Columbia, SC, October 3, 2025
News Summary
Several unclaimed vehicles in Columbia, South Carolina, are set to be auctioned off, with a public notice urging owners to reclaim their vehicles within a 15-day period. Failure to do so will result in the forfeiture of ownership rights. The auction, organized by the McDaniels Group and other custodians, will feature various vehicles. Owners must settle all applicable towing and storage fees to reclaim their vehicles before the auction date.
Columbia, SC: Public Notice Announced for Unclaimed Vehicles Set for Auction
As of October 2, 2025, a public notice has been issued regarding several unclaimed vehicles located in Columbia, South Carolina, which are scheduled to be auctioned off in the coming weeks. Owners and lienholders of these vehicles are urged to reclaim them within a stipulated timeframe to avoid losing their rights of ownership.
The McDaniels Group at 501 W Killian Rd, Columbia, SC 29203 is the custodian for these vehicles. The first vehicle listed for auction is a 2004 Volkswagen Toureg with a VIN of WVGCM77L64D051510. Its current owners are Maine Palmer of Sumter, SC, Ed Tyler of Columbia, SC, and Latonya Shipman-Tyler, also from Columbia. The owners have a reclamation period of 15 days from the notice date to recover their vehicle by paying all associated charges as allowed by law.
The notice emphasizes that failure to reclaim the vehicle within the 15-day window will result in waiving all rights of ownership, allowing it to proceed to a public auction. This auction is scheduled to take place at 10 a.m. on the first Monday of the month following a 30-day period from the notice date.
Other vehicles slated for auction include:
- 2002 Mercury Sable (VIN: 1MEFM50U72G604183) – No record was found through AutoDataDirect or Richland County Sheriff Dept.
- 2014 VW Passat (VIN: 1VWAT7A39EC031909) – Owned by Robert or Caelee Opheikens of Irmo, SC; Lienholder: Capital One Auto Finance.
- 2014 Chevrolet Silverado (VIN: 1GCRCREH2EZ200480) – Owned by Ibreisha Reese of Columbia, SC; Lienholder: United Auto Credit.
- 1998 International 4700 (VIN: 1HTSCABN5WH543209) – Owned by Amanda Sessions of Elgin, SC.
In addition to the McDaniels Group, other custodians of unclaimed vehicles include Martin’s Motorworx, LLC, located at 2652 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29204, which has a 2008 Chevrolet Impala (VIN: 2G1WB55K081344254) owned by Vonetta Nicole Harth. Also listed is Midland Auto Recovery, LLC, found at 3520 Pine Belt Rd., Columbia, SC 29204, which has in custody a 2005 Nissan Armada (VIN: 5N1AA08A35N739657) owned by Jabril Bing from Columbia, SC.
The public sale will follow strict regulations. Owners and lienholders must pay all applicable towing and storage fees to reclaim their vehicles. Reclamation must occur within the specified timeframe to avoid forfeiture of ownership. Monthly public auctions are scheduled based on the notice timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the reclamation period for the vehicles?
Owners/lienholders have 15 days from the notice date to reclaim their vehicles by paying all charges authorized by law.
What happens if the vehicle is not reclaimed?
Failure to reclaim the vehicle within the specified time waives all rights to ownership and consents to a public auction.
When will the public auction take place?
The public sale will occur at 10 a.m. on the first Monday of the month following a 30-day period from the notice date.
How can vehicle owners reclaim their vehicles?
Vehicle owners/lienholders must pay all applicable towing and storage fees to reclaim their vehicles.
Where will the vehicles be auctioned?
The vehicles will be auctioned at the location specified by the custodians handling the vehicles.
Summary of Auction Vehicle Features
| Vehicle Make/Model | VIN | Owner | Lienholder |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Volkswagen Toureg | WVGCM77L64D051510 | Maine Palmer, Ed Tyler, Latonya Shipman-Tyler | N/A |
| 2002 Mercury Sable | 1MEFM50U72G604183 | N/A | N/A |
| 2014 VW Passat | 1VWAT7A39EC031909 | Robert or Caelee Opheikens | Capital One Auto Finance |
| 2014 Chevrolet Silverado | 1GCRCREH2EZ200480 | Ibreisha Reese | United Auto Credit |
| 1998 International 4700 | 1HTSCABN5WH543209 | Amanda Sessions | N/A |
| 2008 Chevrolet Impala | 2G1WB55K081344254 | Vonetta Nicole Harth | N/A |
| 2005 Nissan Armada | 5N1AA08A35N739657 | Jabril Bing | Automoney of Two Notch |
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