Contra Costa County Public Auto Auction

In Person. Online bidding not specified.

Official site functions as a dealership website and includes an auction ‘How it works’ section under Financing. It does not publish a recurring auction calendar. An older page shows an example ‘Next Auction: Saturday @ 10 am’ with matching preview times, suggesting a typical 10:00 AM start, but the dated example should not be treated as current. Third-party listings conflict on frequency: Pittsburg Chamber directory states ‘first Saturday of every other month’ (also contains a line that says ‘every first Saturday of the month’), while other listings echo ‘every other month’ or ‘monthly.’ Verify dates directly with the auction before planning. Daily non-auction retail sales (‘Buy It Now’) are available on the lot. No information on apps, virtual queue, gate passes, or transporter authorization is published.

After paying the balance and signing DMV/sales documents, staff posts a temporary registration in the vehicle. Show your sales receipt to lot staff after the auction has completed; the vehicle will be brought around. No vehicle checkout during the auction.

Vehicles are sold “as is, where is.”; Financing must be approved prior to the auction; you cannot bid and then seek financing.; Preview is available Friday 12:00–5:00 PM and Saturday 9:00–10:00 AM prior to the auction.; 25% non‑refundable deposit due after winning; balance due by 4:00 PM on auction day or on Monday during office hours.; No vehicle checkout during the auction; checkout occurs after the auction concludes.

Yes

Sales receipt required; balance must be paid and paperwork completed; temporary registration posted by staff.

1) Pay balance at cashier; 2) Sign DMV and sales documents; 3) Staff places temp registration; 4) Present receipt to lot staff after the auction; 5) Vehicle is brought around for you to drive away. No checkout during the auction.