Norwalk Auto Auction
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Both
Auction Type
Weekly dealer consignment/fleet sale (Thursday 9:30 AM PT). In-lane and Online Sales offered. GSA Fleet sales (public) conducted online on dates set by GSA.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Weekly dealer sale on Thursdays at 9:30 AM PT. Preview/open hours noted for sale week: Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Tue/Thu 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (as posted with the event). GSA Fleet sales occur online on dates set by GSA (example: 05/15/2024 at 9:00 AM PT).
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Transportation offered via RunBuggy integration. RunBuggy is a technology platform that connects shippers and haulers, supports digital gate passes/BOL and electronic payments; designed to ship vehicles nationwide.
Buyer Fee Details
Not specified.
Seller Fees
Not specified (no seller/consignor fee schedule published).
Storage Holding Fees
Not specified on the official site.
Who can Register
Dealers: Site provides Dealer Login portal and links to AuctionACCESS for dealer credentials; specific dealer eligibility/deposit requirements are not specified on the site. Public: May participate in GSA Fleet sales through GSAFleet.gov; registration and identity verification handled by GSA (see posted GSA Bidder Registration & Check-In guide).
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted for vehicle purchases per Payment Options: Cashier’s check; Money order; ACH/Wire (ACH debit form or send funds by wire upon request); Business check allowed only for dealerships in good standing and >1 year in business, subject to credit review. Not accepted: Cash (“No CASH”). Gate passes issued after funds are received by bank (typically ~24 hours after initiated).
Bidding Methods
Both. In person (in-lane) and online. Online: attend via EDGE Pipeline (Simulcast) as a registered dealer; Norwalk also hosts a SimCasts Online Bidder portal. GSA sales are online via GSAFleet.gov.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Online bidding platforms: Norwalk appears on EDGE Pipeline with a weekly Thursday 9:30 AM event and preview hour notes; Norwalk also has a SimCasts (Auction Streaming) portal branded to the auction. App requirements: Transporters using the auction’s transportation partner may need the “RunBuggy” mobile app (iOS/Android). Buyer-specific mobile app requirements are not stated by Norwalk; EDGE Pipeline access is via web sign-in for registered dealers. Gate hours inconsistency: The Contact page displays both “365 days a year, 24/7” and “Gate Hours: 7:00am–10:00pm”; confirm current gate access by phone prior to pickup.
Pickup Rules
Gate pass required for release; gate pass issued after funds are received by the bank. Floor-planned purchases: once approved, gate pass is left with security. GSA units must be paid before pickup arrangements. Other pickup documentation, ID requirements, appointment/queue procedures, and loading assistance are not specified.
Policies
Arbitration: Title delay—seller has 45 days to produce title; after 45 days buyer must place a 24-hour notice of intent to arbitrate; if title not produced within that window, auction will honor return.; Arbitration: All Green Light arbitration must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the day of sale.; No arbitration for vehicles under $1,500 for any reason, and no arbitration for structural/structural alteration/mechanical/tow designations; vehicles $3,000 and under exclude certain title/odometer issues.; GSA policy highlights: No one under 18 allowed on property to view vehicles; inspections only on dates listed in GSA calendar; GSA purchases must be paid before pickup; registration/bidding questions handled by GSA.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Not specified by Norwalk beyond having a valid gate pass. If using RunBuggy, transporters use the RunBuggy app (Apple App Store/Google Play) and digital documents (e.g., gate pass/BOL) within the platform.
Third Party Process
Arrange transport through Norwalk’s RunBuggy option or your carrier. Transporter check-in/authorization PIN procedures are not specified on the site.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Payment must clear; gate pass issued after funds are received. Additional ID or document requirements not specified.
Self Pickup Process
Not specified. Contact page notes transportation, pickup, and drop-off available and provides gate/office hours.
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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