IAA Lexington (SC) — serves Columbia metro area
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
Salvage/insurance auctions hosted digitally. Branch live sale (Lexington, SC). IAA also offers Timed Auctions, Buy Now, and specialty categories (Dream Rides, Rec Rides, Electric Vehicle Auctions, Virtual Lane) on its platform.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Live branch sale every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. ET. Onsite preview available 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. local time the day before the auction.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
IAA Transport offers door‑to‑door delivery within the continental U.S. and select international markets (Europe list provided). For local branch territory, Auto Tow can automatically coordinate door‑to‑door local deliveries. Contact IAA Transport at 855‑694‑7502 or IAATransport@iaai.com for quotes and setup.
Buyer Fee Details
Award day + 4 business days free; must be secured within 5 business days or vehicle may be moved and additional fees apply.
Seller Fees
Not specified
Storage Holding Fees
Free storage: award day + 4 business days. Purchases must be secured within 5 business days or IAA may move the vehicle to the nearest facility (standard transportation and storage fees apply). Posted storage fee: $50.00.
Who can Register
Individuals (public) and Licensed Business Buyers may register online via IAAI.com or the IAA Buyer App. Public buying varies by state; buyers must verify the vehicle/branch is open to public buyers (see 'Who Can Bid' on each Vehicle Detail Page). Registration (membership) fee: $200 at sign-up. Deposits: Not specified.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Branch page lists: In person — Cash, Credit Card (less than $250), Certified Check. Online — I‑Pay (Licensed Business accounts only) or Wire Transfer. Additional platform options: MoneyGram (up to $9,000 per transaction; multiple transactions allowed, CVS/Food Town limit $2,000), PayPal (via IAA Buyer App), Credit/Debit Cards (limits shown by IAA: $2,500 for Public, $20,000 for Licensed Business; one year of established purchase history required), Cash (limit $500).
Bidding Methods
Online only (IAA AuctionNow on IAAI.com and the IAA Buyer App). No in-person bidding; IAA states buyers must bid from their own device (no in-branch kiosk bidding).
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
There is no separate 'IAA Columbia' branch page; the Columbia, SC metro is served by IAA Lexington (SC), located in Lexington. Upcoming auction times sometimes display in CDT on the site; branch notes list the local Lexington sale time as 9:30 a.m. ET every Wednesday. Exact app names and roles: IAA Buyer Salvage Auctions (buyers; for bidding, payments like PayPal, etc.) and IAA Tow (transporters/tow partners; receives dispatched assignments and supports scheduling/pickups). Some detailed policies (e.g., itemized buyer fee schedule, gate pass/PIN, appointment or virtual queue requirements) are not published on the public help site; the IAA Help Center pages were not accessible without full rendering at the time of research, so official branch and marketing pages plus App Store pages were used.
Pickup Rules
Vehicle pick-up hours at Lexington: Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. ET. Vehicles can be picked up on sale day. Transport drivers/towers must wear a highly visible safety vest on IAA property. IAA loaders are not permitted to lift more than 11,000 lbs; transporters must have appropriate equipment and are responsible for loading. Yard closes earlier than the office to allow extra time for pullout/loading. For pick-up status after purchase, call 877-272-6665. Release/authorization: IAA notes that after payment confirmation, buyers receive an email with detailed pick-up instructions; that email serves as the release form for pickup (IAA notes this on its Virtual Lane page; release method not otherwise specified on the Lexington page).
Policies
Days to Pay: Domestic buyers — award day + 2 days; Foreign buyers — award day + 4 days. Payment due by 5:00 p.m. branch local time on the due date; late fee is $50.00 or 2% (whichever is greater).; Safety requirement: Transport drivers and towers must wear a highly visible safety vest at all times on IAA property.; IAA loaders are not permitted to lift more than 11,000 lbs; transporters must bring proper equipment and acknowledge responsibility for loading.; Auctions are all‑digital via IAA AuctionNow; buyers must bid from their own device (no in‑branch kiosk bidding).
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Transport drivers/towers must wear a high‑visibility safety vest and have proper equipment; they are responsible for loading. IAA indicates the post‑payment release email serves as the release for pickup. Transporters can also make payment on a buyer’s behalf at MoneyGram using the buyer’s invoice details.
Third Party Process
Buyer completes payment; IAA issues release email with pick‑up details; transporter checks in during yard hours, presents release and loads vehicle per yard rules. For arranged delivery instead of pickup, buyers may order IAA Transport (Auto Tow for local) via IAAI.com or by contacting IAA Transport.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Payment must be confirmed; bring the release email (IAA states this email serves as the release form for pickup). High‑visibility safety vest required on IAA property for drivers/towers. Government ID requirement: Not specified on branch page.
Self Pickup Process
Arrive during yard hours (Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. ET). Vehicles may be picked up on sale day. Yard closes earlier than office for pullout/loading. Use appropriate equipment; IAA loaders will not lift over 11,000 lbs.
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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