IAA Los Angeles (CA)
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
Salvage/damaged vehicle auctions hosted digitally via IAA’s platform. Formats available on IAA include Live Auctions (digital), Timed Auctions, Buy Now, Public Auctions (availability varies by branch), Dream Rides, Rec Rides, Specialty, Electric Vehicle Auctions, and Virtual Lane.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Branch Notes indicate weekly auction every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. PT. Onsite vehicle preview is available from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time the day before the scheduled auction.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
IAA Transport offers coordinated delivery within the continental U.S. (door‑to‑door) and to select international destinations. Buyers can calculate a quote online and receive real‑time status updates. An Auto Tow option can automatically coordinate local, door‑to‑door delivery when enabled on the account.
Buyer Fee Details
Day awarded + 2 days free; $50/day thereafter (Los Angeles branch specific).
Seller Fees
Not specified on the public Los Angeles branch page or general public pages reviewed.
Storage Holding Fees
Free storage through the day the vehicle was awarded plus 2 additional days for this branch. After the free period, storage is $50.00 per day. Payment due by 5:00 p.m. branch local time on payment due date; late fee is $50.00 or 2% (whichever is greater).
Who can Register
Registration is completed online. IAA indicates a $200 registration fee at sign‑up; documents must be submitted and approved before bidding. IAA supports Licensed Business Buyer accounts; public buyer access varies by branch (Los Angeles page does not state public eligibility). No bidder deposit requirement is listed on the public page.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Branch page lists: In person – Cash, Credit Card (less than $250), Certified Check. Online – I‑Pay (Licensed Business Buyers) or Wire Transfer. Corporate payment page also lists MoneyGram (in‑person), PayPal (online/app), and Credit/Debit Cards with daily limits ($2,500 Public; $20,000 Licensed Business) and states all major credit cards accepted except American Express. One year of established purchase history required to use credit cards online.
Bidding Methods
Online only (web via IAA AuctionNow and mobile via IAA Buyer Salvage Auctions app). Includes pre‑bid (proxy) and live digital bidding. In‑person bidding not available; IAA states kiosks are not used.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Mobile apps and who needs them: Buyers use the “IAA Buyer Salvage Auctions” app for searching, pre‑bidding, and live digital bidding; transporters in IAA’s network use the “IAA Tow” app for dispatch and scheduling. The Los Angeles branch page lists in‑person credit card payments under $250 and Certified Check; corporate ‘How to Pay’ guidance allows broader online/app card use with daily limits and excludes American Express. Times sometimes display in CDT on list views, but branch notes specify local start times (Los Angeles: Thursdays 9:30 a.m. PT). Free storage at Los Angeles is 2 days after award (some other IAA branches list 4); plan accordingly. Gate pass/PIN and digital check‑in processes are not stated on the Los Angeles page; when bidding in Online Exclusive/Virtual Lane, IAA notes the payment confirmation email serves as the release for pickup.
Pickup Rules
Pickup available Mon–Fri during yard hours (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 highly visible safety vest while on IAA property. IAA loaders will not lift items over 11,000 lbs; transporters are responsible for having appropriate equipment and for loading these items.
Policies
Safety PPE: Transport drivers and towers must wear a highly visible safety vest on IAA property.; Loading limits: IAA loaders will not lift items greater than 11,000 lbs; transporters must bring appropriate equipment and assume responsibility for loading.; Auction platform is digital‑only via IAA AuctionNow; in‑branch kiosks are not used.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
IAA maintains an outbound transporter network that uses the IAA Tow app. Transporters can register as outbound vehicle transporters at any IAA branch. Email releases are used for certain online‑exclusive lanes; the Los Angeles branch page does not specify gate pass/PIN details for standard pickups.
Third Party Process
If using IAA Transport, place an order online and IAA coordinates pickup/delivery. If using an IAA network tower, the tower receives dispatch/updates via the IAA Tow app and follows branch yard rules at pickup. For buyer‑hired non‑network transporters, authorization/release specifics are not stated on the Los Angeles page.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Payment must be confirmed before release. Safety vest required for anyone picking up vehicles. Other requirements such as photo ID, gate pass, or PIN are not specified on the Los Angeles page.
Self Pickup Process
After payment confirmation, arrive during yard hours. Check in at the branch and follow yard safety rules. Yard closes before office to allow pullout/loading; IAA staff will not load items 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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