Central Auto Auction

Both. In‑person at the lanes on Tuesdays; online via EDGE Pipeline Simulcast (dealer accounts; AuctionACCESS accepted). Public GSA sales can be attended in person; online participation is managed through GSA Fleet’s site with Central assisting for simulcast attendance.

Online bidding is hosted via EDGE Pipeline (web); AuctionACCESS membership is accepted, and dealers can also manage credentials via the “AuctionACCESS Mobile” app (for dealers, not transporters). The site also advertises a “Virtual Check” option (paybycheck.io) for ACH-style payment. Central offers a “Slow Check Program” (check hold) with fees per check amount for 28 days and optional 28‑day re‑up (e.g., $95 for checks up to $2,499; $150 for $2,500–$4,999; $175 for $5,000–$7,499; $195 for $7,500–$10,000; one check per vehicle; titles held until check is dropped). Start times for the Tuesday auction vary slightly across pages (10:00, 10:15, 10:30 AM); confirm the exact time on the week of attendance via the homepage or EDGE Pipeline event listing. Pickup hours are Mon–Fri 9–5; remove by Friday 5 PM to avoid storage.

No vehicle may leave without a gate pass or a block receipt (for a 10‑minute test drive). Vehicles must be paid in full by 5:00 PM sale day before release. All vehicles exiting are subject to search at the exit gate. Dealer ID cards are used to enter the grounds. Risk of loss transfers to buyer when the hammer drops; pickup during posted hours.

No retail customers; dealers only for the regular weekly auction. No one under 16 allowed on auction grounds.; Payment late fees: $100 late fee per vehicle if not paid by 5:00 PM on sale day.; Title absent policy: Blue Light; 14 days for seller to produce title; unannounced title-absent incurs $100 fee; buyer may return vehicle on day 14 by 5:00 PM if title not delivered (max 200 miles, $0.50/mile overage). After 90 days without return, vehicle becomes AS‑IS property of buyer.; Security: All vehicles leaving the auction are subject to search at the exit gate; security may request dealer card. Tipping is prohibited.

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Dealer sale: Licensed dealer; Dealer ID card for entry; must pay by 5:00 PM sale day; obtain a gate pass (or block receipt for a brief test drive).

After payment, obtain gate pass; proceed to yard during pickup hours; vehicles are subject to exit gate search; remove by Friday 5:00 PM to avoid storage fees.