RoadOne San Diego (RoadOne Auto Auctions)
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Both
Auction Type
Unclaimed & municipal/law-enforcement impound vehicle auctions; public access (with residency restriction); weekly open-bid online sales.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Online-only auctions held weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays (except holidays). Site lists “Road One Tuesday Auction – Weekly Open Bid Sale” and “Road One Friday Auctions – Weekly Open Bid Sale.” Specific start/end times are not posted.
Auction Delivery Available
Not specified
Auction Delivery Details
N/A
Buyer Fee Details
Not explicitly stated as a free-storage window. Deadline: pay and remove by 4 PM next business day; late payment fees start after the 2nd business day; storage fees start only after payment if the vehicle is not removed.
Seller Fees
N/A (no seller fee schedule found on official pages).
Storage Holding Fees
Late payment fee: $25/day starting after the 2nd business day following the sale until paid or relisted. After payment, if the vehicle is not removed, storage is $25/day up to 5 days; after 5 days a lien is imposed and penalties may apply.
Who can Register
Public and business accounts supported (registration types include: Automotive Dealer, Public, Salvage Yard, Wholesale). Registration is online only and must be approved. Eligibility note on site: open to San Diego County and Tijuana residents only; allow up to 72 hours for confirmation; no PO Boxes; new bidders may be limited to one winning bid until paid. Deposit requirements not posted.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: Cash only (explicit). Unaccepted: Not specified individually, but wording “must be in cash” implies cards, checks, ACH, wires are not accepted.
Bidding Methods
Online only via https://bid.r1aa.com (account required). In-person bidding is not offered.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Registration types available include Public, Automotive Dealer, Salvage Yard, and Wholesale, completed online at bid.r1aa.com. The bidding portal prompts mobile users to add the site to the home screen (progressive web app), but no native buyer or transporter app is listed. The RoadOne site confirms auctions are now online only and provides social links for updates. Multiple tow yard addresses are listed (e.g., Station #7: 7247 Otay Mesa Road, San Diego, CA 92173), but pickup-specific yard assignments and hours are not published—buyers should confirm pickup location and hours with the auction office before arrival.
Pickup Rules
Vehicles must be paid and removed by 4 PM on the next business day after the sale. RoadOne is not responsible for loss/damage to vehicles not immediately paid for and removed. Additional viewing is by appointment only; pickup appointment requirement not stated.
Policies
Auctions open only to San Diego County and Tijuana residents; allow up to 72 hours for registration approval; no PO Boxes.; All sales are final; vehicles sold AS IS WITH ALL FAULTS; no refunds/returns.; Buyer responsible for smog certification and DMV registration fees; California compliance notice cited (Rev. & Tax. Code §§10876–10877; Veh. Code §9800 et seq.).; New buyers may be limited to one winning bid until purchase is paid.; Viewing is limited and by appointment only.; Inventory consists of law enforcement impounds/accidents/stored vehicles; no test drives; starts not guaranteed; TMU indicates true mileage unknown.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Not specified
Third Party Requirements
Not specified (no published transporter registration or authorization/PIN process).
Third Party Process
Not specified.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes (implied by removal requirements)
Self Pickup Requirement
Pay in cash; remove by 4 PM next business day after sale. ID or other documentation requirements not stated.
Self Pickup Process
Not specified (no gate pass/PIN/virtual check-in details posted). Buyers are advised to contact the auction for pickup coordination.
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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