Central Auto Auction
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Both
Auction Type
Dealer-only weekly wholesale auction; GSA government fleet auctions (open to the public); Internet/Simulcast sale on auction day; 24/7 online event sales via OVE (mostly GM inventory).
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Weekly dealer auction on Tuesdays. Start time shown variously as 10:15 AM (site header), 10:30 AM (Live Sale page), and 10:00–10:15 AM on specific event notices; preview lot opens at 9:00 AM. GSA public sales are typically the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10:15 AM.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Auction advertises nationwide vehicle transportation as a service; contact the auction for arrangements, timing, and costs (details not posted).
Buyer Fee Details
From sale day (Tuesday) until Friday at 5:00 PM (then $10/day storage begins). Vehicles left >10 days after sale are towed as abandoned.
Seller Fees
“NO ENTRY FEE, EVER!” for consignors. Other specific seller fee amounts (e.g., sale fees, detail, etc.) not listed.
Storage Holding Fees
Vehicles purchased on Tuesday must be removed by Friday at 5:00 PM or storage of $10 per calendar day will be charged. Any vehicle left more than 10 days after the auction is considered abandoned and will be towed off the premises by an independent contractor.
Who can Register
Regular weekly auction: Dealers only (no retail customers); must be licensed and registered with the auction. Dealer ID cards are required to enter. Registration can be completed via AuctionACCESS (If you have AuctionACCESS, you’re already signed up) or by submitting the Central Dealer Application Package (fax/email originals required). GSA sales: Open to the public; register directly with GSA Fleet for online, or arrive early to register in person for in‑lane bidding; for online simulcast at Central, contact the auction after GSA registration.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Payment due by 5:00 PM sale day. Accepted: approved company check, cash, credit card, and floor plan. Major credit cards accepted: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover. Virtual/ACH check available via “Virtual Check” (paybycheck.io). Not accepted: personal checks. Returned checks incur a $100 service fee plus bank charge and applicable late fee.
Bidding Methods
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.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
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.
Pickup Rules
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.
Policies
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.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Not specified
Third Party Requirements
Not specified on the site (authorization process, apps, or PIN systems not described).
Third Party Process
Not specified.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
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).
Self Pickup Process
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.
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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