Carriage Trade Public Auto Auction
Auction Details
Auction Type
Weekly public auto auctions and monthly GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales. Dealers can participate in online auctions.
Auction Format
Live bidding for public auctions; online bidding available for dealers and during government auctions.
Auction Schedule
Public auto auctions are held every Monday at 3 p.m.
Buyer Fee Details
Carriage Trade charges a buyer's fee for all vehicles sold in addition to the sale price. Specific fee amounts are not detailed in the provided sources.
Extended Notes
Carriage Trade Public Auto Auction is one of the largest public car auctions, selling over 30,000 vehicles annually. They offer services such as vehicle pickup with carrier trucks and have a reconditioning facility with ASE-certified mechanics.
Policies
・No children under 16 years of age are permitted on the premises due to insurance requirements.
・Vehicles without a Public Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.) cannot be sold through this auction.
・Flood, police, taxi, reconstructed, and salvage titled vehicles are sold 'AS-IS' and only to dealers. Salvage papers are not accepted; these vehicles must have a negotiable title.
Payment Methods
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・Retail buyers must pay a $500 cash deposit immediately after winning a bid, with the remainder of the 15% required deposit payable in cash, certified funds, or MAC cards. Full payment must be completed by the close of the next working day following the sale. No personal checks or money orders are accepted. Dealers may pay by business check with auction approval.
Pickup Rules
All vehicles must be paid for and picked up within one working day following the sale. Vehicles remaining after noon on the second day following the sale will incur additional fees.
Seller Fees
Carriage Trade has one of the lowest seller’s fees in the auction business, significantly lower than many other auto auctions that typically charge hundreds of dollars in selling fees. Specific fee amounts are not detailed in the provided sources.
Storage Holding Fees
All vehicles must be paid for and picked up within one working day following the sale. Vehicles remaining on the premises after noon on the second day following the sale will be charged a $25.00 moving fee and a $10.00 per day storage fee.
Who can Register
Both individual buyers and dealerships can register. Registration must be done in person in the auction office. Membership costs $30 and is valid for one year from the date of purchase. Dealers can register online for access to the online auction website.
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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