IAA Indianapolis (IN)
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
Public auction at this branch. IAA also offers Live Auctions (digital), Timed Auctions, Buy Now, Dream Rides, Electric Vehicle Auctions, Rec Rides, Specialty, and Virtual Lane sales.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Weekly sale: Every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time; onsite preview available 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. local time the day before sale.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
IAA Transport offers door‑to‑door delivery; Auto Tow can automatically deliver each purchased vehicle locally if enabled on your account. For port deliveries to unsupported countries, a Dock Receipt must be provided. Contact IAA Transport at 855‑694‑7502 or IAATransport@iaai.com.
Buyer Fee Details
Day awarded + 4 days free; after that, storage fee $50.00 applies. Purchases must be secured within 5 business days or IAA may relocate the vehicle (fees may apply).
Seller Fees
Not specified
Storage Holding Fees
Free storage: Day vehicle was awarded + 4 days. Storage fee thereafter: $50.00. Purchases must be secured within 5 business days or IAA may relocate the vehicle (transport/storage fees may apply).
Who can Register
Individuals (public) and licensed business buyers can register online. This branch is open to public buyers. Registration fee: $200 at sign‑up. Required documents include government ID (and proof of address if needed); business buyers also submit a business license and, where applicable, state resale/tax forms (e.g., IN ST‑105d). Deposit requirement: Not specified.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: MoneyGram (in person; $9,000/transaction, multiple per day allowed; transporters can pay on your behalf using your invoice), PayPal (online and in the IAA Buyer App), I‑Pay ACH (online; U.S. licensed business accounts only; limits vary), Credit/Debit cards (online/in person/in app; daily limits $2,500 Public, $20,000 Licensed Business; one year purchase history required; all major cards except American Express), Cash (in person; $500/day), Cash equivalents including cashier’s/official bank checks and traveler’s checks (in person; remitter name must match buyer/owner/employee; change not provided). Not accepted: American Express; USPS money orders not accepted starting June 1, 2024.
Bidding Methods
Online only (no in‑person bidding). Platforms: IAAI.com (AuctionNow) and the IAA Buyer App.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
EXACT app names and who needs them: 1) IAA Buyer App (for buyers) – bid/buy, pay via PayPal/credit within app, manage watch list and auctions; 2) IAA Tow App (for IAA transporter partners) – dispatch, schedule pickups; towers must register as outbound vehicle transporters at a branch. For self/third‑party pickups, IAA often sends a release email after payment; in online‑exclusive/virtual‑lane cases the email itself serves as the release. Virtual queue, PIN codes, and gate‑pass/barcode requirements are not specified on the Indianapolis page. Times on branch run lists may display in your selected site time zone; Branch Notes state local sale time (9:30 a.m. ET on Wednesdays).
Pickup Rules
Pickup hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET (yard closes earlier than office). Transport drivers/towers must wear a highly visible safety vest on IAA property. IAA loaders are not permitted to lift items >11,000 lbs; transporters must have appropriate equipment and are responsible for loading. After payment is confirmed, IAA sends a pickup/release email; that email serves as the release form for pickup (for certain online-exclusive/virtual-lane scenarios).
Policies
Days to pay: Domestic buyers have award day + 2 days; foreign buyers award day + 4 days. Payment due by 5:00 p.m. branch local time. Late fee: $50.00 or 2% (whichever is greater).; AuctionNow is the digital auction platform; auctions start at posted time and proceed in Run # order. Kiosk bidding in branches is not provided; buyers must use their own device.; Payment channel limits and exclusions: MoneyGram $9,000 per transaction (multiple per day allowed; some locations $2,000 per transaction); credit/debit cards exclude American Express and require one‑year purchase history; USPS money orders not accepted starting June 1, 2024.; Public buying eligibility at this branch: “Auction: Open to public buyers.”
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Transporter must have the buyer’s release information. High‑visibility safety vest required on site; responsible for proper equipment and loading. For carriers in IAA’s network, use the IAA Tow App (transport partners only) and register as an outbound vehicle transporter at an IAA branch. Authorization PIN/gate‑pass system: Not specified.
Third Party Process
Buyer arranges pickup after payment posts and shares release details with the carrier. Carrier checks in during yard hours and follows site PPE/equipment rules. Alternatively, buyer can book IAA Transport for door‑to‑door delivery.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Payment must be posted. Bring the IAA pickup/release email (serves as release), government‑issued ID, and required PPE (safety vest). Ensure your equipment can safely load the vehicle (IAA loader limit 11,000 lbs).
Self Pickup Process
1) Pay for the vehicle; 2) Receive pickup/release email from IAA; 3) Arrive during yard hours; 4) Present release email/ID; 5) Load vehicle (IAA may assist within loader limits).
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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