AADE to Auction Cars Across Greece on September 24: Where to Find the Vehicles and What Buyers Must Check

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Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) is holding a major series of vehicle auctions on September 24, 2026, with customs offices across the country offering vehicles ranging from cars intended for circulation to end of life vehicles and vehicles sold for dismantling.

But buyers should be careful. A low starting price does not necessarily mean the vehicle can be registered, legally driven or put back on the road.

AADE’s official auction listings distinguish clearly between vehicles intended for circulation and those being sold for dismantling or at the end of their useful life. Buyers need to check that classification before considering a bid.

Where can you find the cars?

The complete auction programme is published on the official AADE auctions page, where buyers can access the announcement, declaration and vehicle details for each auction.

AADE official auctions page

The September 24 auctions include customs offices in locations including Thessaloniki, Drama, Florina, Syros, Skydra, Komotini, Serres, Symi, Rhodes, Orestiada, Naxos, Mytilene, Corfu, Volos, Lemnos, Kos, Kastoria, Kavala and others.

Not every auction offers vehicles that can be used on the road. For example, AADE lists separate September 24 auctions for vehicles for circulation and end of life vehicles at several customs offices.

The most important words to look for: “Οχήματα Κυκλοφορίας”

For anyone looking for a vehicle they can potentially use, the key classification is:

Οχήματα Κυκλοφορίας

This refers to vehicles offered for circulation.

AADE lists vehicles for circulation at several September 24 auctions, including Florina, Syros, Skydra, Komotini, Serres, Symi, Rhodes, Orestiada, Naxos, Mytilene, Volos, Lemnos, Kos, Kastoria and Kavala. The central Directorate for Property Management and Exploitation is also listing motorcycles and trucks for circulation.

The distinction is crucial because other lots are specifically described as:

Οχήματα Τέλους Κύκλου Ζωής

or

προς διάλυση

These refer to end of life vehicles or vehicles being sold for dismantling.

AADE’s September 24 programme includes numerous such lots, including end of life cars, motorcycles and trucks for dismantling.

A buyer looking for a normal used vehicle should therefore not simply search the auction list for a cheap make and model. The classification of the lot must be checked first.

What documents should buyers check?

Each AADE auction listing can contain several important documents, including:

• Ανακοίνωση, the auction announcement
• Διακήρυξη, the declaration and terms of sale
• Στοιχεία οχημάτων, the vehicle details
• Photographic material for vehicles offered for circulation, where available

AADE provides these documents directly through its auction portal.

The photographs can help buyers identify obvious problems, but they should not be treated as a substitute for checking the full auction documentation and any available inspection arrangements.

The 2026 rules have changed

There is another important point for anyone considering a bid.

Under changes introduced in February 2026, the deadline for paying for a vehicle won at auction was reduced from 30 days to 10 days.

The deadline for collecting the vehicle was also reduced from 45 days to 20 days.

At the same time, AADE abolished the previous 30% discount for one off payment, as well as alternative payment arrangements involving 24 quarterly instalments and the previous 72 interest free instalments available to serving public employees.

The changes are set out in AADE decision ΔΙ.Δ.Ε.Π. 99576 ΕΞ 2026 and the amended framework published in Government Gazette 881 Β’/18.02.2026.

That means a successful bidder needs to be financially prepared before entering the auction.

Winning the vehicle first and trying to arrange the money afterwards is no longer compatible with the new 10 day payment deadline.

A €2,000 starting price does not mean a €2,000 car

The starting bid is only one part of the calculation.

A buyer should also consider:

• the mechanical condition of the engine
• the gearbox
• the electrical system
• tyres and battery
• possible accident damage
• corrosion
• how long the vehicle has been sitting unused
• transportation costs
• repairs
• registration and other administrative procedures
• any other costs specified in the auction terms

A vehicle that looks inexpensive at auction can require substantial additional spending before it becomes usable.

This is particularly important with vehicles that have been stored for long periods. A photograph may show the bodywork, but it cannot establish the condition of an engine, gearbox, electronics or other mechanical components.

Never rely on photographs alone

Photographs are useful for eliminating obviously unsuitable vehicles, but they provide only limited information about the actual condition of a car.

Before bidding, buyers should carefully read the Διακήρυξη and establish whether the particular vehicle can be inspected and under what conditions.

The auction documentation should also be checked for information relating to the vehicle’s status, equipment and any restrictions applying to the particular lot.

The most important mistake to avoid is treating an AADE auction as an ordinary used car dealership.

The government auction process can offer vehicles at attractive starting prices, but the buyer assumes the risk associated with the condition of the vehicle and must calculate the total cost of the purchase.

What buyers should do before September 24

Anyone considering bidding should follow a simple checklist:

1. Go to the official AADE auctions page.

2. Select the auctions dated September 24, 2026.

3. Look specifically for “Οχήματα Κυκλοφορίας” if the intention is to use the vehicle.

4. Download the relevant “Διακήρυξη” and “Στοιχεία οχημάτων”.

5. Check the individual vehicle rather than relying on the general auction description.

6. Review the photographs and establish whether an inspection is available.

7. Calculate the potential repair, transport and registration costs before bidding.

8. Have the necessary funds available in advance.

9. Remember that the winning bidder now has only 10 days to pay.

10. Remember that the vehicle must be collected within 20 days.

The bottom line

AADE’s September 24 auctions offer a wide range of vehicles across Greece, but the listings contain fundamentally different categories.

A vehicle offered as Οχήματα Κυκλοφορίας is not the same as an Οχήματα Τέλους Κύκλου Ζωής vehicle or one listed προς διάλυση.

For buyers, the most important step is therefore not finding the cheapest starting price. It is establishing exactly what is being sold, what condition it is in, what restrictions apply and how much the vehicle could ultimately cost.

With payment now required within 10 days and collection within 20 days, buyers also need to have their finances and logistics organised before they bid.

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