IAA Providence
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
Branch sale: Weekly digital live auction. Company-wide auction types mentioned: Live Auctions (digital), Timed Auctions, Buy Now, Public Auctions, Specialty (Dream Rides, EV Auctions, Rec Rides), and Virtual Lane.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. ET (site also lists Tuesday 08:30 AM CDT for nationwide display).
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
IAA Transport offers door‑to‑door delivery within the continental U.S. and to select international markets (e.g., multiple European countries). Buyers can get quotes online during checkout; for certain port shipments, a dock receipt may be required. IAA also offers Auto Tow for recurring local drop‑offs within a branch’s service territory.
Buyer Fee Details
Day vehicle was awarded + 3 business days free; storage fee $60 thereafter. Purchases must be secured within 5 business days.
Seller Fees
Not specified on publicly accessible IAA pages for this branch.
Storage Holding Fees
Free storage: Day vehicle was awarded + 3 business days. Purchases must be secured within 5 business days of purchase; otherwise IAA may transport to the nearest facility and standard transportation/storage fees apply. Storage fee after free period: $60. Payment due by 5:00 PM branch local time on the due date.
Who can Register
Individuals (Public) and Licensed Business buyers can register online or via the IAA Buyer App. Individual buyers may bid only where state rules allow public buying; licensed business buyers may bid where their license meets state requirements. Registration requires government‑issued ID (and business license for Licensed Buyers). Registration fee: $200 at sign‑up. Method: online via IAAI.com or mobile app; guest (free) accounts can be created but cannot bid until upgraded.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: MoneyGram (up to $9,000 per transaction; multiple transactions per day allowed, with some location limits), PayPal (limits per financial institution), I‑Pay ACH (Licensed Business Domestic accounts only; limits vary upon approval), credit/debit cards (online/app/branch; $2,500 daily limit for Public accounts, $20,000 for Licensed Business; American Express not accepted; one year of established purchase history required for online cards), cash/cash equivalents at branches (cash daily limit $500 per day per branch; cashier’s/official checks allowed if remitter matches buyer/owner/employee names; USPS money orders not accepted as of June 1, 2024), wire transfer/account credit (no daily max; funds posted to Account Credit then used at checkout). Providence branch page also notes in-person credit card allowed for amounts less than $250 and certified check, plus wire/I‑Pay online.
Bidding Methods
Online only (IAA AuctionNow on IAAI.com or the IAA Buyer App). Pre‑Bid/Proxy bidding available before the live lane opens. In‑person bidding is not offered; buyers must bid on their own device. Brokers can be used where required by state rules.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Time zone display: The branch page shows auction start times in CDT for a nationwide view, while Branch Notes list the local time (ET). Providence notes Tuesday auctions at 9:30 a.m. ET, corresponding to 08:30 a.m. CDT on the site. Apps: Buyers can bid via the IAA Buyer App (App Store listing name: “IAA Buyer Salvage Auctions”); transporters should use the “IAA Tow” app. Payment specifics: The branch page mentions in‑person credit card payments under $250 and certified checks, while the global How to Pay page outlines broader online/app limits and accepted methods and notes American Express is not accepted. Authorization at pickup: IAA indicates that the emailed pickup instructions serve as the release form for pickup after payment. Per‑transaction Buyer Fee Schedule (auction/service/internet fees) is referenced by IAA but not publicly displayed on these pages; exact amounts are not specified here.
Pickup Rules
Providence yard hours for pickup: Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET; yard closes earlier than office to allow loading. Vehicles can be picked up on sale day after payment. Transport drivers/towers must wear a highly visible safety vest on IAA property. IAA loaders cannot lift over 11,000 lbs; transporters are responsible for proper equipment and loading. Driving directions note: Transporters must arrive by 4:15 p.m.; yard closes for pickup at 4:30 p.m.; office closes for payments at 5:00 p.m. IAA procedure notes that pickup instructions are emailed after payment and the email serves as the release form for pickup.
Policies
Onsite vehicle preview: Suspended until further notice at this branch.; Days to Pay: Domestic buyers have Sale Day + 2 days; foreign buyers Sale Day + 4 days. Late fee is $50 or 2% (whichever is greater).; Transport drivers and towers must wear a high‑visibility safety vest on IAA property.; IAA loaders may not lift items over 11,000 lbs; transporters are responsible for safe loading and proper equipment.; All auctions are digital via IAA AuctionNow; no in‑person bidding or branch kiosks.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Transporters may be registered as outbound vehicle transporters at an IAA branch. IAA recommends transporters use the IAA Tow App. Release email/instructions sent after payment serve as the pickup authorization. Transporters can also submit MoneyGram payments on buyer’s behalf using invoice details.
Third Party Process
Buyer completes payment; IAA emails pickup instructions; transporter checks in during yard hours and follows yard safety rules. Transporters can schedule pickups via the IAA Tow App where supported.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Payment confirmed; bring emailed pickup instructions/release; observe PPE requirement (high‑visibility safety vest). Transporters must arrive by 4:15 p.m. due to yard closing at 4:30 p.m.
Self Pickup Process
After payment, IAA emails pickup instructions that serve as the release. Check in at the branch during yard hours (Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET). Yard closes earlier than the office for loading. Follow branch safety rules; 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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