Post Falls Auto Auction
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Both
Auction Type
Public auto auctions open to private buyers and dealers; vehicles and other items (cars, trucks, classics, RVs, motorcycles, boats, heavy equipment, trailers, seized items) sold from on-site location. Pre-bidding available online prior to live auction.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Auctions start at 10:00 AM Pacific on auction day. Preview is held only during auction week: Thursday and Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (hours may vary in winter) and Saturday 8:00 AM–9:30 AM before the auction. Upcoming auction dates are listed on the Events/Auctions page (e.g., Auto Auction on November 15, 2025).
Auction Delivery Available
No
Auction Delivery Details
PFAA does not provide transportation; buyers/consignors must arrange their own transport.
Buyer Fee Details
Free until the Friday (within 5 business days) after the auction; $50/day storage starts after that.
Seller Fees
Flat run fee: $200 with a reserve OR $100 without a reserve OR $100 if the item does not sell. If item sells, the run fee is deducted from the consignor check. If reserve is not met, consignor may re-run the item in the following auction for another run fee or pay the run fee and pick up by the Friday following the auction. Consignor checks are available the Wednesday following the auction.
Storage Holding Fees
All items must be removed by Friday (within 5 business days) following the auction. Vehicles left beyond that accrue storage at $50 per day. Items left on-site longer than 90 days are forfeited to PFAA and buyer remains responsible for $50/day storage.
Who can Register
Open to the public and dealers; must be 18+ to bid. Dealers must provide dealer license and reseller permit. Registration methods: In-person check-in at the front desk (provide valid ID and sign bidder terms) and online via HiBid (create account, enter accurate personal details and a payment card). No separate bidder deposit is stated; 25% of the invoice total is due on auction day and remaining balance by Monday. Phone or email bids are not accepted.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: cash, cashier’s check, company check, personal check, Visa, Discover, American Express, MasterCard, debit card, wire transfer. Additional terms: 25% due Saturday (auction day), balance due by Monday; card on file may be charged for the entire invoice (including processing fees). Additional 2% processing fee applies when paying by card or check. Not specified as accepted or not: ACH. Not accepted for bidding: bids via phone or email (bidding channels only).
Bidding Methods
Both In Person and Online. Online: via HiBid at postfallsautoauction.hibid.com with pre-bidding and live webcast at 10:00 AM Pacific on auction day. In-person: register at front desk, receive bid card, bid by raising hand/card. Phone and email bids are not accepted.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Online registration and bidding occur through HiBid (postfallsautoauction.hibid.com). The auction offers a live webcast feed at 10:00 AM Pacific on auction day; pre-bidding is available before the live event. Payment schedule is 25% due Saturday (auction day) and remaining balance due by Monday; PFAA reserves the right to charge the card on file for the full amount including processing fees. Accepted payment types include cash, various checks, major credit/debit cards, and wire transfer, with an additional 2% processing fee when paying by card or check. PFAA does not offer any mobile apps, gate passes, PIN codes, or digital check-in systems; none are mentioned on the site. Title/permit notes: Idaho residents receive a temporary trip permit with title paperwork; non-Idaho residents may purchase a 30-day trip permit for $10. Business location: 1094 N. McGuire Rd., Post Falls, ID 83854; general office hours Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Pickup Rules
Items must be paid in full before removal. Items purchased by check are not considered paid until the check clears. All items must be removed by Friday (within 5 business days) after the auction; storage fees apply thereafter. Out-of-state bidders do not need to be onsite to complete paperwork but must submit a notarized, VIN-specific Power of Attorney and a copy of driver’s license before any release; items cannot be removed until this is completed. If you cannot complete paperwork in person, a notarized VIN-specific Power of Attorney is required and transport must arrive no later than the Friday after the auction.
Policies
Children 14 and under are not allowed out on the lot or in the bidding area (insurance/safety).; Bids are final; all vehicles sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS with no warranties expressed or implied.; Bid increments follow a posted schedule; if no pre-bids exist, lots start at $300; lots are numbered starting at 101 and run in numerical order.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes (buyer-arranged only)
Third Party Requirements
All paperwork and payment must be completed before release. If the buyer cannot be present (especially out-of-state), a notarized, VIN-specific Power of Attorney and a copy of the buyer’s driver’s license are required before PFAA will release the vehicle to transport. Transport should arrive no later than Friday following the auction.
Third Party Process
Buyer arranges transport directly with a carrier. Provide PFAA the required notarized documents (POA and ID) and ensure invoice is paid in full. Transporter checks in on arrival during business hours; PFAA does not list additional app, PIN, or gate pass procedures.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Payment in full; valid ID for paperwork; completion of title transfer documents. Idaho residents receive a temporary trip permit as part of title paperwork; out-of-state residents may purchase a 30-day trip permit for $10. Pickup must occur by Friday after the auction during business hours.
Self Pickup Process
After winning, go to the front desk at 1094 N McGuire Rd to complete legal documents and pay. Once paid and paperwork complete, retrieve the vehicle and remove it by Friday following the auction (within 5 business days).
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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