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Current bid Preliminary bid $525 USD
Vehicles sold “as is - where is”, all sales are final.
2005
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55 AMG
- Condition Won’t start
- VIN WDBRF76J35F******
- Lot number 67307786
- Location MI - Woodhaven
- Damage Front end
- Date of auction
Current bid Preliminary bid $325 USD
Buy it now price $6,500 USD
Vehicles sold “as is - where is”, all sales are final.
- Condition Won’t start
- VIN 1C6SRFJT9KN******
- Lot number 70110656
- Location MI - Woodhaven
- Damage Front end, rear end
- Date of auction
Current bid Preliminary bid $0 USD
Buy it now price $10,000 USD
Vehicles sold “as is - where is”, all sales are final.
- Condition Run and drive
- VIN 1GKS2CKJ1FR******
- Lot number 56328286
- Location MI - Woodhaven
- Damage Minor dent/scratches
- Odometer 180,906 mi (actual)
- Date of auction
Current bid Preliminary bid $0 USD
Vehicles sold “as is - where is”, all sales are final.
- Condition Won’t start
- VIN WVGAV7AX6GW******
- Lot number 63100866
- Location GA - Ellenwood
- Damage Rear end, side
- Odometer 119,402 mi (actual)
- Date of auction
Current bid Preliminary bid $0 USD
Vehicles sold “as is - where is”, all sales are final.
- Condition Won’t start
- VIN 1FMJK2AT5GE******
- Lot number 61102436
- Location GA - Ellenwood
- Damage Front end
- Odometer 215,894 mi (actual)
- Date of auction
Current bid Preliminary bid $0 USD
Vehicles sold “as is - where is”, all sales are final.
- Condition Engine start
- VIN 2FMHK6DT5AB******
- Lot number 52182086
- Location GA - Ellenwood
- Damage Front end
- Odometer 152,666 mi (actual)
- Date of auction
Current bid Preliminary bid $18,600 USD
Vehicles sold “as is - where is”, all sales are final.
2024
Toyota Highlander Platinum
- Condition Run and drive
- VIN 5TDKDRBH6RS******
- Lot number 45937477
- Location CA - Perris
- Damage Left side, front end
- Odometer 29,071 mi (actual)
- Date of auction
- Seller
Current bid Preliminary bid $600 USD
Buy it now price $700 USD
Vehicles sold “as is - where is”, all sales are final.
- Condition Run and drive
- VIN 3FA6P0K91DR******
- Lot number 68974596
- Location ME - Lyman
- Damage Rear end, front end
- Odometer 118,864 mi (actual)
- Date of auction
Current bid Preliminary bid $15,200 USD
Vehicles sold “as is - where is”, all sales are final.
- Condition Run and drive
- VIN 5TFNC5DB9RX******
- Lot number 67175996
- Location TX - Houston
- Damage Side, damage history
- Odometer 15,749 mi (actual)
- Date of auction
Current bid Preliminary bid $5,200 USD
Vehicles sold “as is - where is”, all sales are final.
- Condition Run and drive
- VIN 1FTFW2L51SK******
- Lot number 71481966
- Location TX - Houston
- Damage Front end, side
- Odometer 46,499 mi (actual)
- Date of auction
Current bid Preliminary bid $37,500 USD
Vehicles sold “as is - where is”, all sales are final.
2022
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Sl55 Amg
- VIN W1KVK8AB5NF******
- Lot number 70271026
- Location TX - Houston
- Damage Flood
- Odometer 34,033 mi (not actual)
- Date of auction
Current bid Preliminary bid $3,300 USD
Vehicles sold “as is - where is”, all sales are final.
2022
Toyota Tacoma Sr; Sr5; Trd Sport
- Condition Run and drive
- VIN 3TYRZ5CN2NT******
- Lot number 69911756
- Location TX - Houston
- Damage Front end
- Odometer 60,776 mi (actual)
- Date of auction
Current bid Preliminary bid $5,200 USD
Vehicles sold “as is - where is”, all sales are final.
