IAA Burlington (VT)

304 Colchester Rd, Essex, VT 05452, United States
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
Branch weekly salvage/used vehicle auctions (Burlington). Platform-wide formats available to buyers include: Live digital auctions (AuctionNow), Timed Auctions, IAA Buy Now, IAA Specialty (commercial/heavy), IAA Rec Rides (powersports), IAA Dream Rides (collector/exotic), and IAA Virtual Lane (online-only inventory).
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Weekly branch auction: Every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. ET. Vehicle preview available the day before the auction from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. local time. Note: The ‘Auctions’ list may display times in your selected site time zone (e.g., shows Thursday 08:30 AM CDT while Branch Notes show 9:30 a.m. ET).
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
IAA Transport offers door‑to‑door delivery within the continental U.S. and to select international destinations (Europe: Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia). Buyers can calculate a quote online before purchase, pay online, and receive real‑time status updates. For unsupported international routes to ports, a Dock Receipt must be provided. Auto Tow service is available for recurring local drop‑offs within a branch’s territory.
Buyer Fee Details
Day vehicle was awarded + 4 days (free). Purchases must be secured within 5 business days or IAA may relocate the vehicle (fees apply).
Seller Fees
Not specified
Storage Holding Fees
Free storage: Day vehicle was awarded + 4 days. Purchases must be secured within 5 business days of purchase; if not, IAA will transport the vehicle to the nearest facility (standard transportation and storage fees apply). Storage fee after free period: $50.00/day.
Who can Register
Eligible buyers: Individual (Public) buyers may register and bid on inventory open to the public (varies by state); Licensed Business buyers may bid on inventory where their business license meets state requirements. Registration method: Online via IAAI.com or through the IAA Buyer App. Registration fee: $200 at sign-up. Document eSignature note: eSignature is not available in Vermont. Security deposit/bidding deposit: Not specified on the official registration page.

Fees and Methods

Payment Methods
Accepted: Western Union (U.S. locations, excluding Walmart); MoneyGram (U.S. locations, excluding Walmart; $9,000 per transaction; multiple transactions per day allowed; some locations like CVS/Food Town have $2,000/transaction limits); PayPal (online and IAA Buyer App); I-Pay (ACH, U.S. Licensed Business accounts only); Credit/Debit cards (daily limit $2,500 for Public accounts; $20,000 for Licensed Business accounts; one year of purchase history required; all major cards except American Express; card name must match account; processing fee applies); Cash in-branch ($500/day limit); Cash equivalents (cashier’s checks, certified checks; no daily limit); Wire transfer/Account Credit (no limits; no third‑party wires accepted after June 1; funds post as Account Credit to apply online at checkout); Financing (floorplan) for domestic dealers only; Account Credit. Explicitly not accepted: Money orders and traveler’s checks not accepted effective July 7, 2025; American Express not accepted for credit card payments; no third‑party credit/debit cards.
Bidding Methods
Online only via IAA AuctionNow on web and the IAA Buyer App; no in-branch kiosk bidding.

Rules and Notes

Extended Notes
Branch address: 304 Colchester Rd., P.O. Box 8368, Essex Junction, VT 05452; Branch phone: 802‑872‑7838; Branch Manager: Joshua Layne. Exact buyer app name: “IAA Buyer Salvage Auctions” (for buyers to search, bid, and pay by app). Exact transporter app name: “IAA Tow” (for transporters to receive dispatches and schedule pickups). Time zones: The branch notes list auction time in ET, while the site may display CDT or your selected time zone in the ‘Auctions’ list; use ‘Set My Time Zone’ on the page to view in your local time. For offsite/virtual lane vehicles, IAA emails pickup instructions after payment and that email serves as the release form. A downloadable “gate pass” is explicitly referenced on IAA’s Canada support site after payment; a U.S. gate pass process is not specified on public pages. Transporters can pay on a buyer’s behalf at MoneyGram using the buyer’s invoice details.
Pickup Rules
Pickup hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET (yard closes earlier than office to allow for loading). Vehicles can be picked up on sale day. Transport drivers and towers must wear a highly visible safety vest on IAA property. IAA loaders are not permitted to lift items greater than 11,000 lbs; transporters must have proper equipment and are solely responsible for loading. For offsite vehicles and certain virtual lanes, once payment is confirmed, IAA sends an email with pickup instructions; that email serves as the release form for pickup. Gate pass process for U.S. pickups is not specified on the public pages.
Policies
Payment due dates: Domestic buyers — day awarded + 2 days; Foreign buyers — day awarded + 4 days; payment due by 5:00 p.m. branch local time on the due date; late fee $50 or 2% (whichever is greater).; Digital-only auction model via IAA AuctionNow; buyers must bid from their own device; in-branch kiosk bidding is not available.; Credit/debit cards accepted online and in-app/branch with limits ($2,500 Public; $20,000 Licensed) and no American Express; one year purchase history required; cardholder name must match buyer account.; Money orders and traveler’s checks are not accepted effective July 7, 2025. Third‑party wire transfers are not accepted after June 1.; Transporters and towers must wear a high‑visibility safety vest on IAA property; IAA loaders cannot lift items >11,000 lbs; transporter is solely responsible for loading.; IAA Transport offers door‑to‑door delivery within the continental U.S. and select international markets; Auto Tow service available for local recurring drop‑offs.

Third Party

Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Exact app name for transporters: IAA Tow App (transporters should download). Transporters must register as an outbound vehicle transporter at an IAA branch. High‑visibility safety vest required on IAA property; transporter must have correct equipment and assumes loading responsibility. Transporters can pay on buyer’s behalf at MoneyGram using the buyer’s invoice details.
Third Party Process
Buyer authorizes transporter and completes payment. Transporter schedules pickups and receives dispatch/updates via the IAA Tow App; on arrival, transporter follows branch yard procedures and presents release as applicable (for some offsite pickups, the emailed instructions serve as the release).

Self Pickup

Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Vehicle must be paid in full; arrive during yard hours; transporters must wear a high‑visibility safety vest; valid government‑issued photo ID required for in‑branch cash/cash‑equivalent payments. For offsite units, present the emailed release instructions (email serves as release). Gate pass requirement for U.S. branches is not specified on public pages.
Self Pickup Process
After winning and paying, check vehicle pick-up status (877‑272‑6665) if needed. Arrive during yard hours (Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET); yard closes earlier than the office for loading. IAA loaders cannot lift items >11,000 lbs; bring appropriate equipment or a transporter.
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