Which auctions do you collect from?

Automoves collects from IAA, Copart, Openlane and Eblock across Canada, along with regional auction facilities.

Can you collect a vehicle that does not run?

Yes. Non-running vehicles are moved using winch loading. Tell us the condition when you book so the correct equipment is dispatched.

How quickly can you collect after the auction?

Storage fees at auction facilities start accruing soon after release, so we aim to collect promptly. Contact us with the auction and release date for a timeline.

Auction Car Shipping Across Canada

Bought it at auction? We'll get it to you.

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Auction Car Shipment

Auction Car Shipping

Bought a vehicle at auction? Automoves collects it from the lot and delivers it anywhere in Canada. These are the auction moves we handle most, all on an owned fleet with no broker in the middle.

Auction Car Delivery Services We Offer

Copart, IAA, and ADESA Pickups

You won a vehicle at Copart, IAA, ADESA, or another auction house and need it collected before storage fees start adding up. Our auction pickup services get a driver dispatched to the lot quickly, with the vehicle on its way to you. Automoves already runs drop-off points at ADESA sites in Ontario and Quebec.

Getting a Car From Auction to Your Door

You bought a car from auction in another province and have no way to get it home. Our auction car shipping service moves it from the lot straight to your address, so a purchase in one province reaches you in another without a broker reselling the job. The vehicle is tracked the whole way through Automoves ONE.

Shipping a Non-Running
Auction Vehicle

You bought a vehicle at auction that does not start or drive. Our auction vehicle transport uses winch-equipped carriers to load non-running units safely, so a mechanical problem at the lot is not a problem you have to solve before the car can move. For vehicles with more extensive damage, see our Salvage Car Transport service.

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Shipping a Non-Running
Auction Vehicle

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Pickup and Delivery Options

Door-to-Door Car
Shipping

The carrier picks up at your address and delivers straight to the destination address.

Terminal-to-terminal
Car Shipping

You drop off and collect at our facilities, the lower-cost option on both ends.

Door-to-Terminal
Terminal-to-Door

A mix of both, with pickup or delivery on one end and a terminal on the other.

How It Works

How Vehicle Shipping
Works

Get a quote, we pick up your car, inspect and document it, then track it to delivery through Automoves ONE.

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Vehicle Pickup

Inspection & Photos

Track to delivery

Bill of Lading

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Costs & Timelines

Auction Car Shipping Cost and Timelines

What affects your auction car shipping cost and timeline depends on a few operational variables.

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Lot storage and release fees

Auction yards like IAAI and Copart often charge storage or release fees separate from your auction car shipping cost. A remote lot costs more to collect from than a major-city yard. The faster the vehicle is picked up, the less you pay in accruing lot fees.

How fast the lot releases

Some lots release a vehicle within a day or two of payment. Others take longer. Release timing drives your pickup window and how soon the total cost is set, so our auction pickup services coordinate release with the lot directly.

Running vs non-running

A running car from auction loads fast and costs less to schedule. If the unit doesn't run, auto auction transport brings winch or lift-gate equipment, which can add a day or two to the pickup.

Vehicle size and weight

A compact off the block costs less to ship than a full-size truck. Larger vehicles take more carrier space.

Distance and route

Collecting a car from auction on a common corridor is quicker and cheaper. An out-of-the-way delivery address adds time. Longer routes cost more overall, but the rate per kilometre improves on longer hauls.

Season

Auction cycles and post-winter volumes create peak periods. Booking pickup early secures capacity and keeps lot fees down.

Trusted Network

Brands We Work With

Trusted by leading automotive brands, dealer networks, and fleet operators across Canada.

Coverage

Auction Car Shipping Coverage Across Canada

We provide salvage car transport and salvage vehicle transport services across every province.

Coverage across Canada
We collect from auction facilities across Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec and Manitoba, with capacity into secondary markets.
Direct terminal network
7 terminals strategically located across Canada for faster routing, better scheduling, and reliable vehicle movement.
We prioritize efficiency
Routing is optimized around load consolidation, helping combine shipments across common corridors to reduce cost and transit time.

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Route Preview

Closest terminals selected automatically. Estimated pricing and transit time shown in the next step.

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Common Questions About Auction Car Shipping

Request a quote with the auction house, lot number, and your delivery address. We coordinate pickup directly with the lot and deliver the vehicle to your door.

No. Our auction pickup services include managing all lot release procedures and gate access on your behalf. You don't need to be present at the auction.

Requirements vary by auction house but typically include proof of payment and a buyer's certificate. We'll guide you through what's needed for your specific lot.

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Auction Car Shipping Across Canada