- Condition Run and drive
- VIN 5YFS4MCE3RP******
- Lot number 71406316
- Location TX - Houston
- Damage Front end
- Odometer 55,615 mi (actual)
- Date of auction
Current bid Preliminary bid $250 USD
Vehicles sold “as is - where is”, all sales are final.
- Condition Run and drive
- VIN 5FNRL18674B******
- Lot number 69406926
- Location TX - Houston
- Damage Front end, side
- Odometer 142,299 mi (not actual)
- Date of auction
Current bid Preliminary bid $10,100 USD
Vehicles sold “as is - where is”, all sales are final.
- Condition Run and drive
- VIN 5XYP5DGC5RG******
- Lot number 70153106
- Location TX - Houston
- Damage Front end, minor dent/scratches
- Odometer 48,646 mi (not actual)
- Date of auction
Current bid Preliminary bid $550 USD
Vehicles sold “as is - where is”, all sales are final.
- Condition Won’t start
- VIN 2HGFA1F53AH******
- Lot number 52313326
- Location TX - Houston
- Damage Front end
- Odometer 168,903 mi (not actual)
- Date of auction
Current bid Preliminary bid $7,400 USD
Vehicles sold “as is - where is”, all sales are final.
- Condition Won’t start
- VIN 5TFDY5F16MX******
- Lot number 58068386
- Location TX - Houston
- Damage Side, undercarriage
- Date of auction
Current bid Preliminary bid $175 USD
Buy it now price $1,665 USD
Vehicles sold “as is - where is”, all sales are final.
- Condition Engine start
- VIN 3FA6P0HR4DR******
- Lot number 70976476
- Location TX - Haslet
- Damage Normal wear & tear
- Odometer 141,107 mi (actual)
- Date of auction
Current bid Preliminary bid $650 USD
Vehicles sold “as is - where is”, all sales are final.
- Condition Run and drive
- VIN JTHBH96S665******
- Lot number 71035696
- Location TX - Houston
- Damage Front end
- Odometer 173,132 mi (actual)
- Date of auction
Current bid Preliminary bid $3,300 USD
Vehicles sold “as is - where is”, all sales are final.
- Condition Run and drive
- VIN 1HGCR2F53GA******
- Lot number 70350186
- Location TX - Houston
- Damage Side
- Odometer 150,657 mi (actual)
- Date of auction
Current bid Preliminary bid $11,300 USD
Vehicles sold “as is - where is”, all sales are final.
2026
Toyota Grand Highlander XLE
- Condition Won’t start
- VIN 5TDAAAB57TS******
- Lot number 71370986
- Location TX - Houston
- Damage All over
- Odometer 21,497 mi (actual)
- Date of auction
Current bid Preliminary bid $625 USD
Vehicles sold “as is - where is”, all sales are final.
- Condition Run and drive
- VIN 1FTFW1EF5DK******
- Lot number 71351626
- Location LA - Greenwell Springs
- Damage Rear end
- Odometer 443,040 mi (actual)
- Date of auction
Current bid Preliminary bid $9,000 USD
Vehicles sold “as is - where is”, all sales are final.
- Condition Won’t start
- VIN 1FT8W3BT7RE******
- Lot number 71367396
- Location TX - Houston
- Damage Front end, side
- Odometer 63,110 mi (actual)
- Date of auction
Current bid Preliminary bid $625 USD
Vehicles sold “as is - where is”, all sales are final.
- Condition Run and drive
- VIN 1LNHL9DK6DG******
- Lot number 70981166
- Location TX - Houston
- Damage Front end
- Odometer 44,907 mi (actual)
- Date of auction
Current bid Preliminary bid $175 USD
Buy it now price $1,143 USD
Vehicles sold “as is - where is”, all sales are final.
