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Auction Details
Auction Format
Both
Auction Type
Public auto auctions open to the general public (no dealer license required); Live weekend auctions; Simulcast online bidding; Friday Buy Now (outright purchase before live auction); Tuesday Simulcast/Live Auction (listed on SCTI site).
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Friday: Buy Now sale 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Saturday: Inspection 10:00 AM, Live Auction 12:00 PM (gates open 10:00 AM); Sunday: Inspection 11:00 AM, Live Auction 1:00 PM (gates open 10:00 AM). Additional listing notes a Tuesday Simulcast/Live Auction weekly at 7:00 PM.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Auction states buyers can arrange to have vehicles delivered after Buy It Now or auction purchases; no coverage map, carrier details, or pricing published.
Buyer Fee Details
Not specified.
Seller Fees
Not specified on official pages (no published consignment/seller fee schedule).
Storage Holding Fees
Not specified. Site notes vehicles are released the same day after the auction up until the following Tuesday at 5:00 PM; no per-day storage rate listed.
Who can Register
Open to the public; no dealer license required; must be 18+ with valid driver’s license or government-issued ID. Registration is free (entry and registration free). Methods: In person and online. Online registration requires creating an account and providing credit card and government ID; registration types include Dealer or Public. Deposit upon winning: FAQ states $500 due immediately toward purchase with 3 days to pay the balance; SCTI rules page states a nonrefundable $1,000 deposit per vehicle and allows 25% down for a 3-day payment extension. (Conflicting amounts are published.)
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted (per FAQ): cash; major credit cards; debit cards; Zelle; Apple Pay; cashier’s check. Accepted (per rules): cash; credit (3% surcharge); debit; pre‑approved loans; in-house financing planned. Explicitly not accepted (per rules): checks of any kind. Note: FAQ acceptance of cashier’s checks conflicts with rules page stating no checks accepted.
Bidding Methods
Both: In person on-site and online via simulcast (registration required at auction.socalpaa.com). Proxy bidding available via online submission link. Buy Now available during Friday preview and weekend pre-auction windows.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Official website lists the physical auction at 10993 Central Ave, Ontario, CA (near Fontana). Some third-party directories list a former/alternate Fontana address; rely on the official site for current operations. Online bidding is handled through Southern California Transportation Inc. (auction.socalpaa.com). Mobile apps, transporter authorization systems, virtual queues, gate passes, or PIN codes are not mentioned anywhere on the official pages. Multiple conflicts exist between the FAQ/Terms and the SCTI rules page (scanner allowance; deposit amount; checks vs cashier’s checks). When arranging pickup or transport, confirm current deposit, payment, and pickup requirements by calling the auction before bidding.
Pickup Rules
Vehicles may be released the same day after the auction and up to the following Tuesday at 5:00 PM. Vehicles must be paid in full the day of purchase for immediate release, or buyer may put 25% down to get a 3‑day extension with release upon final payment. The person who intends to register the vehicle under their name must be present at the time of vehicle release.
Policies
All vehicles sold AS-IS; all sales final; auctions videotaped and conducted with armed security.; Age and ID: Must be 18+ to register and bid; valid driver’s license or government-issued ID required. Minors allowed only with parent/legal guardian.; Scanners/tools: FAQ says scanners allowed; SCTI rules prohibit outside tools or scanners. (Conflict noted.); Deposit/forfeit: FAQ/Terms indicate $500 deposit due upon winning and 3 days to pay balance; rules page states immediate nonrefundable $1,000 deposit per vehicle and walkaways risk losing 25% of cash price plus deposit. (Conflict noted.)
Third Party
Third Party Available
Not specified
Third Party Requirements
Not specified. Note that rules require the person who will register the vehicle to be present at release, which may limit third‑party pickup without the buyer present.
Third Party Process
Not specified; no gate pass/PIN/app authorization process published.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Buyer must be 18+ and present valid government ID; buyer who will register the vehicle must be present at release; payment in full (or 25% down with 3‑day extension, release only after balance paid).
Self Pickup Process
Pick up same day post-auction or through the following Tuesday 5:00 PM. Weekend auction gates open at 10:00 AM; check in on-site and complete payment arrangements before release. No appointment requirement published.
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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