Dealer's Choice Auto Auction
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Both
Auction Type
Weekly dealer-only wholesale auction (Tuesday evenings). Online simulcast available. Lane mapping includes: Dealer Consignment (A/B), Specialty/Unique (C), Inoperative (I), Repossessed (R), Xtra add-ons (X). Also references additional online/partner lanes: During-the-week sale (D), OVE sale (O), SmartAuction sale (S), Out-of-market online sale (M).
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Sale every Tuesday at 6:00 PM. Lane run order indicated as I, C, L, R, A; L lane is for late-model (2020 and newer). Office hours: Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, Fri 8:30 AM–3:00 PM.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Business profile states the auction offers nationwide transportation of automobiles. Pricing, scheduling method, and coverage specifics are not detailed on the official site.
Buyer Fee Details
Not specified for post-sale buyer pickups.
Seller Fees
Online Success Fee: $50 per unit for sellers on simulcast sales (effective 1/1/24). Title Attached (TA) fee: $25; additional late fee $25 if title not produced within 21 days of sale.
Storage Holding Fees
Buyer post-sale storage/holding fees: Not specified. For repossessed/consigned units stored by the auction: per diem storage is charged if the vehicle is stored and not sold at the auction; no storage charge if it is sold at the auction.
Who can Register
Dealer-only auction; only licensed motor vehicle dealers or their representatives may do business. Retail customers are not allowed on premises. Registration can be started via Dealer Login (AuctionACCESS supported) or by completing and emailing/faxing the New Dealer Registration packet. Required items include: copy of current dealer license, voided business check, photo IDs for all representatives, Bank Letter (to expedite buying privileges), W-9; floorplan/bank details requested. Deposits: Not specified.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted methods indicated in registration packet: Cash, Checks, and Floorplan company. Explicitly not accepted: Drafts (“No drafts” and all vehicles must be paid sale day).
Bidding Methods
Both. In person on sale night and online via Simulcast (Dealer Login required). The login portal references “EDGE Lookout,” but no specific app downloads or requirements are stated on the site.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
The homepage links to AuctionACCESS for dealer verification and instructs dealers to use Dealer Login to access the Buy Online (Simulcast) tab. The dealer portal login page references EDGE Lookout, but the site does not publish any explicit mobile app requirements for buyers, transporters, or self-pickups, nor any virtual queue or PIN/gate-pass app workflows. A separate Bank/Credit Union Services page describes repossession support and storage for consignors but does not define buyer post-sale storage fees. Address: 503 Wapello St South (Hwy 61), Mediapolis, IA 52637; phone 319-394-3510.
Pickup Rules
Gate pass required: No vehicle may leave the premises without a gate pass. After 5:00 PM on sale day, vehicles are not to be moved from their assigned parking spaces. Test drives are allowed on sale day until 5:00 PM only, using your own dealer plate, and drivers are responsible for any damage. Additional pickup/loading procedures, queue/appointment systems, and transporter check-in are not specified.
Policies
Buyers are bound to all “IF” sales until 12:00 noon the next business day.; Mechanical arbitration must be initiated the night of the auction (including IFs). Separate 7 business day window applies to unannounced flood, structural/frame damage, and cracked blocks.; Title Attached (TA): Seller has 21 days to provide title; TA fee $25 and $25 late fee if over 21 days. Buyers should not sell or repair TA units until title is received.; Only licensed dealers may participate; retail customers are not allowed on auction premises.; All vehicles must be paid for on sale day; drafts are not accepted.; Lane mapping and simulcast fees effective 1/1/24; PSI required on simulcast purchases as described.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Not specified
Third Party Requirements
Not specified (no published transporter registration, authorization PIN, or app process found).
Third Party Process
Not specified.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Gate pass required to remove any vehicle. Other requirements (IDs, appointments, digital check-in, PINs/apps) are not specified.
Self Pickup Process
Not specified beyond needing a gate pass; movement restrictions apply after 5:00 PM on sale day.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Dealers Choice Auto Auction work?
Dealers Choice Auto Auction works by hosting scheduled dealer-only sales where participants can bid in person or online.
How much do vehicles cost at Dealers Choice Auto Auction?
The cost of vehicles at Dealers Choice Auto Auction depends on the results of competitive bidding.
What are the benefits of Dealers Choice Auto Auction?
Some of the benefits include a welcoming atmosphere, long history, and digital auction participation.
What types of vehicles are available at Dealers Choice Auto Auction?
The types of vehicles available include dealer consignments, fleet cars, and trade-ins.
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