- Condition Won’t start
- VIN 2C3CDXBGXEH******
- Lot number 71014336
- Location LA - Greenwell Springs
- Damage Mechanical
- Odometer 161,511 mi (not actual)
- Date of auction
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FAQ
The lot page shows the sale date and countdown to the next bidding stage. During live bidding, the exact closing moment depends on the lot’s position and the bids placed while it is on the block.
Yes, while preliminary or live bidding remains open and your account has enough bid power. No new bid can be placed after the lot closes.
More participants focus on a vehicle when it reaches the live stage. Preliminary maximum bids can also respond incrementally to live offers, so the amount may rise quickly.
The available time varies by sale date, branch schedule, lane, and lot position. Use the countdown during preliminary bidding, then follow the lot number and live queue.
A confirmed result appears in your profile and is followed by an email with the invoice and payment instructions. If the sale status requires seller approval, the high bid must first be accepted; after payment, document processing and delivery can begin.
Cars scheduled to sell today leave less time to verify condition, title, and total cost before bidding. This category brings together Copart and IAAI car auctions today, including vehicles still open for preliminary bids and lots approaching live sale. The shorter window helps compare current bids, follow how similar models close, and participate without waiting for a future date. Title status, history, damage, fees, and transport still need a complete review before the countdown ends. CARS4.BID places today’s lots in one catalog so you can build a shortlist and set a maximum bid before live bidding starts.
How today’s auctions are scheduled
A lot enters this category when its assigned auction date falls on the current day. The date comes from the source auction and branch schedule, not from title, damage, seller, or condition. If the date changes, the lot moves to the category that matches the new sale day.
Copart and IAAI organize sales by branch, date, and auction sequence. A scheduled start time applies to the sale or lane, while the exact moment one vehicle reaches live bidding depends on its position and the pace of earlier lots.
| Stage in car auctions today | What happens | What it means before bidding |
|---|---|---|
| Sale date assigned | The source auction places the vehicle into a scheduled branch sale | The lot opens for review and preliminary bidding |
| Preliminary bidding | A maximum bid can be entered before the live stage | Complete the title, history, damage, and cost review |
| Selling today | The assigned sale date matches the current day | The lot appears with vehicles due to sell that day |
| Live auction | The vehicle reaches its lane or sequence | Real-time bids continue until the lot closes |
| Post-auction result | The highest valid bid becomes final or awaits a seller decision, depending on sale status | Payment begins only after the result is confirmed |
A vehicle that does not sell may return with a later auction date. Relisting, a seller decision, or a schedule change can move the same lot through the cycle more than once.
Why today’s auctions attract attention
The main advantage is speed. Auto auctions today can move from selection to a live purchase opportunity without a multi-day wait. That suits replacement purchases, active repair projects, export planning, dealership sourcing, and shops with capacity for another vehicle.
Same-day lots also provide current price context. Comparing similar models can show how mileage, title, condition, and damage affect the final bid. Dealers, repairers, exporters, and repeat customers may review an auto auction today as part of daily sourcing because the category isolates lots scheduled to reach live bidding that day.
Checks before bidding today
Limited time should change the order of the work, not reduce the work itself. On CARS4.BID, condition, damage, title, seller, mileage, auction timing, and location appear as separate fields.
- Compare all pictures with the primary and secondary damage descriptions, including dashboard, wheels, body openings, engine bay, interior, and cargo area.
- Compare all pictures with the primary and secondary damage descriptions, including dashboard, wheels, body and underside views when available.
- Run the VIN through a vehicle history report for title brands, prior losses, ownership changes, earlier auctions, and reported damage.
- Match the odometer designation with previous mileage entries and note any actual, not-actual, exempt, or unknown status.
- Read the seller type because insurance, fleet, rental, finance, dealer, and public-consignment vehicles enter auction for different reasons.
- Confirm the document type and the registration, rebuilt-title, resale, or export route for the destination.
