SCA Auctions (Honolulu/Kapolei)
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
Online-only public auctions via SCA (broker for IAA inventory); weekly live internet auctions; pre-bid (proxy) auctions; ‘Buy It Now’ fixed-price listings; inventory includes salvage and clean-title vehicles.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Live online auctions every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Hawaii Time (HT). Onsite preview for Premier/Expert members is the day before sale from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. local time. Office Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. HT. Yard Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. HT.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
SCA offers domestic and international shipping; request a quote via shipping calculator on listings or email. SCA can act as your shipping agent and contract a carrier. Shipping can be paid by credit/debit card. SCA notes shipping timelines aren’t guaranteed; if SCA cannot pick up within the yard’s window, storage up to $50/day may accrue; a ‘dry run’ fee may apply if outstanding fees prevent pickup.
Buyer Fee Details
IAA Honolulu: award day + 4 business days free; SCA generally states 2–5 business days (incl. sale day) depending on yard before storage applies.
Seller Fees
SCA’s ‘Sell My Car’ program advertises that every step of the seller’s sale is 100% free (no transfer or hidden fees; dealer-paid commission). No traditional consignment seller-fee schedule for the auction platform is specified elsewhere.
Storage Holding Fees
Free storage through the day the vehicle is awarded plus 4 additional business days at IAA Honolulu; after that, storage is $50/day. SCA also states buyers generally have 2–5 business days (incl. sale day) to pick up depending on the yard; storage then is $50/day.
Who can Register
Open to the public; no dealer license required. Must be 18+ with government‑issued ID. Register online and choose a membership (Basic – free; Premier – $199/yr; Expert – $549/yr). Bidding requires a refundable security deposit of $1,000 or 15% of intended max bid (whichever greater) to increase Buying Power.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Won vehicles: Wire transfer only. Not accepted: credit cards, debit cards, PayPal, trade-ins, cashier’s checks, money orders, ACH. Shipping (if ordered through SCA): credit or debit card accepted.
Bidding Methods
Online only via SCA website. Live bidding for Premier/Expert; Basic members can pre-bid and use Buy It Now. No in-person bidding specified.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
SCA functions as a preferred IAA broker; vehicles listed for Honolulu/Kapolei are located at the IAA yard (91-401 Malakole St, Kapolei, HI). Live bidding is online-only; Premier/Expert membership is required for real-time participation; Basic members can pre-bid and use Buy It Now. Release instructions are emailed after payment; at IAA yards, transporters must wear safety vests and loaders won’t load items over 11,000 lbs. Storage and timelines vary by yard; IAA Honolulu explicitly provides 4 free business days after award. SCA shipping can be paid by card; vehicle purchases must be paid by wire transfer only.
Pickup Rules
Buyer cannot drive vehicles off the auction lot under any circumstances. All removals must be by a licensed and insured freight carrier. Pick up within the yard’s allotted free period (IAA Honolulu: award day + 4 business days free) during yard hours; $50/day storage starts afterward. After payment confirmation, release instructions are emailed; at IAA, the release email serves as the pickup authorization. Transport drivers must wear a high‑visibility safety vest on IAA property, and IAA loaders will not lift items >11,000 lbs.
Policies
Payment due within 1 business day of sale by 5:00 p.m. branch local time; late fee $50 or 2% (whichever greater) if unpaid after 2 business days.; Vehicle deemed abandoned if not removed from IAA facility within 10 days of sale; SCA may liquidate; buyer may be billed for associated fees.; Onsite vehicle preview allowed only for Premier/Expert members; recommended to verify yard preview schedule.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Transporter must be licensed and insured; must comply with IAA yard safety (high‑visibility vest) and arrive during yard hours with release information from the buyer’s email.
Third Party Process
Buyer may order transport through SCA or hire an outside carrier. After payment, SCA/IAA email release instructions. Transporter checks in at yard during yard hours; storage fees apply after free window; dry-run fee may apply if outstanding fees prevent pickup.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
No (driving prohibited from yard)
Self Pickup Requirement
Self‑driving removal is not permitted regardless of vehicle condition. Removal must be by a licensed and insured carrier.
Self Pickup Process
Arrange a licensed carrier to collect the vehicle during yard hours after receiving the email release; follow yard safety rules.
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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