Brownfield Auto Auction

Both — In person at the auction site and online via the Brownfield Next Auction platform (brownfield.next.auction). Online bidders must register and place a refundable deposit; Internet Fee applies to online purchases.

Official auction activity and policies are hosted on Brownfield’s Next Auction platform. The main domain (brownfieldautoauction.com) may not display content, but the active auction website is brownfield.next.auction. Mobile apps: No Brownfield-specific bidder, transporter, or pickup app is mentioned; the NeXT platform states it is fully responsive on smartphones, so bidding is via the website rather than a required app. App requirements for buyers, transporters, and self-pickup are not specified. Payment policy discrepancy: The help article lists final balance payments as ACH/Bank Deposit/Money Orders/Cashier’s Checks only and says cash is no longer accepted; the Brownfield terms page lists Money Orders/Cashier’s Checks for final balance, allows full cash payments at San Diego until 8 PM on the day of sale, and states cash payments incur a 4% fee. Contact the auction to confirm the current accepted payment methods at the San Diego location. Business hours for pickup are not listed on the official site; third-party map listings commonly show Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM — verify directly before arranging transport.

Buyer is responsible for transport and removal of purchases. Vehicles must be paid in full and removed by 3:00 PM on the next business day; otherwise storage fees apply. Brownfield is not responsible for theft or damage once the vehicle is sold. No detailed on-site check-in, queue, gate pass, PIN, or transporter authorization workflow is specified.

Age/premises rules: Bidders must be 18+; no minors or pets allowed on premises.; AS-IS, WHERE-IS: All vehicles sold without warranties or guarantees.; Inspection policy: On auction day only, beginning 2 hours before the sale; no test drives allowed.; IF bids (offers) if reserve not met; offers remain valid until Monday after the auction; failure to complete an approved offer forfeits deposit.; Title/DMV responsibilities: Buyer responsible for title transfer, sales tax, registration, and any emissions-related issues; Brownfield does not process DMV paperwork. Title codes include T, ST, SR, OT, ADT, SADT, SCERT, LS, ADT/SR, LLBB, TP, NT, PNO.; Green Light (if applicable): Covers engine and transmission for 1 hour after purchase; requires management approval for cancellation and return within 1 hour, vehicle not to exceed 20 miles.

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Pay the full balance; bring government-issued photo ID; must be 18+ to be on premises; no minors or pets allowed.

Inspect vehicles before auction during posted inspection times; after winning and leaving the required deposit, pay the final balance by the deadline; remove the vehicle by 3:00 PM on the next business day to avoid storage fees. Specific check-in, queue, or gate-pass procedures are not described.