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You’re not buying someone’s neglected trade-in. These are retired police cruisers that spent their working lives under strict maintenance schedules and professional care. Every vehicle we sell comes from law enforcement fleets—departments that kept detailed service records and didn’t skip oil changes.
That means you get a Ford Police Interceptor or Dodge Charger built with heavy-duty components, reinforced frames, and performance engines designed for pursuit work. These aren’t luxury rides, but they’re reliable, powerful, and priced thousands below what you’d pay for a comparable civilian vehicle with similar mileage.
You’re looking at real value here. Most of our inventory falls between $5,000 and $15,000, while similar-year civilian models start well above $20,000. You get more car for less money, and you’re not financing it at 8% or 12%. You’re financing it at zero percent, no matter what your credit looks like.
State Surplus Auto Sales is owned by Carmen Yannuzzi, a career law enforcement officer with over 25 years on the job. He’s not a typical car dealer—he’s someone who actually drove these vehicles, understood how they were maintained, and recognized their value long before he started selling them.
We’ve been doing this for over 15 years, sourcing pre-owned police cars directly from municipalities and government fleets across the region. Because we buy in bulk straight from the departments, we pass those savings directly to you. No middleman markup, no dealer games.
Pemberton Township sits in Burlington County, where practical transportation matters more than flash. Families here need second cars that won’t break down. Rideshare drivers need vehicles that can handle the miles. That’s exactly what these retired cruisers deliver—proven durability at a price that actually makes sense for your budget.
You start by browsing our current inventory of used cop cars for sale. We carry Ford Police Interceptor Utilities, Ford Police Interceptor Sedans, and Dodge Charger Pursuit models—all sourced directly from law enforcement agencies.
When you find something that fits your needs, you come see it in person at our location in Newark. You can inspect the vehicle, ask questions, and get straight answers about its history. We’re not hiding mounting holes from light bars or pretending the interior looks showroom fresh. These are work vehicles, and we treat them that way.
If you decide to move forward, we handle financing right here. You get approved at 0% interest regardless of your credit score—no credit, bad credit, it doesn’t matter. We work out terms that fit your budget, and you drive off in a vehicle that’s built to last. No runaround, no last-minute fees, no pressure tactics. Just a straightforward transaction with someone who actually knows what these cars have been through.
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You’re getting a vehicle that was maintained on a strict schedule by a professional fleet. Police departments don’t skip services—they can’t afford to have cars break down mid-shift. That means regular oil changes, brake inspections, and documented service intervals that most civilian owners never follow.
You’re also getting performance components that weren’t available on the civilian version. Many of these vehicles have upgraded cooling systems, heavy-duty alternators, reinforced suspension, and larger brakes designed for high-speed work. The engines are built to handle stress, and the frames are reinforced to take a beating.
In Pemberton Township and throughout Burlington County, you need a vehicle that can handle New Jersey roads, weather, and daily wear without constant trips to the shop. These retired police cars were designed for exactly that kind of punishment. They’re not pretty, but they’re tough.
And because these are common fleet models—mostly Ford Explorers and Dodge Chargers—parts are easy to find and affordable to replace. You’re not hunting down specialty components or paying luxury car prices when something needs attention. You’re working with widely available, reasonably priced parts that any competent mechanic can install.
They cost less because of mileage and appearance, not because they’re junk. Most retired cop cars have between 120,000 and 160,000 miles on them, which scares off buyers who don’t understand how these vehicles were used. But here’s what matters more than the odometer: how the vehicle was maintained.
Police fleets follow strict service schedules. They track every oil change, every brake job, every fluid replacement. That’s documented, verifiable care that most used cars never see. Yes, the mileage is high, but a well-maintained high-mileage vehicle is often more reliable than a neglected low-mileage one.
The other reason they’re cheaper is cosmetic. These cars have mounting holes in the dash and roof from equipment that’s been removed. The interiors show wear. They’re not detailed to look like a showroom model. But if you care more about what’s under the hood than what the dashboard looks like, that’s a trade-off that saves you thousands of dollars.
