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How to Buy Used Cars at Auto Auction of Baltimore

Never been to an auction before? Don’t be nervous. Our friendly staff is here to help from start to finish. We make the process FUN EASY and EXCITING! Auctions are held in our 12,000 square foot indoor climate-controlled facility every Wednesday at 6:30pm and Saturday at 10:30am. Preview starts 1 ½ hours prior to the sale. Watch this short video and read below for more details!


Follow the Simple 3 Step Process. It is Fun, Easy, and Exciting!

1. Register for the Auction

Registration is simple. No dealers license is required. All you need is a driver’s license or state ID and a $300 deposit. The deposit will go towards your purchase or refunded in full the same day if you don’t purchase a vehicle. We accept cash, all major credit and debit cards, and cashiers checks. You will be given a bidder number and a list of cars. The list of cars will be in order so it’s easy to keep track of the vehicle you want.

2. Find the Vehicle You Want

Auto Auction of Baltimore offers a wide variety of cars, trucks, vans and SUVs to the public in all different price ranges. There’s something for everyone! This is an auction so the prices you pay are wholesale. The keys will be in the vehicles so you can start them up and check them out. Keep notes on the vehicles you would like to bid on.

3. Get Ready to Bid

Bidding on the car you want is simple. Our auctioneer speaks clearly and steadily, making it easy to bid with confidence. The cars are numbered in order so you can follow the list you were given at registration. When you’re ready to bid simply raise your bidder number. It’s that simple!

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