IAA San Diego is on Britannia Boulevard in Otay Mesa, near the border. Copart San Diego and ADESA San Diego are both in Otay Mesa too, so south county dealers can cover three auctions in one area.
IAA San Diego 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 | San Diego (branch 116) |
|---|---|
| Physical location | San Diego, CA |
| Address | 2380 Britannia Blvd, San Diego, CA (map) |
| Region | San Diego |
| How sales run | Online, on iaai.com |
| Sale days, hours, phone | On IAA's San Diego branch page |
| Owner | RB Global (formerly Ritchie Bros.), since 2023 |
Who can buy at IAA San Diego
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 San Diego
- 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 San Diego 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 San Diego
Other auctions near IAA San Diego
Get your dealer license near IAA San Diego
- Dealer license class in San Diego
- Dealer license class in Chula Vista
- Dealer license class in El Cajon
- Dealer license class in Escondido
- Start the 6-hour pre-licensing course
Frequently asked questions
Where is IAA San Diego?
At 2380 Britannia Blvd, San Diego, CA.
When are the auctions at IAA San Diego?
IAA sales run online and schedules change. Check IAA's San Diego branch page for the next sale.
Can I buy at IAA San Diego 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 San Diego 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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