IAA Colorado Springs
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Both
Auction Type
Digital salvage/used vehicle auctions (AuctionNow). Additional IAA auction offerings include Buy Now (fixed-price between auctions), Timed Auctions, Specialty segments such as Dream Rides (classics/exotics), Rec Rides (powersports), Rental Rides, and Virtual Lane (Buy Now inventory). Branch access: Colorado is open to Public buyers per IAA.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Weekly auction: Every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. MT. Onsite preview: day before auction from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. local time.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
IAA Transport offers delivery within the continental U.S. (door-to-door) and select international markets. Auto Tow service can auto-coordinate local door-to-door deliveries when enabled on your account. Port deliveries may require a Dock Receipt for unsupported destinations.
Buyer Fee Details
Day vehicle was awarded + 4 days free; storage fee of $50.00/day thereafter.
Seller Fees
Not specified on the public Colorado Springs branch page or general marketing pages reviewed.
Storage Holding Fees
Free storage through the day the vehicle is awarded plus 4 additional days. After that, storage fee is $50.00 per day. Late payment fee is $50.00 or 2% (whichever is greater).
Who can Register
Individuals (Public) and Licensed Business buyers can register online or via the IAA Buyer App. Public buyers may bid on vehicles in states/branches open to the public; IAA notes that Colorado is open to public buyers. Registration requires government-issued ID (and business license/tax forms for business buyers). A $200 registration fee is required at sign-up. Deposit/security deposit requirements were not specified on the public pages reviewed.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: MoneyGram (U.S. locations, excluding Walmart; $9,000 per transaction, multiple per day allowed with some store limits), PayPal (via web and IAA Buyer App), I‑Pay ACH (Licensed Business buyers with U.S. bank account), Credit/Debit cards ($20,000/day Licensed Business, $2,500/day Public; all major cards except American Express; one year of purchase history required for online card use), Cash (up to $500 per day, per branch), Cash equivalents (money orders, cashier’s checks, certified checks, traveler’s checks; remitter name restrictions apply), Wire transfer/Account Credit (no daily maximums). In-branch payments by cash/money order/cashier’s or company check incur a $20 In-Branch Payment fee. Not accepted: American Express (for credit card payments); USPS money orders not accepted starting June 1, 2024.
Bidding Methods
Online only (IAA.com/AuctionNow and IAA Buyer App). No in-branch kiosks for bidding per IAA guidance.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Mobile apps: Exact names and users—IAA Buyer App (for buyers to bid/pay/manage) and IAA Tow App (for IAA transport/tow partners; receives dispatch notifications and supports pickup workflows). IAA auctions are digital-only via AuctionNow and require buyers to bid from their own device; IAA states there are no in-branch kiosks for bidding. The Colorado Springs branch page shows an auction time label in CDT in one place but Branch Notes confirm the local start time is 9:30 a.m. MT on Wednesdays; follow the Branch Notes/local time. Safety vest requirements for transporters are documented on many IAA branch pages but are not explicitly listed on the Colorado Springs page. Gate pass/PIN/digital check-in procedures are not specified on the public pages reviewed.
Pickup Rules
Vehicle pickup hours at Colorado Springs are Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. MT (yard closes earlier than office for loading). IAA loaders are not permitted to lift items >11,000 lbs. Transporters must have correct equipment, be qualified to use it, and accept responsibility for loading. Additional branch-specific pickup rules such as safety vest requirements are commonly noted on other IAA branch pages, but not explicitly listed on the Colorado Springs page.
Policies
Days to Pay: Domestic buyers—award day + 2 days; Foreign buyers—award day + 4 days; late fee $50 or 2%, whichever is greater.; Payment options include PayPal, MoneyGram, I‑Pay ACH (Licensed Business), credit/debit (no American Express), cash (limit $500/day/branch), cash equivalents, and wire/account credit. In-branch cash/check payments incur a $20 fee. USPS money orders not accepted starting June 1, 2024.; Colorado is open to Public buyers (public bidding allowed where permitted by state).
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Transport drivers must have appropriate equipment and are responsible for loading. Many IAA branches require transporters/towers to wear high-visibility safety vests on IAA property (not explicitly listed on the Colorado Springs page but stated on multiple IAA branch pages). Authorization specifics (e.g., gate pass, PIN) are not published on the Colorado Springs page.
Third Party Process
Buyer arranges pickup after payment confirmation and provides release documentation/instructions as applicable. Alternatively, buyer can book IAA Transport through IAAI.com. Some IAA pages note that for Online Exclusive purchases, the emailed instructions and release email are used at pickup.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Payment must be confirmed before release. Bring necessary identification and release documentation. For some Online Exclusive/Virtual Lane purchases, the release email serves as the release form for pickup. Yard hours apply; branch loaders have 11,000 lb lift limit.
Self Pickup Process
After payment confirmation, arrive during yard hours. Branch yards close earlier than offices to allow loading. Follow staff instructions for pullout/loading. If vehicle was purchased via Online Exclusive/Virtual Lane, use the emailed release instructions and release email for pickup.
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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