Central Florida Auction, LLC

4445 Us hwy 17, West, Haines City, FL 33844, United States
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Auction Details
Auction Format
In Person
Auction Type
Public consignment auctions featuring vehicles (cars, trucks, vans, big rigs, buses, golf carts) and equipment (farm, industrial, construction), plus liquidations, repos, and trade-ins. Auctions are conducted live in person and simultaneously online (webcast).
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Auctions held the 1st and 3rd Saturdays monthly; preview on the Friday before each auction from 9:00 AM–6:00 PM; gates open 8:00 AM on sale day; live auction starts at 10:00 AM. Auction week hours: Mon–Thu 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Fri lot open 9:00 AM–6:00 PM (office closed). Non‑auction week hours: Mon–Thu 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Fri closed.
Auction Delivery Available
No
Auction Delivery Details
Auction explicitly states it does not offer shipping.
Buyer Fee Details
Not specified. Deadline: remove by the Thursday following the auction; after 30 days items considered abandoned and towed at owner’s expense.
Seller Fees
Consignor (seller) fees sliding scale: 25% ($0–$500), 17% ($501–$1,000), 10% ($1,001 and up). Note: “We no longer charge consignor fees for heavy equipment.”
Storage Holding Fees
Not specified. Site states items must be removed by the Thursday following the auction; no storage rate posted. Hibid listings note items left after 30 days will be considered abandoned and towed at the owner’s expense.
Who can Register
Open to the public. In-person bidders register at the gate on auction day (simple and free; bring driver’s license or passport; non‑US passport requires I‑95 form). Online bidders must register and be approved in advance via HiBid; registration cutoff 10:00 AM Friday (24 hours before the Saturday auction). Online registration requires a phone approval; for online bidding you may be asked to submit driver’s license, front/back of a credit card in the same name, and for out-of-state bidders, bank proof of funds up to your bidding limit. Must be at least 18 to bid; at least 16 to attend. Dealers have a separate packet due by 5:00 PM Thursday before sale.

Fees and Methods

Payment Methods
Accepted: cash; credit and debit cards (3.75% fee); cashier’s checks; wire transfers. Payment due by 5:00 PM on the day of the sale (both online and in person). Explicitly unaccepted methods: Not specified.
Bidding Methods
Both In Person and Online. Online bidding is hosted on HiBid as a live webcast; users can set automatic bids (max/stop bids). Registration/approval required by 10:00 AM Friday before the auction.

Rules and Notes

Extended Notes
Online bidding is conducted on HiBid (Live Webcast). Optional mobile app for bidders: “HiBid” by 402 Ventures, LLC is available on the Apple App Store; not required to bid, as you can bid via web. No buyer/transporter-specific apps, gate passes, PIN codes, or digital check-in processes are described by the auction. Address appears on the official site as 4445 US Hwy 17 West, Haines City, FL 33844. Some past HiBid pages list 4435 US Hwy 17; treat that as a likely typo and verify with the auction. Dealer registration packet must be received by 5:00 PM Thursday before sale. Vehicles may be described as Runs & Moves or Inop; specific driving-off-the-lot restrictions are not specified.
Pickup Rules
Items must be removed by the Thursday following the auction unless other arrangements are made. Removal typically allowed two hours after the last item is sold on auction day, and Monday–Thursday during posted hours (per auction listing; e.g., 9:00 AM–3:30 PM or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM). No shipping is offered by the auction. After 30 days, items are considered abandoned and will be towed at the owner’s expense.
Policies
Must be at least 18 to bid and 16 to attend.; All items sold AS-IS; all sales final.; Sales tax 7% collected on all sales unless a valid tax exemption is on file; tax collected on titled vehicles unless a current auto dealer’s license is on file at registration.; Title processing typically 4–6 weeks; Fast Title option available for an additional $60 plus regular $195 title fee.; Online registration cutoff is 10:00 AM Friday before the Saturday sale; an approval call is required before you can bid online.; Abandonment: items left after 30 days considered abandoned and will be towed at owner’s expense.

Third Party

Third Party Available
Not specified
Third Party Requirements
Not specified. Auction notes no shipping; buyers may need to arrange their own transport.
Third Party Process
Not specified (no details on transporter authorization, gate passes, or check-in).

Self Pickup

Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Full payment by 5:00 PM on sale day; government-issued ID; pickup within required timeframe (by Thursday following auction).
Self Pickup Process
Pickup begins two hours after the last item is sold and continues Mon–Thu during posted hours. Check in at the site; no shipping provided. Loading assistance/process not specified.
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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