IAA Los Angeles is on South Vermont Avenue in Gardena, in the South Bay part of Los Angeles County. IAA names the branch for the market it serves; send haulers to the Gardena address.
IAA Los Angeles is an Insurance Auto Auctions branch, selling mostly insurance total-loss, salvage and recovered-theft vehicles. Bidding is online at iaai.com; the branch is where vehicles are stored, previewed and picked up.
At a glance
| IAA branch name | Los Angeles (branch 134) |
|---|---|
| Physical location | Gardena, CA (named for the market it serves) |
| Address | 18300 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA (map) |
| Region | Los Angeles |
| How sales run | Online, on iaai.com |
| Sale days, hours, phone | On IAA's Los Angeles branch page |
| Owner | RB Global (formerly Ritchie Bros.), since 2023 |
Who can buy at IAA Los Angeles
Each IAA listing shows who may bid on it. Salvage and other branded-title vehicles are often limited to licensed buyers such as dealers and dismantlers; some lots are open to the public; and a broker can bid for unlicensed buyers on more. See ways to buy at IAA.
Instructor note from Garrett Eddings: Like Copart, IAA draws a lot of my introductory students who want to start flipping cars. California treats buying and reselling vehicles for profit as dealing, which requires a dealer license. Read who can buy at IAA and what California law says before you register.
Before you bid at IAA Los Angeles
- Read the listing. Check photos, the damage and loss type, the title type, and whether the vehicle starts or runs.
- Price the whole deal. Your bid plus IAA's buyer fees, any broker fee, transport from Gardena and repairs. See what a car really costs at auction.
- Plan pickup. IAA sets a pickup deadline after payment and charges storage once it passes; confirm it on the listing.
- Know the title. A salvage vehicle can't be driven in California until it is revived through DMV. See salvage titles.
Other IAA branches near Los Angeles
Other auctions near IAA Los Angeles
- Copart Los Angeles
- Copart Long Beach (Wilmington)
- Manheim California (Anaheim)
- Every California dealer auction, by company
Get your dealer license near IAA Los Angeles
- Dealer license class in Carson
- Dealer license class in Torrance
- Dealer license class in Hawthorne
- Dealer license class in Inglewood
- Start the 6-hour pre-licensing course
Frequently asked questions
Where is IAA Los Angeles?
At 18300 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA. IAA names the branch Los Angeles, but it is physically in Gardena.
When are the auctions at IAA Los Angeles?
IAA sales run online and schedules change. Check IAA's Los Angeles branch page for the next sale.
Can I buy at IAA Los Angeles without a dealer license?
Some lots are open to the public and a broker can bid for you on more, but many salvage lots are limited to licensed buyers. If you plan to resell vehicles for profit in California, you need a dealer license. See who can buy.
Sources: IAA Los Angeles branch page · AutoIMS California auction directory (address and branch number). Verified 2026-10-16.
California Dealer Academy is not affiliated with IAA or RB Global. This page is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Branch details, buyer requirements and fees change; confirm on iaai.com before you bid.
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