Auto Auction Transport

Buying a vehicle at auction is exciting — but the clock starts ticking the moment you win. Most auction houses charge daily storage fees that add up fast, and some require vehicle removal within 3-5 business days. Quote Auto Ship specializes in fast, reliable auto auction transport from every major auction house in the country, getting your purchase off the lot and to your door before storage fees eat into your deal.

We work with all major auction platforms: Copart, Insurance Auto Auctions (IAAI), Manheim, ADESA, ACV Auctions, BacklotCars, and independent regional auctions. Whether you won a clean-title daily driver on Manheim or a salvage rebuild project on Copart, our carriers know the auction pickup process inside and out.

Auction Pickup Process

Auction pickups are different from standard residential pickups. They require gate passes, buyer authorization, specific pickup windows, and familiarity with each auction house's release procedures. Our dispatch team handles all of this for you. Once you provide your lot number and buyer ID, we coordinate the gate pass, schedule the pickup within the auction's required timeframe, and handle the release paperwork on-site.

For Copart and IAAI specifically — the two largest salvage auction platforms — we have standing relationships and streamlined processes. Our drivers pick up from Copart and IAAI locations daily, often completing pickup within 24-48 hours of dispatching your order. This speed is critical because Copart charges $10-$20 per day in storage after the free period expires.

Condition Considerations

Many auction vehicles, especially from insurance auctions, are not in running condition. That's expected, and we're fully equipped for it. Our carriers bring winch equipment for non-running vehicles, and our pricing accounts for the extra handling required. Just let us know the vehicle's condition — runs and drives, rolls but doesn't start, or doesn't roll at all — and we'll quote accordingly.

Won an auction? Don't let storage fees pile up. Call Quote Auto Ship at 1-833-848-4600 immediately after your win for expedited auction pickup and delivery.