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Auction Details
Auction Format
In Person
Auction Type
Public auction (branch is open to public buyers); IAA Live digital auctions; IAA Timed Auctions; IAA Buy Now; Virtual Lane inventory (platform-wide options).
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Weekly sale every Wednesday. Local branch note: 9:30 a.m. PT. On the site’s auction list, the time is shown as 11:30 a.m. CDT (same sale shown in Central time on the platform). Onsite Preview: 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. Buyers can calculate a quote online before purchase, pay for the vehicle online, and receive real‑time status updates.
Buyer Fee Details
Award day + 4 business days free; must be secured within 5 business days or IAA may relocate the vehicle and fees will apply.
Seller Fees
Not specified on the public branch or marketing pages reviewed.
Storage Holding Fees
Free storage through the day the vehicle is awarded plus 4 business days. Purchases must be secured within 5 business days; after that IAA may move the vehicle to another facility and transportation/storage fees apply. Storage fee listed as $50.00.
Who can Register
Individuals (Public) can register and bid only on sales/vehicles open to the public per state rules; Licensed Business buyers can bid where their license meets state requirements. Registration is online via IAAI.com or the IAA Buyer App. A $200 registration fee is required at sign‑up (payable by credit/debit card). Documents: government‑issued ID; business buyers must provide appropriate business/tax documents by state. After document review, account is activated and buyer receives email confirmation.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: Wire Transfer/Account Credit (no daily limit), PayPal (web and IAA Buyer App), I‑Pay ACH (licensed U.S. business accounts, pending approval), Credit/Debit cards (limits: $2,500 Public; $20,000 Licensed Business; all major cards EXCEPT American Express), MoneyGram in the U.S. (up to $9,000 per transaction; multiple transactions allowed daily; not available at Walmart), Cash (in‑branch, $500 daily limit), Cash equivalents (money orders, cashier’s checks, certified checks, traveler’s checks), and company checks in-branch. Transporters can pay on buyer’s behalf using invoice details. In‑branch payment fee: $20 when paying with cash, money order, cashier’s check or company check. Not accepted: American Express; USPS money orders are not accepted starting June 1, 2024; no in‑person payments at corporate offices.
Bidding Methods
Online only via IAA AuctionNow on web or through the IAA Buyer App. The platform is all-digital; the site states buyers must bid from their own device (no in-branch kiosks).
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Branch email listed as Mgr-Tukwila@iaai.com on the Seattle page. Auctions display in Central time on some IAA pages (e.g., 11:30 a.m. CDT), but the branch notes clarify the local start (9:30 a.m. PT) for Seattle’s Wednesday sale. IAA AuctionNow is an automated, all‑digital auction; no in‑person bidding or kiosks. The IAA Buyer App (buyers) and IAA Tow App (transporters) are explicitly named apps; App Store listings confirm names and roles. For detailed buyer fee amounts and some transporter authorization specifics, the IAA Help Center pages exist but were not accessible during this research; amounts were not listed on the public pages referenced.
Pickup Rules
Pickup available Mon–Fri during yard hours; vehicles can be picked up on sale day. Buyer will receive an email with detailed pickup instructions after payment confirmation; this email serves as the release for pickup. Transport drivers/towers must wear a high-visibility safety vest while on IAA property. IAA loaders will not lift items >11,000 lbs; transporters are responsible for proper equipment and loading. For pickup status, call 877‑272‑6665.
Policies
High‑visibility safety vest required for transport drivers/towers on IAA property.; IAA loader capacity limit: loaders will not lift items greater than 11,000 lbs; transporter responsible for loading with proper equipment.; In‑branch payment fee of $20 applies when paying with cash, money order, cashier’s check or company check at a branch.; American Express is not accepted for credit/debit card payments; USPS money orders not accepted starting June 1, 2024.; IAA Buyer App (for buyers) and IAA Tow App (for transporters) are the official mobile apps. Buyers bid/pay in the Buyer App; transporters schedule pickups in the Tow App.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Transporters can pay on buyer’s behalf using invoice details. IAA recommends transporters register as outbound vehicle transporters and use the IAA Tow App. High‑visibility safety vest required; transporter must have proper equipment.
Third Party Process
Buyer completes payment; IAA emails release. Transporter schedules pickup (IAA Tow App for towers) and checks in at the branch during yard hours with the release information; transporter is responsible for loading within IAA loader limits.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Payment must be confirmed; bring the email release/instructions. Safety vest required for anyone on IAA property. Follow yard hours; loader capacity limits apply.
Self Pickup Process
After payment confirmation, IAA emails pickup instructions and the release. Arrive during yard hours; check in at the branch as directed; loading assistance subject to loader capacity. Vehicles can be picked up on sale day.
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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