When is your Auction held?
Every Saturday at 9am.
Answers about bidding, deposits, payment, pickup, title codes, and buyer fees.
Every Saturday at 9am.
Yes
Yes, to bid online or in-person you will need; cash for your deposit and a valid ID.
A minimum cash deposit of $500 is required to obtain your paddle number.
Yes. Press "Sign Up" button on our website and follow the instructions.
On average, 3 hours.
Yes. You can take your car as soon as you pay your invoice.
Saturday, Monday or Tuesday from 9am-3pm.
One day before the auction, Friday 9am-3pm. Deposit is required.
You will forfeit your deposit.
You will be charged a daily $100 storage fee.
Cash Only.
No. All cars must be paid in cash by the due date.
90% of our vehicles are donated vehicles that people donate to non-profit organizations, we also have repossesions and trade-ins.
No. We do NOT take public consignments.
We will provide the winning bidder with all the necessary paperwork to transfer the vehicle in the state of California. All registration and state fees are the buyer’s sole responsibility. IMPORTANT: buyer is responsible for ALL DMV and emission fees.
Title key
Buyer fee is based on the purchase price (bid amount):
| Purchase price | Buyer fee |
|---|---|
| $0 / $499 | $115 |
| $500 / $999 | $150 |
| $1000 / $1499 | $185 |
| $1500 / $1999 | $215 |
| $2000 / $2499 | $265 |
| $2500 / $2999 | $300 |
| $3000 / $3499 | $335 |
| $3500 / $4999 | $375 |
| $5000 / $7999 | $445 |
| $8000 / OVER | 7% |
Additional fees (on top of the buyer fee above)
No! All cars are sold "AS-IS, WHERE-IS". There are NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES expressed or implied.
PRICES. Buying cars from auctions can be a gamble but, that’s why the prices are much lower than buying from a dealership. This is because there are risks involved.
No! All vehicles are sold “AS-IS, WHERE-IS.” Unfortunately, some vehicles will require minor to major work, purchasing these vehicles can be a gamble. That is why we have inspection on Friday from 9am-3pm, please make sure you inspect your vehicles before bidding. If you are not in a position to take these chances, please do not bid on any vehicle(s).
Yes. We work with nonprofit organizations that receive vehicle donations. Visit our nonprofit vehicle donation auction program page for details on partnering with us in San Diego and Southern California.