905 Auto Auction
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Both
Auction Type
Dealer-only auto auction (guests 18+ may attend with a registered dealer but cannot bid). Vehicles sold As-Is/Where-Is. Both “Absolute Auction” and “Auction with Reserve” are described as formats that may be used. Separate public auction event by Father Joe’s Villages occurs at this location on Fridays.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
905 Auto Auction: Every Tuesday and Friday. Inspection 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.; Auction starts 10:00 a.m. Saturday & Sunday closed. Business office hours: Mon 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Tue 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Wed 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Thu 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Separate event at same location: Father Joe’s Villages Auto Auction (hosted at 905 Auto Auction) on Fridays only; inspection 8:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.; auction begins 10:30 a.m.
Auction Delivery Available
Not specified
Auction Delivery Details
No delivery services or in-house transport offerings are described on the site.
Buyer Fee Details
Not specified (storage charges of $25/day begin after the unspecified “release date”).
Seller Fees
Not specified. Site states consignments accepted and advertises “some of the lowest rates in San Diego” but no exact seller fee schedule is published.
Storage Holding Fees
Storage fee: $25.00 per day applies to any vehicle left after the release date. Vehicles must be paid in full by 3:00 p.m. the following business day before removal. Free storage period length not explicitly stated.
Who can Register
Dealers only. Requirements listed include: completed registration application signed by Dealer/Owner; agent buyer must have current salesperson license; two forms of ID; signed Buyer Agreement; Seller’s Permit/Business Tax; Dealer’s Bond. Mexican dealers: CANACO card (original) and receipts plus two forms of ID. Guest admittance allowed for individuals 18+ only if accompanied by a registered dealer; guest pass allows admittance only. Deposits noted: (1) Per vehicle: $500 cash deposit required upon each winning bid, with balance due by 3:00 p.m. next business day; (2) Additional deposit guidance listed as $500 if total purchase is less than $5,000; $1,000 if more than $5,000.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Cash only. Credit cards, personal checks, and company checks are not accepted. No financing offered.
Bidding Methods
In Person. The site describes on-site registration, bidder numbers, and gate-release for removal; no online bidding platform is cited.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Address and contact: 8205 Saint Andrews Ave, San Diego, CA 92154; phone (619) 710-0905; email 905autoauction@gmail.com. Spanish-language messaging is present on the site. The facility hosts (or is the venue for) Father Joe’s Villages public auto auction on Fridays at 10:30 a.m.; verify weekly as times differ from 905’s 10:00 a.m. start. Registration pages emphasize dealer-only eligibility for bidding; guests 18+ may attend with a registered dealer. Apps, digital check-in, virtual queue, or PIN/gate code systems are not mentioned; access relies on on-site Gate Release passes. Deposits: language appears in two places—per-vehicle $500 cash deposit due upon each winning bid (forfeited if balance not paid by 3:00 p.m. next business day), and a separate deposit note of $500 if purchasing under $5,000 or $1,000 if over $5,000; confirm current practice with auction office.
Pickup Rules
No loading or unloading during the auction; releasing vehicles only at the end of the auction. All vehicles must be paid in full by 3:00 p.m. the following business day before removal. Only the Buyer/Bidder can remove the vehicle and must have the Gate Release pass. Working on vehicles in the yard or parking area is prohibited; towing company contact information can be provided by staff. Test drives are not allowed; vehicles may be started in place.
Policies
No one under 18 years of age is allowed access to the facility.; Cameras of any type are prohibited; backpacks/briefcases or similar are not allowed in the yard.; Vehicles sold “As-Is, Where-Is.” Buyer assumes responsibility and vehicles are purchased “with all faults.”; Odometer readings are not guaranteed; vehicles are sold TMU (True Mileage Unknown).; No test drives; you may start vehicles in their parking space only.; Sales tax and registration/title fees (including any back fees) are the buyer’s responsibility; buyer receives ownership documents and bill of sale.; Auctioneer has final word in bidding disputes and may reject any or all bids; vehicles may be auctioned out of numerical order.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Not specified
Third Party Requirements
Site states only the Buyer/Bidder can remove the vehicle and must have the Gate Release; it does not specify whether a transporter can pick up without the buyer present or how authorization would work. No apps, PIN codes, or transporter registration mentioned.
Third Party Process
Not specified. Site notes staff can provide contact information for towing companies, but does not publish a transporter authorization workflow.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Payment in full by 3:00 p.m. next business day; Buyer/Bidder must present Gate Release; ID implied by bidder number/registration; no on-site repairs; no loading/unloading during the auction.
Self Pickup Process
After auction concludes, pay balance, obtain Gate Release from office, then proceed to remove vehicle during business/yard hours. Staff can provide towing company contact info if needed. No app, PIN, or virtual check-in is mentioned.
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