Johnny Cash Auto Auction
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Both
Auction Type
Public used auto auctions with online component; inventory sources listed as Donations, Bank Repos, Trade-ins, and Lien Sales.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Weekly auctions. Multiple pages indicate Saturday sales: (1) Johnny Cash site: "Now Every Saturday" with Inspection 12:00 pm and Auction 1:00 pm. (2) Johnny’s site: "Now Every Saturday" with Inspection 8:00 am and Auction listed as 9:00 pm (likely a typo). (3) Specific event listing shows in-person preview Saturday 8:00–9:00 am and an April 5, 2025 auction time of 8:30 am PDT. Verify exact start time with auction due to conflicting posts.
Auction Delivery Available
Not specified
Auction Delivery Details
N/A
Buyer Fee Details
Not specified
Seller Fees
Not specified on official site; no seller fee schedule found.
Storage Holding Fees
Policy stated but dollar amounts not listed. Vehicles must be picked up within the time allowed by the branch; if not, storage fees will be charged per day/per vehicle. Pickup only during yard hours; risk of loss passes to buyer at award.
Who can Register
Open to the public (site states "Open to the public"). Registration/deposit policy shown on event page: $500 deposit to register for each auction; if you win more than one vehicle, an additional $500 deposit per vehicle is charged and applied to the invoice. Invoices must be paid by 3:00 pm the same day or the deposit is forfeited (for non‑members). Create account/sign-in links provided on auction platform.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: Wire, Zelle, Cashier’s check, Money order, Debit/Credit card (0.3% charge), Cash (additional $50 fee per car). Unaccepted methods: Not specified.
Bidding Methods
Online. Users can bid via the website platform and mobile app; absentee (max) bids supported. In-person bidding is not explicitly stated on the site; in-person preview is offered.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Branding and domains: The operation appears under both “Johnny Cash Auto Auction” (johnnycashautoauction.com) and “Johnny’s Auto Auction” (johnnysautoauction.com/online.johnnysautoauction.com) with the same phone/address (1703/1704 Cactus Rd, San Diego, CA 92154). Times differ across pages; an example listing shows preview 8–9 am and an 8:30 am start (Apr 5, 2025), while the Johnny Cash homepage shows 1:00 pm start and Johnny’s homepage shows 9:00 pm (likely a typo). Recommend confirming exact auction start and pickup hours by phone before bidding/arrival. Mobile apps: EXACT name is “Johnny’s Auto Auction” (iOS App Store) for bidders/buyers to view catalogs, place absentee bids, and bid live. An Android listing for “Johnny’s Auto Auction” exists under the developer “Live Auction Group” on Google Play’s developer page; use that app for bidding as well if available in your region. No transporter-specific app, gate pass, PIN, or digital check-in processes are published on the official pages. Storage fee amounts, free storage period, detailed pickup scheduling/appointments, and transporter authorization procedures are not posted.
Pickup Rules
Vehicles must be picked up within the branch’s allowed timeframe; storage fees accrue per day/per vehicle after that. Vehicles can be picked up only during yard hours. Auction urges immediate pickup after sale; risk of loss passes at award to buyer.
Policies
All cars are sold AS-IS NO EXCEPTIONS (event listing).; Deposit policy: $500 to register per auction; +$500 per additional winning vehicle; invoices due by 3:00 pm same day or deposit forfeited (for non‑members).; In-person preview offered Saturday 8:00–9:00 am (example event).; Open to the public and weekly Saturday messaging appears across site.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Not specified
Third Party Requirements
N/A
Third Party Process
N/A
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Not specified beyond paying invoice and arriving during yard hours. No gate pass/PIN/app check-in details provided.
Self Pickup Process
Not specified; page only advises pickup within allowed time during yard hours; storage fees after timeframe.
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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