WSM Auctions is a weekly dealer auction in Bakersfield selling fresh trades and credit union vehicles to franchise and independent dealers. It is the only dealer lane auction CDA covers in Kern County.
Older directories list 2701 Auto Mall Drive; confirm the address on WSM's site before your first visit.
At a glance
| Address | 2703 Blue Mountain Way, Bakersfield, CA 93304 (map) |
|---|---|
| Website | www.wsmauctions.com |
| Weekly dealer sale | Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.; registration and inspection from 8:00 a.m. |
| Bidding | In person or SimCasts |
| Who can buy | Licensed dealers and their approved representatives; register before your first sale and check in on sale day for a bidder badge |
Sale times change; confirm with the auction before you go.
Getting registered
Bring your dealer packet (dealer license copy, bond information, seller's permit, insurance and W-9) and your AuctionACCESS number, and ask WSM Auctions for its current registration list. Independent auctions often have their own forms on top of AuctionACCESS.
Other auctions near WSM Auctions
- Copart Bakersfield
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- IAA Fresno
- All California independent auctions
- Every California dealer auction, by company
Get your dealer license near Bakersfield
- Dealer license class in Bakersfield
- Dealer license class in Visalia
- Start the 6-hour pre-licensing course
Frequently asked questions
Where is WSM Auctions?
At 2703 Blue Mountain Way, Bakersfield, CA 93304.
When is the WSM Auctions sale?
Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.; registration and inspection from 8:00 a.m. Confirm the current schedule with the auction.
Can the public buy at WSM Auctions?
Licensed dealers and their approved representatives; register before your first sale and check in on sale day for a bidder badge.
Sources: Auto Hauler Exchange: WSM Auctions · AutoIMS California auction directory. Verified 2026-10-16.
California Dealer Academy is not affiliated with this auction. This page is for educational purposes only. Sale days, hours and registration requirements change; confirm directly with the auction before you go.
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