Welchel Auctions – Marietta Wrecker Service Public Auto Auction
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
Public tow-yard/impound vehicle auctions; monthly. Includes court-order sales and may include derelict/parts-only vehicles (not eligible for title).
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Monthly public tow-yard auctions. Marietta Wrecker Service auctions are typically held on Wednesdays with the Rapid Round starting at 10:00 AM local time; preview is the day before the sale. Auctions across all Welchel locations run on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; dates and times may change and bidding time may extend with active bids.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Welchel Auctions offers scheduled tows starting at $75 plus a per‑mile fee from the auction yard. Contact the front counter for an exact quote; schedule as soon as possible after the sale.
Buyer Fee Details
48 hours after auction end (then storage begins).
Seller Fees
Not specified for public/tow-yard auctions.
Storage Holding Fees
Per Terms & Conditions (dated Sept 2025): vehicles must be paid for and removed within 48 hours after the sale; storage is $50/day for up to 5 days, after which the vehicle will be impounded at the owner’s expense. A Help page also states vehicles must be paid for and picked up no later than 3 days after auction ends and that storage is $75/day; this appears to be older/generic guidance. Verify at pickup.
Who can Register
Open to the public (no dealer license required). Register online at WelchelAuctions.com. Requirements include a valid government-issued photo ID and a credit card on file; if registering under a company, a business license may be required. After submitting info, wait for email confirmation before logging in. No bidding deposits are explicitly stated for Marietta Wrecker auctions.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
CASH ONLY, paid at the vehicle location within 48 hours of the sale. No checks, credit/debit cards, or wires are stated as accepted for auction purchases. Buyer must be present with valid ID for payment on Statewide auctions; for Marietta Wrecker, payment is at 950 Allgood Rd, Marietta.
Bidding Methods
Online. Create an account at WelchelAuctions.com, then bid live in the Rapid Round or place proxy bids in advance. The auction operator notes auctions are held online for Marietta Wrecker; a generic Help page mentions in-person bidding, but the Marietta auction is presented as online-only.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Platform and guidance are split between the auction operator (WelchelAuctions.com) and the towing company (MariettaWrecker.com). Welchel’s Terms page (Sept 2025) lists a 5% buyer fee and $50/day storage after 48 hours; a Help page still shows 3 days and $75/day storage—confirm current storage fee locally. Marietta Wrecker’s auction page explicitly says the monthly auctions are held online at WelchelAuctions.com and reiterates cash-only payment within 48 hours and transporter insurance/hold-harmless requirements. Welchel’s site describes the ‘Rapid Round’ (live closing with 60-second timers and 30-second extensions) and supports proxy bidding; their New Buyer Guide shows the registration steps (upload ID and enter a credit card) and the login URL (bid.welchelauctions.com). Some marketing content at MariettaWreckerAuction.com lists buyer fees as 7.5%; the governing Terms list 5%—verify at registration if fees have changed. No official mobile apps, gate passes, or PIN-based pickup systems are referenced; bidding and account management are browser-based with email notifications for wins and invoices.
Pickup Rules
Vehicles must be paid and removed within 48 hours of auction end. Vehicles are sold AS IS and are not for highway use; they must be towed from the lot. No tools or equipment may be used during inspection; vehicles may not be started or driven prior to purchase. Buyers are responsible for any locksmith or towing arrangements. Auction does not supply batteries or fuel.
Policies
Auction times may change; soft-close extensions apply if bids are placed in the final moments.; All vehicles sold AS IS, WHERE IS; no warranties; buyer responsible for verifying paperwork, VINs, and details before removing the vehicle.; Vehicles are not for highway use; buyer must tow at their own expense.; Buyers must title the vehicle in their name or business within 7 days; many sales convey via Georgia Court Order; derelict vehicles are parts-only and not eligible for title.; Inspection is allowed the day before the sale during posted preview hours; no starting/driving or use of tools during inspection; you cannot enter vehicles before purchase.; Failure to pay within 48 hours results in forfeiture, permanent ban, and a $250 administrative fee charged to the card on file.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Tow company must be insured with general liability and workers’ compensation and provide a Hold Harmless letter on company letterhead. No app, PIN, or digital gate pass is specified.
Third Party Process
Buyer schedules transporter promptly after payment; transporter checks in at yard and provides required documentation before vehicle release.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Pay cash at the vehicle location within 48 hours; bring valid ID. Vehicle must be towed (not driven) off the lot.
Self Pickup Process
After the auction ends and invoice is ready, pay in person at the Marietta yard (950 Allgood Rd). Once paid, arrange your own tow or schedule one with Welchel. No mention of appointments or digital gate passes; follow yard staff instructions at pickup.
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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