Delaware Auto Exchange
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Both
Auction Type
Weekly public & dealer auto auction (open to the public and dealers). Heavy equipment auctions: weekly online and twice a year in person. Sale types shown on EDGE Pipeline include: Damage/Inop, Dealer, Internet, Lease, Public, Sale, Specialty.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Weekly Public & Dealer Auto Auction: Every Thursday at 6:30 PM. Lanes and run list published weekly; First-Time Buyer Seminar at 6:20 PM on sale day. Office hours: Tue 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Wed 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Thu 9:00 AM–10:00 PM (Sale @ 6:30 PM), Fri 8:00 AM–1:00 PM. Equipment auctions: weekly online and twice a year in person (dates as announced).
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Transportation team available; coverage stated as entire United States and parts of Canada and Mexico. Pricing, scheduling, and who is eligible (public vs. dealers) not specified on site.
Buyer Fee Details
Not specified.
Seller Fees
$40 cash registration fee per vehicle to sell. Additional seller’s fee based on final sale price (exact schedule not posted; provided at time of registration).
Storage Holding Fees
Not specified (no storage/holding fee policy posted).
Who can Register
Public and dealers. Public buyers: on-site/in-person registration only (online public registration not accepted); must present valid driver’s license, provide proof of insurance after purchase, and place a $400 cash deposit per vehicle intended to bid on. Dealers: online Dealer Registration Form available; dealer portal access provided for accounting and simulcast bidding.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: cash, credit/debit cards (3% surcharge), certified bank checks, ACH/wire, money orders. Not accepted: Financing is not offered. Personal checks: Not specified.
Bidding Methods
Public auto auction: In person (on-site); online option for public not specified. Dealer bidding: Both in-lane and online simulcast (EdgePipeline/member tools). Heavy equipment: Online bidding via BidWrangler (Motivated Auction Group) and in-person at specified semiannual events.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Lanes are published weekly with unit counts and lane purposes (e.g., Z lane for non-runners). Run list updates begin Wednesday afternoons with new vehicles added up to Thursday before the auction. Public page reiterates two main lanes with sub-lanes to increase throughput. Dealer services note transportation coverage across the U.S., parts of Canada and Mexico, and simulcast exposure via EdgePipeline. Heavy equipment sales are presented under Motivated Auction Group using BidWrangler; DAE states weekly online equipment sales and twice-yearly in-person events. Mobile app requirements, appointment/virtual queue systems, storage fee policy, and third-party transporter authorization processes are not addressed on the site.
Pickup Rules
No vehicle may be moved from the property until payment is received in full. Payment must be made by end of sale night or by 12:00 PM the next business day; $50/day late fee after that. Buyer must show proof of valid insurance (on another vehicle they own or new policy) before a purchased vehicle may leave the property. Other pickup/loading procedures, appointments, and gate pass systems: Not specified.
Policies
Title delay: Some vehicles are sold with a title delay; seller has 21 business days to provide the title. No reimbursement for repair/transport costs if title cannot be produced.; All sales are AS-IS; no warranty, returns, or exchanges.; Right to refuse service to any individual.; Surveillance/media consent: Use of security cameras and potential use of images/video for marketing and social media.; Non-payment/collections: Forfeiture of $400 deposit if buyer backs out or fails to pay; DAE may pursue legal remedies and collections; buyer responsible for related costs.; Public buyer registration: On-site only; online public registration not accepted.; First-Time Buyer Seminar at 6:20 PM before the auction.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Not specified
Third Party Requirements
Not specified (no posted authorization, PIN, or gate pass process for outside transporters).
Third Party Process
Not specified.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Valid driver’s license; proof of insurance before the vehicle leaves; payment in full by the deadline; $400 cash deposit to bid (refunded if no purchase and badge returned).
Self Pickup Process
General process not detailed. Office hours indicate windows for business/pickup: Tue 9–5, Wed 9–5, Thu 9–10 (sale @ 6:30 PM), Fri 8–1. Appointment system, virtual queue, gate pass, or loading assistance policies are 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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