U.S. Tow, Inc. (Auto Auctions)
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
Public lien sale of unclaimed/seized/abandoned vehicles; weekly (Thursdays, excluding holidays).
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Unclaimed vehicles are auctioned every Thursday (excluding holidays). For the week of Sep 18, 2025: yard opens 10:00 AM, vehicle start‑ups at 11:00 AM, live auction starts 12:00 PM at 2119 E. 25th St, Los Angeles, CA 90058.
Auction Delivery Available
Not specified
Auction Delivery Details
N/A
Buyer Fee Details
Not specified.
Seller Fees
Not specified (no public information about seller/consignor fees; vehicles appear to be impound/lien sale units).
Storage Holding Fees
Not specified.
Who can Register
Open to the public; bidders must register prior to the auction and present a valid California ID card or Driver’s License. Registration method not detailed beyond on‑site prior to auction start.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Cash only for all vehicle sales and required deposits; no refunds. (Cards/checks not accepted per explicit 'CASH ONLY' rule.)
Bidding Methods
In Person only (live auction). No online bidding platform specified by U.S. Tow.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
U.S. Tow’s weekly auction location and day/time details are posted on its public Google Sheet each week and may include operational notes like deposit amounts, tax, start‑up times, and same‑day pickup deadline. For Sep 18, 2025, the sheet explicitly states 'LIVE AUCTION THIS WEEK' at 2119 E. 25th St, Los Angeles, with CASH ONLY, $300 deposit at time of winning (general) and a separate $1,000 deposit rule for 'Long Liens' that remain on a 10‑day hold. The company’s Contact page lists the Los Angeles yard address (2119 E. 25th St, Los Angeles, CA 90058). Note: A separate site branded 'U.S. Tow – Hawthorne' advertises weekly auctions and shows 'Cash Only' and a Thursday schedule at different times/locations (e.g., Gardena); this appears to be a different yard and should not be assumed to govern the Los Angeles auction. Always confirm the current week’s LA auction sheet for the exact schedule and rules.
Pickup Rules
Vehicles must be picked up by 6:00 PM on auction day. For Long Liens (≥$4,000), vehicles must remain on site for a 10‑day statutory hold after sale; buyer pays balance after 10 days if vehicle is not redeemed. Note: keys made at U.S. Tow are for ignition only.
Policies
All transactions are final; no refunds.; City of Los Angeles 10% parking tax charged on vehicles sold at the sale.; Bidders must register prior to auction and have a valid California ID or Driver’s License; no sealed bids accepted.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Not specified
Third Party Requirements
Not specified (no transporter registration, PIN, or gate pass instructions published).
Third Party Process
Not specified.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Payment in cash; pickup by 6:00 PM on auction day. Other documentation/ID for release not specified for auction purchases.
Self Pickup Process
Arrive at yard (2119 E. 25th St, Los Angeles) during auction day; after winning and paying required cash deposit (and balance if applicable), remove vehicle by 6:00 PM. Long Lien purchases remain for 10 days; return to pay balance and collect if not redeemed.
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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