Police auctions and tow impound lots in Tennessee offer a source of used vehicles. Visit their websites to view current inventory and auction schedules.
These car auctions feature tow impounds, government fleet surplus vehicles, police seizure cars and trucks, and more in Nashville, Knoxville, Memphis, and other areas around Tennessee.
Attend government auctions in Tennessee open to the public. No special license is required to bid, but be sure to contact the specific auction for their rules and requirements. These auction sites are provided for informational purposes only.
Tow Impound and Police Auto Auctions in Tennessee
Bailey’s Wrecker Service Auction – We suggest that you check back later for update auction vehicle inventory updates. The public car auctions in Nashville are on are on the second Wednesday of every month at 10am. The auctions are held live onsite at 1315 Gallatin Avenue, Nashville, TN 37206 – 615-227-1283
Our Tip: We would like it if Bailey’s car auction had online bidding, but onsite-only impound auctions have good deals if you are willing to go because of less competition compared to online impound auctions.
Public Auctions – Washington County, TN – You may bid on Washington County’s surplus and impounded vehicle auctions at GovDeals.com – We just bookmark it and check later if there are not any items currently listed for sale.
eBid Nashville, TN – Vehicle Impound Auctions – 1201 Freightliner Dr
Nashville, TN 37210 – 615-862-7800 – City of Nashville vehicle auctions, open to the public at eBid Nashville.
Nashville Police Seizure Auction – Open to the public, you may view the tow impound cars and trucks for sale online with photos on Autura Marketplace. Our Tip: Look over their past auctions to get an idea of what to expect before you bid. We typically see around a hundred vehicles per auction.
City of Knoxville Vehicle Impound Auctions – Sale begins at 10 a.m. and takes place at the Vehicle Impound Lot on Vice Mayor Jack Sharp Rd. in East Knoxville. Vehicles are available for inspection at 8 a.m. on the day of the sale.
City of Memphis Police Seizures and Impounds Public Auction – Open to the public via Venture Auctions.
Online Auction – TN.gov – You may bid in Tennessee online surplus auctions on the GovDeals website. They are open to the public and we often see a few dozen vehicles for sale.
Online Auctions – City of Paris, TN
Government Auctions – La Vergne, TN
Wholesale Auto Auctions in Tennessee (“Clean Title” Auctions)
These are wholesale used car auctions in Tennessee. They offer trade-ins, repos, fleet/lease vehicles, etc. and will also sometimes sell tow impounds and police drug seizures in TN.
Thoroughbred Auto Auction / Clarksville Auto Auction – Clarksville, TN (Open to the Public in Clarksville with Monthly Sales – Dealer only auctions are weekly. They offer several different dealer floorplans.) – (931) 647-5700 – [email protected]
Our Tip: If you want to sell your vehicle at auction, contact Nikki at 615-439-7187
Music City Auto Auction (Wholesalers & Automotive Dealers-Only)
Dealer auctions in Tennessee require a dealers license in order to attend and to bid on auction cars.
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I offer my decades of experience by sharing my tips and advice on these police auction listings. You may also find tow impound auctions, donated charity car auctions, and wholesale auto auctions.
My favorite part? Most of these are open to the public with no special requirements in order to bid in the auctions. How cool is that?
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Last updated on October 3rd, 2024 at 05:32 pm