Is SCA Auction open to the public or do I need a dealer’s license to join?
You do not need a dealer's license to bid on cars at SCA auctions, our auctions are open to the general public. Get access to over 300,000 in-demand clean and salvage title cars for sale at dealer rates. You get to buy cars at wholesale prices that auto dealers buy their inventory for. Register for free, skip the middleman and place bids on cars today!
Can I see cars in person before an SCA live auction starts?
As a preferred IAA broker, we want to deliver you the best all-in-one brokerage services possible. Virtual car auctions are exciting and we want you to feel confident in your online purchase. Whether the car is lightly damaged or more, SCA Premier & Expert members can inspect vehicles in-person before purchasing, at an IAA auction location the day before a sale, from 10am to 2pm local time. Please contact the location branch beforehand to verify the preview schedule. Learn more on how to preview a vehicle.
How do I bid at SCA online auctions?
Bidding at SCA weekly internet real time auctions is simple. To get instant dealer-level access to dealer-only auctions in the USA, you need to create a free SCA account, choose your membership type, place a 100% refundable security deposit, find the car you're interested in, and place your bid. It's as easy as that - wholesale car auctions simplified!
Ways to Bid & Buy at SCA® Auction
At Salvage Car Auctions, we offer our members the best auction experience with three convenient ways to bid & buy salvage, clean and repairable cars for sale.
Buy It Now
Bypass pre-bidding and live digital auctions on certain vehicles by instantaneously purchasing cars online with our "Buy It Now" option. Although you may still bid on vehicles with the "Buy It Now" option if you'd like, you can also purchase them immediately at a pre-set price. View all "Buy It Now" cars for sale available right now.
Pre-Bid
Preliminary bidding, also known as a pre-bid, is a convenient type of bidding option which allows you to place an incremental value bid up to 1 hour before the live auto auction starts. Your pre-bid will be presented during the live auction and could be the winning bid if no other bidder submits a higher bid either during the live auction or during the pre-bidding phase.
Bid Live
Live bidding is a type of internet bidding that allows you to place virtual bids on cars in real time. Enjoy the excitement of fast-paced online live auto auctions from anywhere, anytime. Participating in live car sales is easy; you compete against other bidders by placing incremental bids to become the high bidder and win the sale of the vehicle. Find cars & bids live today!
Get Your Next Car Online: 3 Easy Steps to Bid at California Auto Auction
Register for Free
Join SCA Auction today to unlock access to over 300,000 vehicles up for auction in just minutes. Sign-up is easy and free!
Browse Our Inventory
Explore our extensive selection of vehicles and filter by make, model, year, and more. Find the car of your dreams at a price you'll love!
Win Your Next Car
Bid online with confidence! Choose from live bidding, pre-bidding, or "Buy It Now" options to get the car you want. Our online-only auction platform lets you bid from anywhere with ease.
Car Auction Registration
Bid on Cars in Live Auto Auctions
SCA Auto Auctions: The Smart Way to Buy Your Next Car
At SCA Auctions, we're changing the game of car buying. Our 100% online car auction marketplace specializes in the resale of wholesale, wrecked, lightly damaged, clean, repairable, and salvage title vehicles, and is open to the public - so you can access dealer-only auctions without needing a dealer's license. With over 300,000 IAA vehicles available to bid on, you'll get the same wholesale prices as auto dealers and cut out the middleman. Our platform lets you find the best deals on cars, trucks, SUVs, boats, trailers, and more - all from the comfort of your own home. Experience the future of car buying with SCA Auctions. Let us handle your cars & bids!
Salvage Cars for Sale
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Feedback from Our Customers
Jack Thompson
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