- Treat Run and Drive, Engine Start, and Won’t Start as limited auction observations.
- Check the sale status to see if the high bid is final at closing or still needs seller approval.
- Add fees, transport, title processing, repairs, storage exposure, and a reserve before setting the maximum bid.
The countdown should never replace a missing history check or an unclear title route. Incomplete evidence should lower the ceiling even when the sale is close.
Managing today’s auction timeline
Start with lots that sell first and vehicles that best match the intended use. Narrow the shortlist before live bidding so several overlapping auctions do not force rushed decisions.
Complete the VIN review, title check, damage estimate, transport quote, and maximum bid during the preliminary stage. Registration, identity verification, deposit, and bid power should also be ready before the lot reaches the block.
Auction timing can shift because every vehicle ahead of the lot takes time. Near the live stage, the lot number and queue position provide better context than the general start time. When the remaining window does not allow a complete review, pass on the lot.
Why closing-time bidding accelerates
Activity often increases when the vehicle approaches the block because more participants focus on it at once. Watch-list users, customers with preliminary bids, and live participants all become active around the closing stage.
A late bid does not always come from a new participant. A maximum entered earlier can continue placing incremental bids as competing offers appear. Several stored limits can therefore move the amount quickly before manual live bidding becomes obvious.
A quiet preliminary stage does not prove low demand. Stored maximum bids and live-only participants may become visible only when the lot reaches the block, so the current amount should not be treated as a reliable forecast of the closing price.
During live car auctions today, follow the live status rather than relying on the earlier countdown. Do not wait until the last second, since a slow connection can prevent the bid from reaching the platform.
The current bid does not reveal every maximum already entered. Set the final limit from the landed cost and intended use, then stop when the next increment exceeds it.
Vehicles selling at auction today
The category is defined by sale date, so its mix changes throughout the week. Clean-title and salvage-title lots can appear together with different conditions, sellers, body styles, and damage types.
- Daily-use cars and crossovers may include Toyota Camry, Honda Civic, Nissan Altima, Hyundai Elantra, Toyota RAV4, and Nissan Rogue.
- SUVs and pickups can include Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, RAM 1500, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ford Explorer, and Chevrolet Tahoe.
- Insurance lots may carry collision, hail, theft, flood, vandalism, mechanical, or cosmetic damage.
- Dealer, rental, lease, fleet, and repossession vehicles may have normal wear, higher mileage, prior repairs, or clean documents.
- Electric, hybrid, luxury, and rare premium lots can include Tesla, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Bentley, Ferrari, or Lamborghini models as the daily catalog changes.
A familiar model does not make two lots comparable. Year, trim, mileage, drivetrain, title, seller, damage, and location all affect cost.
Finding car auctions today
CARS4.BID opens this page with Copart, IAAI, Automobile, and Today selected. Keep both sources active for the broadest comparison, then narrow the catalog around the purchase plan.
- Select make, model, trim, and year before comparing bid levels.
- Refine by transmission, fuel, drivetrain, body style, odometer, and condition.
- Apply document, damage, sale-status, and seller filters.
- Use Today with Exclude ended auctions for active same-day lots.
- Sort by auction date, bid amount, lot-created date, odometer, or vehicle year.
- Save the search when the required combination is unavailable.
Turn on Buy Now when a listed-price request suits the purchase better than live bidding. Check the lot terms because the two routes follow different processes.
Find car auctions today near you
Use ZIP-code distance with auction state and yard location to find car auctions today near you. Compare transport quotes, loading needs, pickup timing, and the auction time zone before prioritizing the nearest lot.
Note that a shorter distance does not always produce the lowest delivered cost.
Before bidding, compare the lot with at least one similar vehicle scheduled later in the week. For customers who want a second opinion, CARS4.BID can compare today’s and upcoming lots by title, damage, sale status, location, current bidding, and estimated landed cost. This optional review helps show when the deadline supports action and when waiting protects the budget from urgency-driven bidding.