Not every California dealer auction belongs to Manheim, ADESA or another national chain. These five independent and dealer-group auctions run their own weekly sales, often with smaller lanes and their own registration forms on top of AuctionACCESS. All five are in Southern California or the southern Central Valley.
| Auction | City | Main sale | Who can buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bay Auto Auction | Gardena | Mondays | Dealers |
| AutoNation Auto Auction Los Angeles | Gardena | Fridays at 9:00 a.m. | Dealers |
| All Valley Dealers Auto Auction | North Hollywood | Fridays, 9:00 a.m. | Dealers |
| Norwalk Auto Auction | Norwalk | Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. | Dealers (public for GSA sales) |
| WSM Auctions | Bakersfield | Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. | Dealers |
Sale times change; confirm with each auction before you go.
Why look at independent auctions
- Different inventory. Credit union units at WSM, AutoNation's own trades in Gardena, GSA fleet sales in Norwalk, and RVs and equipment at South Bay's specialty sale.
- Their own seller base. Each draws consignors and buyers the national chains don't always reach.
- Combine trips. Gardena has two independents plus IAA within a few miles; All Valley is down the street from IAA North Hollywood.
Registering
Most use AuctionACCESS plus their own registration package. Bring your dealer packet. If you don't have a dealer license yet, start with the 6-hour pre-licensing course.
The national auctions
Manheim · ADESA · CarMax Auctions · America's AIM · EBlock · Copart · IAA · Every auction by company
Sources: see each auction's page. Verified 2026-10-16.
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