Calstate Auction Service (also listed as California State Auction Service)
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Both
Auction Type
Public auto auction featuring used cars and trucks, including prior lease returns, repossessions, city/county vehicles, and trade-ins.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Auction held the second Sunday of every month; vehicle inspection the second Saturday of every month (day before the auction).
Auction Delivery Available
Not specified
Auction Delivery Details
N/A
Buyer Fee Details
N/A
Seller Fees
Not specified
Storage Holding Fees
Not specified
Who can Register
Open to the public; free admission, entry, and registration. Eligibility: public (no dealer license stated). Registration method and deposit requirements not specified.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepts credit cards. Other methods (cash, debit, checks, wire) not specified; no explicit statement that checks are not accepted.
Bidding Methods
Not specified (no explicit information about in-person vs online bidding platforms).
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Official website (calstateauction.com) could not be accessed during research on September 17, 2025. Multiple third‑party listings indicate the business address and phone number. One third‑party listing notes that the site was no longer operating as an auction and instead offered tractor‑trailer parking as of an October 2022 user comment; this may indicate a change in business operations—verification by phone is recommended before visiting. No official help pages, mobile apps, gate pass/PIN systems, transporter authorization workflows, or detailed pickup/storage fees were found. Known info: monthly schedule (second Sunday; inspection Saturday) and that the auction is open to the public with free registration and that credit cards are accepted.
Pickup Rules
Not specified (no pickup/removal procedures, gate pass, PIN, queue, or appointment details found).
Policies
Open to the public; free admission, entry, and registration.; Accepts credit cards.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Not specified
Third Party Requirements
N/A
Third Party Process
N/A
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Not specified
Self Pickup Requirement
N/A
Self Pickup Process
N/A
This page was last updated on September 1, 2025 and some details may have changed. Reach out directly to the auction with any questions.
About Calstate Auction Service (also listed as California State Auction Service) auction
Frequently Asked Questions
How does CalState Auction Service work?
CalState Auction Service works by listing state and government surplus vehicles for public auction. Interested buyers can register, inspect vehicles, and bid either online or in person.
CalState Auction Service works by listing state and government surplus vehicles for public auction. Interested buyers can register, inspect vehicles, and bid either online or in person.
How much do vehicles cost at CalState Auction Service?
How much do vehicles cost at CalState Auction Service?
The cost of vehicles at CalState Auction Service depends on mileage and condition but generally falls below retail due to surplus pricing.
What are the benefits of CalState Auction Service?
Some of the benefits of CalState Auction Service are access to well-maintained government vehicles, competitive prices, and transparent bidding.
What types of vehicles are available at CalState Auction Service?
CalState Auction Service primarily offers government-owned cars, trucks, and service vehicles, as well as other surplus equipment.
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