Department Vehicle Services
Rent a Vehicle
Lease a Vehicle
Zipcar– an on-campus car sharing alternative
Vehicle Sales
Title and Insurance
PTS Fleet holds the title for all University vehicles, licensed trailers and equipment. In addition, PTS Fleet ensures that all University vehicles are properly insured and licensed.
Biennial Vehicle Inspection Form
Monthly Vehicle Fee
All department-owned vehicles are charged a monthly service fee to cover administrative costs.
New Vehicle Purchase
The purchase of cars and light duty trucks (less than 15,000 lb. GVW) for all University departments is handled by PTS Fleet. We have annual contracts with Ford, General Motors and Chrysler, so we can provide minimum specifications for their models. If you prefer a different manufacturer, PTS Fleet will work with you to tailor the right vehicle for your needs.
In general, University vehicles are ordered rather than purchased from inventory. Inventory purchases are oftentimes more expensive as they contain unnecessary/unwanted features. In addition, manufacturer’s bid assistance can only be applied to ordered vehicles. A model year ordering period runs August through April.
PTS Fleet can also assist you with ordering larger vehicles and vehicle related equipment.
Used Vehicle Purchase
We suggest all used vehicle purchases be made from the University motor pool. Motor pool vehicles are purchased and maintained to University standards.
We strongly discourage the purchase of used vehicles outside of the University fleet. We purchase new vehicles at wholesale prices and expect the same practice to hold true for used vehicles. We have found it fairly difficult to find an acceptable used vehicle at a NADA wholesale value outside the University.
Should you buy a vehicle from outside the University, it must be brought immediately to a campus vehicle repair shop to be inspected, licensed and marked with the University logo on the exterior. Our experience has been that 30% of used vehicles purchased outside the University require some mechanical work or are rejected entirely. PTS Fleet will gladly inspect a used vehicle before you purchase it.
Used Car Resources
Kelly Blue Book
Edmunds
CarPrices.com
Vehicle Selling
Before you sell your vehicle, you must obtain approval from your department head and Inventory Services.
Whatever means you decide upon, PTS Fleet is happy to handle the sale for you.
- University Sale – PTS Fleet conducts a sale to the public every year, usually in the fall. Once accomplished through a live auction, the sale is now performed online. You are encouraged to enter your vehicle in the sale.
- Wholesale Auction – PTS Fleet can arrange to have your vehicle taken to a wholesale auction.
- Negotiated Sale – You may elect to sell your vehicle at a price negotiated with a buyer. Sales must be conducted in a manner to avoid any appearance of impropriety or favoritism.
- Bid Sale – You can choose to accept bids from within the department or the general public. Sales must be conducted in a manner to avoid any appearance of impropriety or favoritism.
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For negotiated or bid sales on the Twin Cities campus, the buyer pays the department and receives a receipt. The buyer brings the receipt, along with a copy of the Inventory Services approval, to PTS Fleet and receives the title.
Coordinate campuses and centers host occasional bid sales. In those instances, PTS Fleet will send out the vehicle titles in advance.
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