Billings Public Auto Auction Inc.
Auction Details
Auction Type
Public auto auctions with both onsite and online bidding options.
Auction Format
Live bidding for onsite participants and online bidding for remote participants.
Auction Schedule
Auctions are held every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month at 12:00 PM (noon).
Buyer Fee Details
Buyer fees vary based on the vehicle price and bidding method. For onsite buyers: $1-$299: $125; $300-$499: $150; $500-$999: $200; $1000-$1499: $250; $1500-$1999: $275; $2000-$2999: $300; $3000-$3999: $375; $4000 & over: 10% of sold price. An additional $100 Title & Doc Fee applies. For online buyers: $1-$299: $130; $300-$499: $160; $500-$999: $215; $1000-$1499: $275; $1500-$1999: $305; $2000-$2999: $340; $3000-$3999: $425; $4000 & over: 11.5% of sold price. An additional $100 Title & Doc Fee applies.
Extended Notes
Billings Public Auto Auction Inc. provides a platform for both the public and dealers to buy and sell vehicles, including cars, trucks, SUVs, boats, ATVs, RVs, and more. Auctions are held at their location: 1248 1st Ave N, Billings, MT 59101.
Policies
・Vehicles are sold either 'As-Is' (no warranty) or with a 'Sale Guarantee' covering specific internal drive components until 5:00 PM on sale day.
・Consigned vehicles must be insured, and the title must be in the seller's name. Vehicles are consigned between 9 AM and 5 PM on the Thursday before the sale.
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Payment Methods
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・Accepted payment methods include cash, cashier's check to Billings Public Auto Auction (BPAA), and credit card (with a 3% convenience fee). Business and personal checks must be authorized at the auction.
Pickup Rules
Vehicles must be paid for in full before release. Online buyers must make payment upon purchase. A $200 credit card deposit is required if the vehicle cannot be checked out by 5:00 PM on sale day; otherwise, the purchase will be canceled.
Seller Fees
Seller fees are based on the vehicle's sold price: $1-$299: $125; $300-$499: $150; $500-$999: $200; $1000-$1499: $250; $1500-$1999: $275; $2000-$2999: $300; $3000-$3999: $375; $4000 & over: 8% sell fee. A $35 consignment fee is required when bringing the vehicle for auction.
Storage Holding Fees
Not specified
Who can Register
Anyone aged 18 or older with a valid Driver's License or government-issued ID can register. Onsite bidders must provide a $200 refundable deposit. Online bidders must register with a valid credit card.
This page was last updated on September 1, 2025 and some details may have changed. Reach out directly to the auction with any questions.
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