IAA Fontana
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
Branch sale: weekly digital salvage auction (Fontana: Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. PT). IAA platform also offers Timed Auctions, Buy Now, and other specialty/virtual lanes accessible to buyers via web and app.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. PT (digital sale). Onsite vehicle preview available 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. local time the business day before the auction.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
IAA Transport offers door‑to‑door delivery within the continental U.S. and service to select international destinations. Buyers can calculate a quote before purchase and coordinate delivery online; real‑time status updates are provided. Local Auto Tow service can be enabled to automatically deliver each purchased vehicle to a preset local drop‑off.
Buyer Fee Details
Day vehicle was awarded + 2 days free; storage $50/day thereafter.
Seller Fees
Not specified on public site for this branch.
Storage Holding Fees
Free storage through the day the vehicle is awarded plus 2 additional days for both domestic and foreign buyers at this branch; thereafter, 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. Public buyers may bid only on inventory and at locations open to the public as permitted by state rules; Licensed Business buyers may bid where their license meets state requirements. Registration requires government ID (and proof of address if ID lacks it). Licensed Business buyers also provide a business license. A $200 annual registration fee is required at sign-up for U.S. buyers.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: MoneyGram (U.S., up to $9,000 per transaction, multiple per day allowed except certain retailers); PayPal (online/app); I‑Pay (ACH for Licensed Business accounts with U.S. bank); Credit/Debit cards (all major cards except American Express; daily limits: $2,500 Public, $20,000 Licensed Business; online/app/branch); Cash (daily limit $500 per day per branch); Cash equivalents (money orders except USPS after 2024‑06‑01, cashier’s/official bank checks, certified checks, traveler’s checks). Wire Transfer/Account Credit accepted with no daily maximums. Name on credit/debit card must match registered buyer; third‑party cards not allowed.
Bidding Methods
Online only via IAA AuctionNow on web or IAA Buyer App (no in‑person bidding; buyers must use their own device; branch kiosks are not provided).
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Time zone display: IAA site often displays auction start times in Central Time on the calendar, but the Fontana branch note confirms the local sale time is Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. PT. Mobile apps: Buyers use the exact app name “IAA Buyer App” (App Store listing title: “IAA Buyer Salvage Auctions”) for bidding and payments; transporters use the exact app name “IAA Tow” for dispatch and pickup scheduling. Gate pass/PIN or digital check‑in procedures are not published for U.S. on public pages—marked Not specified. Driving vehicles off the lot is not addressed on the Fontana page; some other IAA branches explicitly require towing only, so confirm with Fontana if in doubt.
Pickup Rules
Pickup hours (yard): Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. PT. Branch yards close earlier than offices to allow time for pullout/loading. Transport drivers and towers must wear a high‑visibility safety vest on IAA property. IAA loaders will not lift items over 11,000 lbs; transporters must have proper equipment and are solely responsible for loading those items.
Policies
Late payment fee: $50.00 or 2% (whichever is greater); Domestic buyers have award day + 2 days to pay; Foreign buyers award day + 4 days to pay.; Auctions are conducted digitally; buyers must bid on their own device. No in‑branch kiosks for bidding.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Transporters should register as an outbound vehicle transporter and use the IAA Tow App (exact name) to receive dispatches and schedule pickups. High‑visibility safety vest required on yard; transporter must have proper equipment and is responsible for loading heavy items. Authorization specifics (e.g., gate pass/PIN) are not specified for U.S. on public help pages.
Third Party Process
Buyer completes payment. Transporter schedules pickup in the IAA Tow App or coordinates with the branch, then checks in during yard hours and follows yard safety rules for loading.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Payment must be completed before release. High‑visibility safety vest required on yard. Bring appropriate equipment; IAA will not lift loads over 11,000 lbs.
Self Pickup Process
After payment, arrive during yard hours (Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. PT). Check in at the branch; yard closes earlier than the office for pullout/loading. Load vehicle with your own qualified equipment as needed; follow yard staff directions.
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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