ADESA Golden Gate is ADESA's auction for the Bay Area and northern San Joaquin Valley, located in Tracy at the west edge of San Joaquin County. Its main lane sales run on Tuesdays, with timed ADESA Clear sales every weekday. With ADESA San Jose no longer operating, Golden Gate is the closest ADESA auction for most Bay Area dealers.
At a glance
| Address | 18501 W. Stanford Road, Tracy, CA 95377 (map) |
|---|---|
| Phone | 209-839-8000 |
| Tuesday sales | Fleet/Lease and Consignment at 10:00 a.m. PT; IN-OP sale at 12:00 p.m. PT |
| Thursday | ADESA also lists a Thursday sale here; check ADESA's Golden Gate page for the time |
| ADESA Clear | Timed online sales close each weekday at 3:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. PT) |
| Owner | Carvana, which bought ADESA's U.S. auctions in 2022 |
| How to register | AuctionACCESS number, then an ADESA.com account (steps) |
Sale schedules change. Confirm on ADESA's page before you drive out.
What sells here
The Tuesday Fleet/Lease and Consignment sale brings off-lease, fleet and dealer-consigned units. The IN-OP sale that follows is for inoperable vehicles, which suits dealers with their own shop or a recon partner. ADESA Clear adds timed online auctions you can bid on from anywhere. See what DealerBlock, Simulcast and ADESA Clear are before you bid in a format you haven't used.
Getting registered
- Get your AuctionACCESS number if you don't have one.
- Register at ADESA.com with that number.
- On your first visit, stop at the Dealer Registration counter; ADESA may ask for state paperwork beyond the online sign-up. Bring your dealer packet: license copy, bond information, seller's permit, insurance and W-9.
Other auctions near ADESA Golden Gate
- Manheim San Francisco Bay (Hayward)
- CarMax Auctions Pleasanton · CarMax Auctions Fremont
- Copart Hayward
- ADESA Sacramento · ADESA Brasher's (Rio Linda)
- All ADESA locations in California
Get your dealer license near Tracy
- Dealer license class in Tracy
- Dealer license class in Stockton
- Dealer license class in Manteca
- Dealer license class in Livermore
- Dealer license class in San Jose
- Start the 6-hour pre-licensing course
Frequently asked questions
Where is ADESA Golden Gate?
At 18501 W. Stanford Road in Tracy, CA 95377. Despite the Golden Gate name, it is in San Joaquin County, east of the Altamont Pass.
What day is the ADESA Golden Gate auction?
Tuesday: Fleet/Lease and Consignment at 10:00 a.m. PT and IN-OP at 12:00 p.m. PT. ADESA also lists a Thursday sale, and ADESA Clear sales close every weekday.
Is there still an ADESA in San Jose?
No. ADESA's current California locations are Golden Gate, Brasher's, Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Diego. For Bay Area dealers, Golden Gate is the nearest.
Sources: ADESA Golden Gate auction information (page updated July 31, 2026) · Business Wire: Carvana acquires ADESA U.S.. Verified 2026-10-16.
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