Public Tow Auctions and Police Impound Car Auctions in California
We want to help you buy used cars and trucks at auctions without overpaying. That is why Auto Auctions California suggests you should consider going where a lot of the car dealers go to get their cars: auto auctions. With auctions all around California, there are likely several in your area that are open to the public.
These are great places to find deals on bank repos and police impounds. These impounded cars for sale are often priced low so that they will sell quickly before more impounds accumulate on the tow lot.
Remember: We like to remind our customers that these types of auto auctions can be more risky and require more knowledge and experience with vehicles and vehicle repair.
Below are the locations and contact information for police and tow auctions in California that we can suggest to you. These are all open to the public and most do not require any membership so it is free to attend the auction and look at the inventory.
Tow auctions have a wide variety of cars and trucks, from old beaters to late model cars. Keep in mind that children are not allowed at these auctions.
Also, from what we have seen, most of them allow you to arrive early to look over the cars before the auctions starts. Expect to pay a small fee in addition to the price of the car, plus applicable taxes.
Learning how to buy impounded cars and how to buy seized cars is not hard, but also not recommended for those that do not have good understanding of car mechanical knowledge.
There are plenty of decent deals at police car auctions, but it requires careful consideration of each car’s value and what work it will need. A police impound auction is more suited for experienced auction car buyers.
Police Seizure Cars and Tow Auctions in California:
City of Long Beach Police Lien Sales/Auto Auction
3111 E Willow St
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 570-2828
Los Angeles Official Police Garages – Auctions
Apple Towing Auctions
9529 8th Street
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(713) 600-7794
Keystone Towing Auctions
16139 Stagg Street
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 782-1996
Auctions are every Thursday at 7:30PM
Hollywood Tow Lien Sale Vehicle Auction
1015 N. Mansfield Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90038
Auctions are every Thursday at 10:00AM
Bill and Wag’s Towing Auction
1516 South Bon View Avenue
Ontario, CA 91761
(909) 923-6100
Towing Los Angeles Auction
2119 E 25th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90058
(323) 870-7100
Auctions are every Thursday at 10:00AM
City of Placentia, CA – Vehicle Auction
City of Claremont Impound Yard
San Diego Public Police Auction
See Also: Locations of Public Auto Auctions in California
Be sure to view our guide for buying a used car in California.
Tow yard cars for sale can be great bargains if you know what to look for and are patient. However, it is important to always ask questions first to tow yards that sell cars before bidding. All police car auctions in CA are open to the public, including in Los Angeles and San Diego.
Always use caution when buying lien sale cars, police drug seizures, impound cars, etc. and consider what repairs they may need. Tow company cars for sale in particular can come in a variety of conditions.
