Cars for a penny? This is what we know about the US Embassy in Mexico's vehicle auction.

Who's giving more, who's giving less? The U.S. Embassy in Mexico will hold an auction of various assets starting tomorrow, August 7, as part of the administrative adjustments following the appointment of Ronald Johnson as ambassador by then-President Donald Trump .

The list of 48 lots auctioned includes automobiles, electronic devices, tires, desks, office furniture, and other items that will be available to the general public.

The auction will be conducted online through the official website of the U.S. Department of State's global auction system. It will begin at 12:00 p.m. on August 7th, and bidding will close at the same time on August 11th.

The event will be held under the " highest bidder wins " format, with starting prices starting at 0.01 pesos. All bids and amounts will be expressed in local currency .

Below are some of the products that the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City will auction:

• A 2010 Chrysler Town & Country SUV, valued at 150 thousand pesos.
• Furniture: 45 dining chairs, desks, office chairs, filing cabinets, cupboards, dining tables, sofas, mattresses.
• Appliances and goods: washing machine, ice maker, televisions, air compressors, radio equipment, mattresses, hair dryers, microwave ovens, dishwashers.
• Auto parts: tires and a vehicle door.

To participate in the online auction, interested parties must follow these steps:

1. Register on the official portal of the US Department of State auction system .
2. Once inside, look for the active auction under the name “Mexico City, MX.”
3. See the list of available items and their respective photographs and descriptions.
4. Make the appropriate offers. All products start at 0.01 pesos, and the system is "whoever bids the most."

The system will automatically notify the winning user via the email address registered on the portal. Once the notification is received, the corresponding payment must be made following the instructions provided by the platform.

After confirming payment, the buyer can arrange for the purchased items to be picked up at the location and date indicated.

It is essential to review the specific terms and conditions of the auction , as some items may not have an invoice or warranty. It is also the buyer's responsibility to personally pick up the awarded items.

The auction organized by the United States government is part of the administrative rotation processes that are periodically carried out in its embassies.

It is worth remembering that the United States Embassy in Mexico inaugurated its new headquarters in Mexico City when Ken Salazar was still serving as a U.S. diplomat.

These auctions will also be held at the U.S. consulates in Ciudad Juárez, Mérida, and Tijuana during the month of August.