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Insurance Auto Auctions (IAAI)

The Australian arm of Insurance Auto Auctions (IAA) — a heavily salvage-focused, US-style auto auction.

What you'll find on IAAI

IAAI Australia (Insurance Auto Auctions, or IAA) runs almost entirely insurance-recovery salvage. Statutory and repairable write-offs dominate; non-salvage is rare. Damage spans minor hail to severe collision — classic auto-auction salvage stock.

How the auction runs

Live auctioneer-driven sales on a fixed weekly calendar by branch (yard). AuctionNow web-based bidding mirrors the in-yard live sale; lots roll one after another on the gavel.

Getting started as a buyer

IAAI Australia account required. Bidding deposits depend on the lot category. The US-style "buyer's broker" intermediary is uncommon in Australia — most retail buyers transact directly.

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Buyer fees

Buyer fees follow a tiered schedule by hammer price, plus a sale-specific environmental and processing fee. See the buyer fees guide for the current bracket table.

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Paying & collecting

Pay the balance in full after the sale, then collect from the branch yard once the funds clear. IAAI gives a few business days of free storage before a per-branch daily fee applies — the rate isn't published online, so confirm it with the branch. Bring photo ID, and send a signed authority naming your transporter if someone is collecting on your behalf.

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Recent IAAI listings

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Frequently asked questions

How can I see what a vehicle sold for at an IAAI auction? expand_more

IAAI lots resolve to a hammer price as the auctioneer's gavel falls. Auction Intel captures the final sold price the same minute and surfaces it on a free account, alongside comparable sales from Pickles, Manheim, Grays, and Slattery.

Does IAAI sell anything other than salvage? expand_more

In Australia, IAAI is almost exclusively a salvage auction. Statutory write-offs, repairable write-offs, and inspection-passed repairables make up the vast majority of every sale catalogue.

Where does IAAI hold its auctions? expand_more

Branch yards across Australia run a fixed weekly sale calendar. Each branch publishes its own catalogue 2-7 days ahead of the sale date.

Can I inspect IAAI vehicles before bidding? expand_more

Yes — branch yards open for inspection during the published viewing window before each sale. Remote bidders rely on the listing's photo set and condition notes.

See IAAI sold prices

Create a free account to view hammer prices on any IAAI lot, compare against the last 12 months of sold listings across every auction house, and get a deal score on listings you're tracking.

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