CLICK HERE for the list of REMAINING inventory from the December 2025 sale. Check back often for updates.  

    List subject to change at any time.

    Last updated December 10, 2025

    Next Refurbished Car and Computer Sale:

    Damascus High School
    25921 Ridge Road
    Damascus, MD 20872
    9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

    Please contact Mike Snyder at  Michael_C_Snyder@mcpsmd.org  or 240.740.2047 for more information about the cars.

     

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    The MONTGOMERY COUNTY STUDENTS AUTOMOTIVE TRADES FOUNDATION is a nonprofit organization created to provide MCPS high school students with unique training, leadership, and customer service experiences through the operation of their own licensed, mini, Used Car Dealership. As part of their educational program, students recondition and sell used cars donated from the public.

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    Description of Lottery Drawing for Vehicle Purchase 
    1. Enter 1 ticket per household/address into lottery by 10:45 a.m. 
    1. Be present for lottery drawing starting at 11:00 a.m. 
    1. Customer names are selected at random from lottery box. When selected, customer identifies car they wish to purchase.
        • If car is unavailable, customer can:
          • Select another car
          • Go on back-up list for the car
          • Visit a future sale
    1. Lottery continues on until all tickets are drawn.
    1. At the end of the Lottery process, customers can leave a deposit on or purchase any remaining inventory.
    1. If leaving a deposit/purchasing, customer fills out information form.
      • Deposits- $100 cash/check payment required; refundable within 5 business days. Must schedule with Michael Snyder for delivery of vehicle.
      • Delivery- Customer pays sale price of vehicle in addition to the 6% tax, tag, and title fees with cash/check/financing. They take ownership of the car.

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    Warranty, Lottery, Test Drives, Payment, and Lottery Information

     

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    FAQ

    Test Drives

    Vehicles

    Lottery

    After the Lottery

    Who do I contact regarding the sale, inventory, schedule appointments, etc?

    • Michael Snyder: Michael_C_Snyder@mcpsmd.org or 240.240.2047

    What does 5 business days mean?

    • Business days are MCPS school days, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
    Test Drives

    How do I test drive a car?

    • Find an ATF student (lime green/yellow vest).
    • First test drive only: Go with student to table, get license copied, and sign waiver on back.
    • Identify the cars you are interested in test-driving. Student waits near tag table for name to be called.
    • Go with student and test drive the car, following the predetermined route once.
    • Upon return, student returns to tag table and resubmits license copy to put you back in line for another test drive. Repeat process for every car you are interested in test driving. 

     

    I am under 21, but I have my license. Can I test drive the car?

    No, but you can go along with someone over 21 on a test drive.

     

    Why do I have to wait for a test drive?

    • Test drives are first come, first served basis. Customers will be sent out based on place in line and tag and car availability.
    • All cars are required to have a dealer tag for a test drive.

     

    Why is the car that I want to test drive missing from the list and board?

    A car may be removed from the list for any reason and is no longer available for test drives and/or sale.

     

    I did not get to test drive all of the cars that I wanted during the sale. Now what?

    You must stay for the lottery process and be the first person to select the car. Requires the $100 cash/check deposit on the car (refundable within 5 business days). Contact Michael Snyder to schedule a test drive.

     

    Why do you “close” the test drive list before 11 a.m.?

    To ensure that everyone is back for the lottery and has a lottery ticket entered.

    Vehicles
     

    Do the cars have warranties?

    Less than 90,000 miles: 30 day/1,000 mile DRIVETRAIN ONLY warranty.

    Over 90,000 miles: “AS IS.” No warranty.

     

    What is done to the cars?

    General routine maintenance (such as oil changes, tire rotations, and checking fluids/filters, ect.). Car-specific items are addressed, but we do not provide any service history. All cars pass MD Safety Inspection.

     

    Can I take the car to my mechanic or take a longer road test?

    Yes! We encourage it. Requires $100 cash/check deposit and scheduled within 5 business days. We do not allow vehicles to be out overnight.

     

    Can I negotiate the price?

    No, prices are set by our Board of Directors based on market value, Kelly Blue Book, and NADA value.

     

    Can I purchase a car before the sale?

    No, cars must go through the Lottery Process. Remaining inventory may be sold on a first come, first appointment basis. Prices are valid until  advertising for the next sale begins.

     

    LOTTERY 

    How do I participate in the lottery?

    Complete a Lottery Card and place it in the Lottery box BEFORE 10:45 a.m.

    Tickets:

    • I am interested in more than one car OR

    • I live with a relative and we both want a car OR

    • Someone submitted a ticket on my behalf. Can I put the car in my name?

    One ticket per household/address. The car will be titled using the information on the ticket (no exceptions).

    What is a back-up list/buyer?

    If a car has been selected by another customer, you can go on the the back-up list for a specific car. If the car becomes available, we will contact you.

    Can I purchase multiple cars and/or go on multiple back-up lists?

    You may only select ONE option at time of lottery (buy, back-up list, or leave). After the lottery, you may leave a deposit or purchase any remaining cars.

    How do I know which cars are available during the lottery?

    Check the white board. A student will cross off cars as they are selected.

     

    After the Lottery

    Is there a grace period where I can return the car if I don’t like it?

    No, all sales are final.

     

    How can I pay for the car?

    Cash, check, or financing through Educational Systems/other bank (no credit/debit/electronic payments).

     

    What does “deposit” mean?

    You pay $100 cash/check (refundable up to 5 business days) to express your intent buy the car/have first right of refusal. Contact Michael Snyder to take delivery of vehicle.

     

    What does “take delivery,” mean?

    You pay the full price of the vehicle plus tax, tags, and fees with cash, check, or financing. You own the car.