Long Beach Auction Lien Sales (City of Long Beach Lien Sales Auction)
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Both
Auction Type
Public lien sale auction of impounded/towed vehicles. Categories shown on listing links include “Regular Car” and “Plus Car.”
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Held every other Tuesday. Gates open 8:00 am–9:50 am; Vehicle inspection 8:00 am–9:50 am; Bidder registration 8:00 am–9:50 am; Auction starts 9:50 am; No admittance after 9:50 am. Next auction date shown on the site as 09/23/2025 (subject to change on the official page).
Auction Delivery Available
Not specified
Auction Delivery Details
No auction delivery service is described on official pages.
Buyer Fee Details
None; removal required by 5:00 pm on day of sale.
Seller Fees
Not specified (no seller/consignor fee schedule posted for this City-run lien sale).
Storage Holding Fees
No storage after purchase: vehicles must be removed from City premises by a tow truck by 5:00 pm on the day of sale (free storage period not applicable). General storage rates posted for impounded vehicles (not auction purchases): Motorcycle $47/day; Standard vehicle (≤20 ft) $78/day; Large vehicle (≥21 ft) $96/day.
Who can Register
Open to the general public. Must be 18+ and present a valid driver’s license or valid state ID with date of birth to enter. All participants must pre-register to bid; only one bidder number per person or commercial account per sale. Registration is conducted on auction day during 8:00 am–9:50 am. Attendance/viewing are free; deposit requirements for registration are not specified.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, U.S. debit cards. Accepted from the registered bidder only. Payment deadline: by 4:00 pm on day of sale. Explicitly not accepted: Checks. Additional rule: Owner of the credit card must be present.
Bidding Methods
In person only (on-site, after pre-registration). No online bidding is listed.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Official listing links for each event include “Regular Car” and “Plus Car” lists/photos. As of research on 2025-09-17, the next auction date displayed is 09/23/2025 (updates posted on the official page). The City posts an ‘Auction Process Fees’ section separately that includes items such as Key Return Fee $43, Key Processing Fee $91, Key Created by Code $234, Vehicle Title Processing Fee $41, Lost Bidder Card $10, and a Long Lien Auction Vehicle Purchase Deposit $821 (context-specific to Long Lien auctions). No official references were found to mobile apps, digital gate passes, PIN codes, virtual queues, or online bidding for buyers or transporters.
Pickup Rules
Purchased vehicles must be paid for by 4:00 pm on the day of sale and removed from City premises by a tow truck by 5:00 pm the same day. Driving vehicles off-site is not permitted. Property inside vehicles belongs to the City; removing property is prohibited and subject to search/prosecution. No video/still photography unless authorized.
Policies
Must be 18 years or older to enter and have a valid driver’s license or valid state ID with date of birth.; Attendance and viewing are free.; All sales are “AS IS, WHERE IS,” with all faults; no warranties or refunds.; Auctioneer may reject any bid/stop a sale; in disputes, auctioneer’s decision is final.; No pets (except guide dogs). No sandals or open-toe shoes allowed.; No photography (video or still) unless authorized by City management.; Face coverings optional; auction open to the general public with no attendance limit (status subject to change on official page).; Payment accepted only from the registered bidder; owner of the credit card must be present; no checks accepted.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes (tow truck permitted)
Third Party Requirements
Authorization specifics, gate passes, PIN codes, or transporter registration requirements are not specified on the auction page.
Third Party Process
Not specified beyond the requirement that removal must be by tow truck the same day.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes (tow required)
Self Pickup Requirement
Buyer must be registered/winning bidder; pay in full by 4:00 pm; must use a tow truck to remove vehicle; 18+ with valid ID to enter.
Self Pickup Process
Pre-register 8:00–9:50 am; bid; pay by 4:00 pm; coordinate tow and remove vehicle by 5:00 pm. No additional check-in apps/gate passes are listed.
This page was last updated on September 1, 2025 and some details may have changed. Reach out directly to the auction with any questions.
About Long Beach Auction Lien Sales (City of Long Beach Lien Sales Auction) auction
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the City of Long Beach Lien Sales Auction work?
The auction works by allowing public registration (18+ years, valid ID), inspection of vehicles, followed by bidding; the highest bidder pays the full amount the same day and must remove the vehicle as per rules.
The auction works by allowing public registration (18+ years, valid ID), inspection of vehicles, followed by bidding; the highest bidder pays the full amount the same day and must remove the vehicle as per rules.
How much do vehicles cost at the City of Long Beach Lien Sales Auction?
How much do vehicles cost at the City of Long Beach Lien Sales Auction?
Vehicle cost is determined by the bidding process and depends heavily on condition, title status, demand and inspection results; there are no fixed prices.
What are the benefits of the City of Long Beach Lien Sales Auction?
Benefits include access to vehicles at potentially lower cost through public municipal auction, regular scheduled events, and transparency in the bidding process.
What types of vehicles are available at the City of Long Beach Lien Sales Auction?
Available vehicles typically include towed/impounded cars, trucks and other liened vehicles — condition varies widely and vehicles are sold without repair or guarantee.
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