicle dismantling business |
| 23 to 30 | Reusable scrap with unusable engine | 1:00 p.m. | Only legal entities registered in the vehicle dismantling business |
The notice states that the public session starts at 9:00 a.m. and is expected to end at 5:00 p.m. Bids are submitted online through an identified account and start from each item's minimum value. Before participating, check the SMDT's official electronic auction page and Auction Notice No. 12/2026, because an item may be withdrawn or its information may be updated.
Who may bid on vehicles for road use
For items 1 through 19, classified as recoverable and intended for road use, individuals and legal entities may participate if they meet the notice requirements. Prior registration on the VIP Leilões platform is mandatory.
Required documents for this category include a CPF or CNPJ tax registration number, identity document for individuals, proof of emancipation when applicable, corporate documents for legal entities, power of attorney when represented by an agent, proof of address, telephone number and email. The notice requires these documents to be submitted through the auctioneer's portal up to 48 hours before the auction begins. Participants already registered in the auctioneer's database must also update their documents for this sale and wait for account approval.
Who may bid on scrap lots
Lots 20 through 30 have stricter rules. Only legal entities may bid on scrap, and in addition to corporate documents they must prove that the company is registered in the vehicle dismantling business with the traffic authority of the state or Federal District where it operates. The notice also requires the corresponding registration certificate and the declaration listed in Annex IV.
This distinction is important because a scrap lot is not simply a cheap vehicle that can later be returned to normal road use. The notice states that scrap is sold without the right to registration or licensing and with the chassis number destroyed. For items 23 through 30, the classification also specifically identifies the engine as unusable.
How to schedule a viewing
Viewing for all three groups takes place on September 21 and 22, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to noon and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the VIP Leilões yard at Rua Amadeu Assad Yassin, 380, Bacacheri, Curitiba, Paraná.
Appointments must be scheduled by calling +55 (11) 3777-8088. The SMDT's official page says the number also receives WhatsApp messages Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to noon and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. To enter the yard, the notice requires an official photo ID and signature of the Viewing Responsibility Form provided by the auctioneer.
- Schedule the appointment before going to the yard.
- Bring an official photo ID.
- Do not bring a backpack, bag, helmet or similar item: the notice prohibits entry with these objects and says no storage service is available.
- The inspection is visual only. Handling, testing, removing or taking parts is prohibited.
- Photos on the platform are illustrative; the in-person viewing is the opportunity provided by the notice to inspect the asset's physical condition.
What to check before placing a bid
The assets are used and sold as they are, with no warranty of operation, performance or fitness for a specific purpose. The notice mentions possible widespread rust, damaged engines or gearboxes and missing parts or accessories. The minimum bid therefore should not be treated as the final cost.
For road-use vehicles, the buyer is responsible for transfer and regularization expenses, including current-year IPVA vehicle tax and licensing charges and other fees related to regularization. If chassis or engine re-marking, a vehicle safety certificate or correction of vehicle characteristics is required, those costs also fall on the buyer. In addition to the winning bid, the notice provides for a 5% auctioneer's commission.
Quick checklist for the September 23 auction
- Confirm the desired item's range: 1–19, 20–22 or 23–30.
- Make sure you are eligible for that category; individuals cannot bid on scrap lots.
- Submit and update the required documents within the 48-hour period set by the notice.
- Schedule the viewing for September 21 or 22 and visually inspect the asset.
- Add the 5% commission to your bid and, for a road-use vehicle, account for possible transfer, tax, licensing and regularization costs.
- On September 23, access the platform at the time assigned to the relevant group and avoid waiting until the final moment to bid, since the notice places the risk of connection failures on participants.
When deciding whether a lot makes sense, the key question is not only “what is the minimum bid?” but what is the item's classification, who is legally allowed to buy it, and what will the total cost be to remove and use or dispose of the asset in accordance with the notice. That check separates a recoverable vehicle from scrap and reduces the risk of entering the wrong bidding category.
