Metro Auto Auction - Austin
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Both
Auction Type
Monthly public auction (online; open to public, dealers, wholesalers). Historical in-person live public auction referenced on site. "Buy Now" vehicles available daily outside the auction.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Public auto auction is held once each month (online). Example upcoming event: Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM CDT (online bidding only). Pre-bidding opens Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM. Vehicle preview available Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM. Site indicates sale types include both Dealer and Public.
Auction Delivery Available
Not specified
Auction Delivery Details
N/A
Buyer Fee Details
Free through Tuesday following the auction; storage charges begin after Tuesday ($20/day per item).
Seller Fees
Live Public Auction: $80 vehicle registration fee plus 10% sales commission upon sale. Consignment: $100 consignment fee at delivery plus 10% sales commission; includes one monthly auction entry at no additional charge. Quick On-The-Spot Offer: on-the-spot purchase (no posted fee schedule).
Storage Holding Fees
All purchases must be removed by Tuesday following the auction. Storage is $20 per day, per item, after the removal period.
Who can Register
Open to Public, Dealers, and Wholesalers. Must be at least 18 years old. Online account required; buyer must enter credit card info for a $1 authorization at signup. Public buyers need a valid driver license, state ID, or passport. Licensed motor vehicle dealers must complete a Dealer Application before bidding. Name/address changes after purchase incur a $100 fee.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: Cash, Debit cards, Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover; +4% fee), Wire transfer. Not specified: Checks. No financing available.
Bidding Methods
Online (website account and/or official mobile apps). Historically in-person bidding for live monthly auctions, but current announcements may specify online-only for specific dates (e.g., 9/13/2025).
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Official mobile apps exist for bidding: exact name “Metro Auto Auction” on both Apple App Store and Google Play; intended for buyers/bidders to register, bid, and receive outbid notifications. No separate transporter app, gate pass, PIN, or digital check-in is documented. The Dale, TX operation brands itself as “Metro Auto Auction - Austin” and should not be confused with the separate Metro Auto Auction group serving Phoenix/Dallas at metroaa.com. Event listings show some sales as online-only; confirm event-specific instructions on the site’s Announcements/Events pages before attending.
Pickup Rules
Buyer must remove purchases by Tuesday following the auction. Buyer bears all costs, responsibility, and risk for removal and must use prudence/care without damaging property. Failure to remove may result in resale, discard, or storage at buyer’s risk and expense ($20/day per item). No gate pass, PIN, appointment, or transporter procedures are specified on the site.
Policies
All items sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS, with all faults; no warranties of merchantability or fitness.; Minimum age 18 to register; all purchases titled to buyer’s registered name/address; $100 fee to change name/address after purchase.; Dynamic bidding: lots remain open until bidding inactivity; auctioneer/associates reserve right to bid on any item.; Titles/plates: Title work submitted to Texas DMV; processing typically 4–6 weeks; metal plates and registration sticker provided once DMV finalizes transfer.; No financing options offered.; Text reminders available by texting MAA to 76626.
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
Payment in full by 5:00 PM Tuesday after the auction; remove by Tuesday following the auction. ID requirement for pickup not specified on site.
Self Pickup Process
Pick up at 2221 Hwy 21 W, Dale, TX during business hours. Buyer arranges and executes removal; storage charges apply after Tuesday. No digital gate pass, PIN, or check-in workflow is described.
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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