Auto Auctions in Michigan

When I asked recently about auto auction stories, one person mentioned they knew someone who had gotten a good deal from Michigan’s state auto auction. When I Googled for it, I found auctioneer Gary M. Berry who actually serves as an auctioneer for these state auctions. State auctions of “excess vehicles” occur 4 to 6 [...]

A recent college graduate, shocked at how expensive cars can be, decided he wanted to try the auto auction route. He asks some specific questions, which I will address shortly. First, though, I want to ask readers to share their experiences with us—good and bad. Did you get an amazing car at an unbelievable price? [...]

Most people consider auto auctions as a place to purchase a decent car at an affordable or even an unusually low price. If you know what you’re doing, it is probably a good choice, and assuming you’re willing to do the necessary legwork. Another benefit from some auto auctions is as a place to dispose [...]

I’m still educating myself on vehicle auctions.  I’ve made contacts with friends who used auto auctions to purchase cars and a dealer.  I can provide information on the various auction businesses in Michigan, and that will provide information that dealers may use, especially since some businesses work only with dealers.  I’m intrigued by the possibility [...]

Whether a person wants to buy, sell, or donate a car to charity, Midwest Auto Auction stands out.  Located on Telegraph Road in Redford, Michigan, Midwest Auto Auction has spent 60 years establishing itself as an industry leader.  As we noted earlier, Midwest Auto Auction is “considered one of the oldest and most established public [...]

As I was exploring the web site of Mid-west Auto Auction, Inc., with the intent of expanding on what we posted previously, I noticed that the listed, among their membership and associations, the N.A.P.A.A., or National Association of Public Auto Auctions.  Thinking that such a listing might provide a bit more confidence in an auto [...]

Lee Connors wrote about “Five Reasons to Try Seized Auto Auctions” in this 2007 article.  His thoughts seem worth a look today.  If you’ve ever bought from a dealership, you know how challenging it is to get a good price, perhaps later discovering that someone had gotten a better deal.  We a ll want a [...]

Suppose you want to try your hand at finding, bidding, and purchasing a used car for yourself.  You just want to get a good car for a good price and prefer not taking your chances with a used car lot or dealer.  An auction business like Motor City Auto Auction might be an option since [...]

I attended auctions with my parents when I was a kid; much of my grandfather’s farm equipment and some household things were sold at an auction after his death. Many of us have some experience with on line auction sites like eBay. While eBay has its own car site, vehicle auction businesses offer their own [...]

Auto auctions cover a wide ranger of possibilities, everything from buying a decent car inexpensively to buying an expensive collector’s car.  You can sell a junker, donate a car you no longer need to charity, or seek a good price for a classic car you’ve personally restored.  The possibilities vary, but one thing does not:  [...]

Most of us have a casual familiarity with auctions.  Since the advent of eBay, many have tried their hand at bidding to get an item we wanted, and a good many of us have probably gotten stung, bought an item cheap that turned out to be damaged in some way or worn out.  If, as [...]

It’s hard to resist posting a video like this. Any dealer or car enthusiast who has been to an auction can appreciate it. This video is from one of the top auto websites in the world called Auto Blog. In this video, they sent two of their own to witness the auction of all auctions. [...]

Dealer Marketing has published an advanced marketing article on a strategy for marketing to current customers. The goal is to find other ways to sell your used vehicles in order to save money on going to the auctions.

Contact Information 0-1600 Lake Michigan Dr Grand Rapids, MI 49534 616-677-2926 Official Website Important Information Time: Ever Wednesday at 6:15 PM Public Auction More Information Grand Valley Auto Auction is open to the public. They have an auction every Wednesday at 6:15pm (free admission). They have been serving west Michigan for over 25 years, offering [...]

Contact Information 700 100th Street SW Byron Center, MI 49315 616-877-1000 Official Website Important Information Time: Every Monday at 9:00 AM ET. Office Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri8:00AM-5:00PM ET Public Auction  

Contact Information 2134 West M 61 Gladwin, Michigan  48624 Phone 1-989-426-8561 Official Website Important Information Tuesday @ 2:30 PM Dealer Only   More Information Gladwin Auto Auction claims to have the lowest fees in all of Michigan!

Contact Information 6345 North Hix Road Westland, MI 48185 (734) 721-2886 Official Website (none) Important Info If you know please contact us! Dealer Only

Contact Information 900 North US 131 Schoolcraft, MI 49087 (269) 679-5021  Official Website  Important Info Time: Every Thursday at 10:00 AM Dealer Only Other Information The Greater Kalamazoo Auto Auction proudly stands at the “Crossroads of Michigan” as one of the premier auto auctions in the Midwest. Every Thursday, eight action-packed lanes draw a consignment [...]

Contact Information: 19865 Telegraph Rd. Brownstown, MI 48174 Phone: 734-479-4360 Fax: 734-479-4370 Official Website Times: Every Wednesday 3:00 pm Auction Preview 4:45 pm Auction Class 5:00 pm Live Auction Every Saturday 8:00 am Auction Preview 9:45 am Auction Class 10:00 am Live Auction Public Auction Vehicle Types Bank Repos New Car Trade Ins Dealer Consignments [...]

Midwest Auto Auction Inc Time: Fridays @ 10:00 AM Call Us At (888) 345-9100 Public Auction Official Website General Information Midwest Auto Auction is not only considered one of the oldest and most established public auto auction houses in the country, it has also become a recognized leader and innovator within the industry. Many of [...]

Port Huron Auto Auction Hours Wednesdays: 5pm Saturday: 10am Official Website PHONE : 810-388-9000 FAX : 810-388-9900 Auction Rules: NO CHILDREN — SAFETY Due to insurance regulation and in the interest of safety, children under the age of 16 are not permitted on auction premises during the auction. NO TAMPERING Any person found tampering with [...]

Contact Information 11990 Norton Road Parma, Michigan 49269 Map PH: (800)343-3182 FX: (517)531-4114 Official Website Important Information Time: Every Wednesday at 3:00 PM Dealer Only Auction More Information Interstate 94 Vehicle Auction offers a wide selection of new car trades, used car consignments, and off-lease or repossessed institutional vehicles. They also offer transportation services consisting [...]

Contact Information 4300 W Mt Morris Rd Mt Morris Township, MI 48458, USA Phone 1 (800) 799-0297 Official Website Freeway Public Auto Auction Hours Monday 9:00am – Auction 7:00pm – until ? Tuesday 9:00am – 5:00pm Wednesday 9:00am – Auction 7:00pm – until ? Thursday 10:00am – 5:00pm Friday 10:00am – 4:00pm Other Information ALL [...]

Grand Rapids Auto Auction 2380 Port Sheldon Court Jenison, MI 49428 (616) 669-1050 Type: Dealer Only Official Website Services: Transportation available in 48 states Onsite drive-thru car wash Full reconditioning Paint-less dent repairs Mechanical services Body/Paint repairs Auction Access registration/cards

Why are the prices at government salvaged car auctions as low as 95% of the normal price? To understand this you need to know the difference between an auction situation and your local car dealer: At salvaged car auctions the price of the auctioned vehicle is determined by the audience. Usually in a salvage car auction, [...]