USAG Ansbach lemon lot supports vehicle sales

By USAG Ansbach Public AffairsApril 11, 2025

Service members and civilians stationed at USAG Ansbach now have a hassle-free option for selling and buying privately owned vehicles.
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ANSBACH, Germany — Service members and civilians stationed at USAG Ansbach now have a hassle-free option for selling and buying privately owned vehicles.

Beginning April 15, 2025, the garrison will officially open a vehicle resale lot — known as the Vehicle Lemon Lot — at Urlas Kaserne directly across from the AAFES Gas Station.

The Lemon Lot is designed to simplify the process of buying and selling used vehicles within the military community. It also supports smoother in- and out-processing by providing a centralized location for vehicles listed for sale, while helping reduce the number of abandoned vehicles.

Use of the Lemon Lot is free of charge, but pre-registration is required. To register, call CIV 0611-143-587-2165, DSN 587-2165.

Participants are also required to complete an online form at https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/AcVYYNK1NB.

Eligible users include all USAG Ansbach-affiliated active-duty military personnel, DOD civilians, NAF employees and NATO ID holders, with priority given to those assigned to the USAG Ansbach footprint.

Lemon Lot Rules:

  1. Owners must ensure vehicles are registered and insured for the duration of the permit.
  2. A valid FMWR-issued permit must be clearly displayed on the vehicle dashboard.
  3. Permits are free and must be renewed every 30 days.
  4. Only private vehicle sales are allowed—commercial operations are prohibited.
  5. The Lemon Lot is not to be used for long-term vehicle storage.
  6. Vehicles without a valid permit will be towed at the owner’s expense. Vehicles must have at least 60 days remaining on registration and insurance.
  7. Use of the Lemon Lot is a privilege. Violations can lead to permit termination, vehicle removal, and chain of command notification.
  8. Only the permitted vehicle may occupy the assigned space. Unauthorized vehicles will be removed.
  9. FMWR is not responsible for loss or damage to vehicles in the lot.
  10. Sellers must notify FMWR Ansbach Outdoor Recreation (ODR) when the vehicle is sold and the space becomes available.

For permit renewals, contact Ansbach Outdoor Recreation at Katterbach Kaserne, Building 5807.

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