As of August 2026: CarMax Auctions operates 9 dealer-only auction locations across California, giving licensed dealers coverage from the Bay Area down to North San Diego County. Since auctions are fully digital now, you can bid on inventory at any of these locations regardless of which one is physically nearest you — but each still runs its own local sale schedule and tends to draw a somewhat regional consignment base.
| Facility | Region | Sale Day (per CarMax's published schedule) |
|---|---|---|
| Duarte | Los Angeles / San Gabriel Valley | Monday, 9:00 AM |
| Fremont | San Francisco Bay Area | Wednesday, 1:00 PM |
| Irvine | Orange County | Tuesday, 8:00 AM |
| Murrieta | Inland Empire | Check current schedule — largest CA facility, 4 lanes |
| Oceanside | North San Diego County | Reported as opening — not yet confirmed live |
| Oxnard | Ventura County | Tuesday, 9:30 AM |
| Pleasanton | East Bay | Check current schedule |
| Roseville | Sacramento region | Check current schedule |
| Sacramento | Sacramento region | Check current schedule |
A heads-up on Oceanside: as of this writing, Oceanside appears on CarMax's own location list but shows as not yet operational — treat it as a location to watch rather than one to plan around yet, and confirm directly with CarMax before assuming it's live.
For general CarMax registration, fees, and how the auction works, see our CarMax Auctions main guide.
California Dealer Academy provides educational content and does not offer legal or financial advice. Facility details, sale days, and hours are subject to change — always confirm current information directly with CarMax Auctions before planning a visit.
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