A Ford Police Interceptor Utility is built on the Explorer platform, but it’s not the same vehicle you’d buy off a civilian lot. Ford makes specific modifications for law enforcement use, and those upgrades stay with the vehicle even after it’s retired from service.
The Interceptor gets a more powerful engine—usually a 3.0L EcoBoost or 3.3L V6 with more horsepower and torque than the standard Explorer. It also has a heavy-duty cooling system, upgraded electrical capacity to handle all the equipment police use, and a reinforced suspension designed for pursuit driving and rough road conditions.
The brakes are larger, the frame is reinforced, and the calibration is different. These aren’t luxury features, but they make the vehicle more durable and capable than a civilian SUV. When you buy a used Ford Interceptor for sale, you’re getting a vehicle that was built to work hard and hold up under stress. That’s worth something, even if it doesn’t have leather seats and a sunroof.
Yes. We offer 0% interest financing to everyone, and we mean everyone. No credit, bad credit, previous repos—it doesn’t matter. We’re not running your application through a bank that’s going to deny you or charge you 15% interest because of something that happened three years ago.
This is in-house financing, which means we make the approval decision, and we’ve built our business on saying yes. You’re not filling out a stack of paperwork just to get rejected. You’re working directly with us to set up terms that fit your budget.
Most of our customers are people who got turned down somewhere else or who are tired of paying predatory interest rates on used car loans. We’re not doing you a favor—we’re just being realistic about who actually needs an affordable vehicle. If you can make the payments, you get approved. It’s that simple.
They’re reliable because of how they were maintained, not despite how they were used. Yes, police vehicles work hard—they idle for hours, they accelerate quickly, they take rough roads. But they also get professional care that civilian vehicles almost never see.
Every fleet vehicle is on a maintenance schedule tracked by the department. Oil changes happen on time. Brakes get inspected regularly. Problems get fixed before they become breakdowns. That kind of consistent care matters more than whether the car was driven gently or pushed hard.
The other thing people don’t realize is that “hard use” for a police car often means a lot of idling and highway driving, not stop-and-go city abuse. Highway miles are easier on a vehicle than short trips and constant braking. And when something does wear out, it gets replaced with quality parts, not the cheapest option available. You’re buying a vehicle with a documented service history from a professional fleet. That’s more reliable than buying someone’s trade-in with mystery maintenance and no records.
Expect a functional work vehicle, not a detailed showroom car. You’ll see mounting holes in the dashboard and center console where radios and computers were installed. You might see holes in the roof from light bars. The interior will show wear—these seats held officers in full gear for thousands of hours.
But you’ll also see a vehicle that’s mechanically sound and ready to drive. We’re not hiding the cosmetic issues because they’re part of what makes these cars affordable. If you want perfection, you’re shopping in the wrong place. If you want a reliable vehicle at a fair price, you’re exactly where you need to be.
When you visit our location in Newark, you can inspect anything you want. Pop the hood, check the fluids, look underneath. We’re not rushing you or pressuring you. Ask about the vehicle’s history, where it came from, what department used it. We’ll give you straight answers because we’re not trying to trick anyone into buying something they’ll regret. You’re making an informed decision, and we’re here to give you the information you need to make it.
Our inventory changes regularly because we’re constantly sourcing vehicles from different municipalities and government fleets. We typically carry Ford Police Interceptor Utilities, which are the most common police vehicle on the road today, along with Ford Police Interceptor Sedans and Dodge Charger Pursuit models when we can get them.
The Dodge Charger Pursuit was discontinued in late 2023, which means fewer of them are hitting the used market now. When we do get them, they move quickly because they’re popular with buyers who want a sedan with serious power. Ford Interceptors are easier to find since they’ve dominated police fleet sales for years.
The best way to know what’s available is to check our current inventory or give us a call. We’re located in Newark, which is about a 30-minute drive from Pemberton Township depending on traffic. If you’re serious about buying a used police car, it’s worth the trip to see what we have on the lot. We’re not a huge dealership with hundreds of cars, but what we do have is priced right and ready to go.
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