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Auction cars in Iowa, bid online

Open online auctions with every bid visible, delivered to Iowa. No dealer markup, no buyer fees. 1,418 vehicles live now.

Delivery

Iowa is about 1,300 to 1,500 miles from St. Petersburg, FL. Delivery is outside the free zone and adds roughly $210 to $350 at $0.70 per mile.

Sales tax

Iowa charges a one-time registration fee of 5% of the purchase price on vehicles, collected when you title the car, and does not apply a separate state sales tax to it.

Title agency

Iowa Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division through your county treasurer

Live lots deliverable to Iowa

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How buying works for Iowa residents

Every vehicle on this site was repossessed by a bank or credit union and is sold with the lien released. You bid online from anywhere in Iowa; the current bid and full bid history are visible before you register. When the clock runs out, the highest bid wins and an invoice is issued immediately — there are no buyer fees, internet fees or documentation fees added.

Delivery to Iowa

Iowa is about 1,300 to 1,500 miles from St. Petersburg, FL. Delivery is outside the free zone and adds roughly $210 to $350 at $0.70 per mile. Pickup at our St. Petersburg, Florida warehouse is always free, and we can meet carriers you arrange yourself.

Sales tax and registration in Iowa

Iowa charges a one-time registration fee of 5% of the purchase price on vehicles, collected when you title the car, and does not apply a separate state sales tax to it. We do not collect IA sales tax; you pay it when you register the vehicle.

Titling the vehicle with the Iowa Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division through your county treasurer

Bring the signed title, bill of sale, odometer statement, ID and proof of insurance to your county treasurer's office. Iowa does not require routine safety or emissions inspections for passenger cars; verify with the state DMV.

Cities we deliver to in Iowa

Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Iowa City and every other city and county in the state. Delivery is door to door on an insured carrier.

Frequently asked

Are there repossessed cars for sale near me in Iowa?

Yes. Every live lot on this site can be delivered to any address in Iowa. Filter by make, price or category, and the current bid is shown on each lot.

Do I pay Iowa sales tax on an auction car?

Iowa charges a one-time registration fee of 5% of the purchase price on vehicles, collected when you title the car, and does not apply a separate state sales tax to it.

How do I title a car I won at auction in Iowa?

Bring the signed title, bill of sale, odometer statement, ID and proof of insurance to your county treasurer's office. Iowa does not require routine safety or emissions inspections for passenger cars; verify with the state DMV.

How much is delivery to Iowa?

Iowa is about 1,300 to 1,500 miles from St. Petersburg, FL. Delivery is outside the free zone and adds roughly $210 to $350 at $0.70 per mile.

Are there buyer fees?

No. The winning bid is the price. The only costs on top are your state sales tax, registration, and transport beyond 1,000 miles if applicable.

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