Speed's Auto Auction
Learn more
Auction Details
Auction Format
Both
Auction Type
Public auto auction; weekly Hillsboro auction. Vehicles include runners, non-runners, repossessions, impounds, donations, private-party consignments.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Hillsboro location: Auction Day Thursday 9:30 a.m.; Preview Wednesday 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. and Thursday 8:00–9:30 a.m.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Speed’s Towing can tow purchased vehicles at a discounted rate; call 503-234-5555 to arrange. Coverage area, timing, and costs not specified.
Buyer Fee Details
Effectively none for on-site: removal required by 5:00 p.m. auction day to avoid storage. Online page states removal/payment before 4:30–5:00 p.m. Wednesday (day after auction) to avoid storage; conflicting $50/24h vs $25/day language on online page.
Seller Fees
Will sell your car for a $100 seller’s fee upfront (title in your name required; dealers excepted).
Storage Holding Fees
On-site rules page states: All vehicles must be paid before 4:30 p.m. and picked up before 5:00 p.m. on auction day or a $50/day storage fee applies. Online bidding info page contains two conflicting statements: (a) ‘All vehicles must be paid for and picked up BEFORE 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday (the day following auction), or they will be assessed a fee of $50 per 24 hours’ and (b) FAQ section on the same page says ‘removed before 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday … or a $25/day storage fee (up to three days)’; vehicles left after 72 hours may be disposed of (no refunds).
Who can Register
Public auction (no dealer license required is implied by ‘public’). On-site: Registration with valid ID required; bidder card $20 (good for one year); renewal $20 per rules page. Online: Create account, verify email, provide valid credit card; $10 yearly activation; card is charged automatically on winning bids.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
On-site: Cash, Credit or Debit (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover noted for online). Deposits for on-site wins are CASH per rules. Online: Deposit charged to the registered credit/debit card immediately upon win; remaining balance paid at pickup. Checks: Not specified.
Bidding Methods
Both: In-person at Hillsboro and Online via auctions.speedstowingauction.com and the ‘Speeds Auto Auctions’ mobile app (iOS/Android).
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Location/address for Hillsboro is shown on multiple pages as 3997 NE 33rd Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124 (use Google Maps; some site text shows an incorrect ZIP elsewhere). Auction portal event pages confirm this address. Mobile app: EXACT name ‘Speeds Auto Auctions’ (iOS/Android) is for buyers to view catalogs, place absentee bids, and bid live with audio/video; no separate transporter app is listed. Registration nuances: rules page states bidder card renewal $20, while some marketing pages mention $10 renewal; confirm with the auction. Storage/late fee language conflicts between pages ($50/day vs $25/day for online FAQ); confirm current policy before bidding. Business hours in the rules page footer list Hillsboro Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The auction platform help center outlines online bidding steps and requirements (account creation, approval, tech requirements) and supports live simulcast and absentee bidding.
Pickup Rules
On-site rules: Pay before 4:30 p.m. and remove vehicle before 5:00 p.m. on auction day or storage applies; vehicles not paid by 4:30 p.m. incur a $25 late fee. No test drives; you may start the vehicle only. Working on vehicles in the yard is prohibited (only tire changes allowed); do not move vehicles outside the fence for later pickup. Towing available from Speed’s Towing at a discounted rate.
Policies
All vehicles sold As-Is, Where-Is; some vehicles may have a reserve.; DEQ tags are scraped; buyers with current tags can obtain new tags at DMV (per site note).; Keys not guaranteed; locksmith available (noted for Tuesday at Portland); buyer pays locksmith.; Duplicate paperwork fee: $40; additional $10/month search fee if auction date not provided; payment required in advance.; Online-only terms include immediate, non-refundable credit card deposit upon winning; cannot bid without legitimate credit card; online buyers fee 17% and $20 processing fee.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Not specified
Third Party Requirements
Not specified (no transporter registration, gate pass, PIN, or authorization process described).
Third Party Process
Not specified. Site suggests using Speed’s Towing; no instructions provided for outside transporters.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Buyer must be the registered bidder (paperwork goes under the ID/account used). Pay before deadlines; bring ID. Keys available after auction ends once paid.
Self Pickup Process
After winning, pay at the office (on-site) or settle online deposit; pick up keys once auction is over; remove vehicle by stated deadlines. No in-yard repairs beyond tire changes.
This page was last updated on September 1, 2025 and some details may have changed. Reach out directly to the auction with any questions.
Claim your page
Is this your auction? Reach out to marketing@autohaulerx.com to update any details.