Billings Public Auto Auction, Inc.
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Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
Public auto auction; dealer participation allowed. Live in-lane with simultaneous online bidding (webcast).
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Auctions held every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month at 12:00 PM (Noon). Note: The site lists they are only open during auctions, with sale-week hours Thursday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM and Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; closed holidays and the 1st Friday in January.
Auction Delivery Available
Not specified
Auction Delivery Details
No delivery or shipping service details found on the official site.
Buyer Fee Details
Not specified.
Seller Fees
Public sell fees deducted from sold price: $1–$299: $125; $300–$499: $150; $500–$999: $200; $1,000–$1,499: $250; $1,500–$1,999: $275; $2,000–$2,999: $300; $3,000–$3,999: $375; $4,000 & over: 8% sell fee. Dealer fees: Not specified (contact info@bpautoauction.com). Consignment fee: $35 at drop-off (Thursday before sale).
Storage Holding Fees
Not specified.
Who can Register
Open to the public and dealers. On-site bidders: Must be 18+ with valid driver’s license or government ID and a $200 refundable deposit (refunded if no purchase). Online bidders: Must register via the auction’s online platform and provide a valid credit card number for online bidding.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: Cash; Cashier’s Check to Billings Public Auto Auction (BPAA); Credit Card (4% convenience fee). Business & personal checks: must be authorized at the auction. Unaccepted: Not specified.
Bidding Methods
Both. In person at 1248 1st Ave N, Billings, MT; and Online via PlaceBids (NextLot). Online support and bidder login/registration provided on the PlaceBids site.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Apps and mobile requirements: The auction’s online bidding runs on the PlaceBids/NextLot web app (PWA). The site encourages installing the web app via your mobile browser; there is no auction-specific buyer app named or required. Exact app names: none are listed by BPAA for buyers or transporters. NextLot’s general Help Center explains mobile/webcast bidding but does not mandate a specific app for this auction. Virtual queue, digital gate pass, PIN authorization, and transporter check-in systems are not described on BPAA’s site. Contact details: Main line (406) 702-3910; Online bidder support numbers appear as 406-201-8922 on BPAA pages and 406-391-6329 on the PlaceBids support page.
Pickup Rules
No vehicles will be released without payment in full. BPAA is not responsible for vehicles purchased and left at auction. Specific pickup procedures (appointments, gate passes, transporter requirements) are not specified.
Policies
Vehicles sell either As-Is (no warranty; cannot be rejected) or under a Sale Guarantee. Sale Guarantee covers internal drivetrain components (engine doesn’t knock/overheat; transmission shifts correctly; 4WD operates correctly) and is valid through 5:00 PM on sale day; after that the vehicle is considered As-Is.; A $200 credit card deposit is required if you cannot check out your vehicle by 5:00 PM on sale day; otherwise, the purchase will be cancelled. Buyers assume responsibility once the auctioneer announces 'SOLD.'; Online buyers must make payment upon purchase at 1248 1st Ave North, Billings, MT 59101.; Sellers: Title must be in seller’s name; $35 consignment fee; vehicles left more than 3 months will be towed at owner’s expense; notary on-site during sale day; seller payments issued upon receipt of a clear, notarized, transferable title, with checks available Tuesday following the auction (12:00 PM–5:30 PM).; Online bidding platform and help: PlaceBids/NextLot web-based system with bidder support and tutorials available via NextLot Help Center (no specific mobile app requirement stated for buyers).
Third Party
Third Party Available
Not specified
Third Party Requirements
Not specified (no posted transporter authorization, PIN, or gate pass process for buyers).
Third Party Process
Not specified.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Payment in full required before release. ID required to register/bid; additional pickup documentation requirements not specified.
Self Pickup Process
Not specified (no posted virtual queue, appointment scheduling, or detailed check-in workflow).
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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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Billings Public Auto Auction work?
Billings Public Auto Auction works by holding open-to-the-public auctions where anyone can register, preview vehicles, and place bids in person.
How much do vehicles cost at Billings Public Auto Auction?
Vehicles at Billings Public Auto Auction typically sell below retail market prices, depending on condition and demand.
What are the benefits of Billings Public Auto Auction?
Some of the benefits include transparent bidding, public access, and an easy, friendly auction environment.
What types of vehicles are available at Billings Public Auto Auction?
The auction offers used cars, trucks, and SUVs, with inventory rotating at each sale.
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