Insurance Auto Auctions (IAA)
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Auction Details
Auction Format
In Person
Auction Type
All-digital live auctions via IAA AuctionNow; Buy Now (fixed-price between auctions); Dream Rides (classic/exotic/luxury); Rec Rides (powersports); Specialty (commercial equipment/semi-trucks/trailers/RVs); Virtual Lane (daily inventory via Buy Now); Timed Auctions (listed as an option in the IAA Buyer App).
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Not specified for a Granite City, Montana branch (no IAA branch found at this location). Nearest Montana branches and schedules: Billings, MT — Every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. MT; Missoula, MT — Every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. MT. Onsite preview typically 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. local time the day before sale.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
IAA Transport™ offers delivery, including Auto Tow for local, door‑to‑door drop‑off. For port deliveries to unsupported countries, a Dock Receipt must be provided. Contact IAA Transport at IAATransport@iaai.com or (855) 694‑7502.
Buyer Fee Details
Award day + 4 free days; storage fees then apply (commonly $50/day; some branches $60/day).
Seller Fees
Not specified (no public seller fee schedule found).
Storage Holding Fees
Standard per-branch policy shows: Free storage through the day the vehicle is awarded plus 4 additional days; thereafter storage usually $50/day. Some branches specify $60/day (e.g., Long Island, NY).
Who can Register
Online. Two account types: Individual (Public) Buyer — may bid only on vehicles/branches open to the public per state rules; Licensed Business Buyer — may bid where license meets state requirements. Registration fee: $200 at sign‑up. Document upload required (government ID; business licenses/resale/tax forms as applicable). Guest (free) accounts can browse but cannot bid. Deposits beyond the $200 registration fee: Not specified on the cited page.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: MoneyGram (U.S. locations; $9,000 per transaction, multiple allowed daily; some locations like CVS/Food Town cap at $2,000 each), PayPal (online/app), I‑Pay (Licensed Business Buyers only, limits vary by approval), Credit/Debit (all major cards except American Express; daily limits: Public $2,500, Licensed Business $20,000; one year of purchase history required for online card use), Cash (in‑branch, $500/day/branch limit), Cash equivalents (money orders, cashier’s checks, certified checks, traveler’s checks), Wire transfer/Account Credit (no daily max), Financing (Domestic dealers only). In‑branch payment fee: $20 when paying with cash, money order, cashier’s check or company check. Not accepted: American Express; USPS money orders (not accepted starting June 1, 2024). No in‑person payments at corporate offices.
Bidding Methods
Online only — web via IAA AuctionNow and mobile via IAA Buyer App. No in-person bidding or in-branch kiosks.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Location check: No IAA branch is listed for “Granite City, Montana.” The nearest Montana branches are Billings (75 Cerise Rd., Billings, MT 59101) and Missoula (10131 Garrymore Ln., Missoula, MT 59808). Use those branches’ schedules and policies for Montana pickups. Auction format/bidding: IAA operates all‑digital auctions via AuctionNow; no in‑person bidding or kiosks. Apps: EXACT names — “IAA Buyer App” (buyers) and “IAA Tow App” (transporters). Pickup authorization: IAA does not publicly describe a gate‑pass/PIN system; for Online Exclusive/Virtual Lane purchases, the release email serves as the pickup release. Buyer fee amounts are not publicly posted; the site references a Buyer Fee Schedule, but specific fee tables require account access or contacting Buyer Services.
Pickup Rules
Typical branch rules: Pickup allowed Mon–Fri during yard hours (often 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. local time); vehicles can be picked up on sale day; transport drivers must wear a high‑visibility safety vest; IAA loaders will not lift over 11,000 lbs; transporters must have proper equipment and are responsible for loading. Some offsite vehicle pickups require an appointment/call ahead. For Online Exclusive/Virtual Lane purchases, IAA emails pickup instructions and the email serves as the release form.
Policies
Days to Pay: Domestic buyers — award day + 2 days; Foreign buyers — award day + 4 days. Late fee: $50 or 2% (whichever is greater). Payment due by 5:00 p.m. branch local time on due date.; Safety on yard: Transport drivers/towers must wear a high‑visibility safety vest; loader assist limit is 11,000 lbs; transporter must have correct equipment and is responsible for loading.; Drive‑outs not authorized at certain locations (e.g., Maryland branches require tow/trailer for pickup; no drive‑outs).; Accepted payment nuances: No American Express; USPS money orders not accepted starting June 1, 2024; in‑branch payment fee $20 for cash/money order/cashier’s or company check.; Mobile apps: IAA Buyer App (for buyers — bidding, paying, managing account) and IAA Tow App (for transporters — dispatch/scheduling).
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Transporters can register as outbound vehicle transporters at an IAA branch and should use the IAA Tow App. High‑visibility safety vest required on IAA property. Proper equipment required; transporter is responsible for loading.
Third Party Process
Buyer completes payment and provides the transporter with necessary pickup details. Transporters may schedule pickups via the IAA Tow App or coordinate with the branch; upon arrival, check in and follow yard safety/loading policies.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Payment confirmed; follow branch yard hours; safety vest required on yard; proper equipment for loading; for certain offsite pickups, appointment/call ahead may be required.
Self Pickup Process
After payment posts, proceed to the branch during yard hours. For Online Exclusive/Virtual Lane purchases, use the release email with pickup instructions at the provider location; at branches, check in and follow staff directions for loading.
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