IAA Clearwater
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
Digital salvage/repairable and used vehicle auctions via IAA AuctionNow. Additional IAA-wide buying formats available: IAA Buy Now (fixed-price between auctions), IAA Dream Rides (classic/exotic/luxury), IAA Rec Rides (powersports), IAA Specialty (commercial equipment), and IAA Virtual Lane (Buy Now inventory).
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Weekly branch auction: Every Monday at 9:30 a.m. ET. Onsite vehicle preview: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. local time the day before the scheduled auction.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
IAA Transport offers door-to-door vehicle delivery within the U.S. and select international destinations. Buyers can calculate a delivery quote before completing the purchase, place orders online, and receive status updates. For port deliveries to unsupported countries, a Dock Receipt must be emailed to IAATransport@iaai.com. Auto Tow service is available for local, recurring deliveries to a designated address.
Buyer Fee Details
Day vehicle was awarded + 4 days (free). Storage fee of $50.00 applies after the free period.
Seller Fees
Not specified
Storage Holding Fees
Free storage period: Day vehicle was awarded + 4 days. Storage fee after free period: $50.00. Payment due by 5:00 p.m. branch local time on the due date.
Who can Register
Individuals (Public) and Licensed Business Buyers can register online via IAAI.com or the IAA Buyer App. Public buyer bidding eligibility varies by state; buyers should confirm the ‘Who Can Bid’ list on each vehicle’s detail page. Required documents include a government-issued ID (driver’s license, state ID, or passport). Licensed business buyers must provide a business license. Registration fee: $200 at sign-up. No deposit policy is explicitly mentioned.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: MoneyGram (up to $9,000 per transaction; multiple transactions allowed; transporters can pay on buyer’s behalf), PayPal (online and in IAA Buyer App, subject to card limits), I-Pay (online and app; Domestic Licensed Business accounts only), Credit/Debit Cards (online, app, or in-branch; daily limits: $2,500 Public, $20,000 Licensed Business; American Express not accepted; one year of established purchase history required for online card payments), Cash (in-branch, daily limit $500), Cash equivalents (money orders, cashier’s checks, certified checks, traveler’s checks) with remitter-name restrictions; checks/money orders payable to Insurance Auto Auctions or IAA. In-branch payment fee: $20 for cash, money order, cashier’s/company check payments. Not accepted: American Express; USPS money orders (not accepted starting June 1, 2024). Note: Clearwater branch page also lists in-person options as Cash, Credit Card (less than $250), or Certified Check; online options include I‑Pay and Wire Transfer.
Bidding Methods
Online only (website and IAA Buyer App). No in-person bidding; buyers must use their own device.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Mobile apps and who uses them: IAA Buyer App (for buyers to register, bid, pay, and manage accounts); IAA Tow App (for IAA transporter network to receive dispatch and schedule pickups; outbound transporters can register at branches). IAA Transport provides optional delivery; contact IAATransport@iaai.com or 855-694-7502 for assistance. Public vs. dealer eligibility varies by state and vehicle; check each vehicle’s ‘Who Can Bid’ list on the Vehicle Detail Page. Virtual/Buy Now lanes note that a post-payment email may serve as the vehicle release form at certain offsite/virtual inventory locations. Clearwater branch yard closes earlier than the office to allow time for loading.
Pickup Rules
Pick-up available Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET; vehicles can be picked up on sale day. Branch yards close earlier than offices to allow for pullout/loading. Transport drivers and towers must wear a highly visible safety vest on IAA property. IAA loaders will not lift items >11,000 lbs; transporters must have proper equipment and are solely responsible for loading. For pick-up status of a purchased vehicle, call 877-272-6665. Specific gate pass/PIN requirements are not stated on the Clearwater page. (IAA notes for Virtual/Buy Now lanes: after payment, an email with detailed instructions serves as the release form at certain virtual/offsite locations.)
Policies
Days to Pay: Domestic buyers – day awarded + 2 days; Foreign buyers – day awarded + 4 days; payment due by 5:00 p.m. local time on due date; late fee $50.00 or 2% (whichever is greater).; Onsite preview: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. local time the day before the auction.; Safety requirement: Transport drivers and towers must wear high-visibility safety vests while on IAA property.; IAA auctions are conducted on the digital AuctionNow platform; no in-person bidding or in-branch kiosks for bidding.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Transport drivers/towers must wear high-visibility safety vests on IAA property and have proper loading equipment. IAA Tow App is used by IAA’s transporter network (outbound vehicle transporters register at branches). Transporters can also pay via MoneyGram on the buyer’s behalf using invoice details.
Third Party Process
Buyer may arrange transport through IAA Transport (managed online) or hire a third party. For IAA Tow Network carriers, dispatch and scheduling are handled via the IAA Tow App. At pick-up, transporter follows branch check-in, presents release documentation (per email/invoice), and handles loading within yard rules.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Government-issued ID and paid invoice (standard auction release). High-visibility safety vest required on yard. No specific gate pass/PIN requirement listed on the Clearwater page.
Self Pickup Process
After payment is confirmed, arrive during yard hours (Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET). Check in at the branch office, then proceed to yard for pullout/loading. IAA loaders cannot lift >11,000 lbs. Vehicles can be picked up on sale day. For vehicle pick-up status, call 877-272-6665.
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