Guide: Colorado Auto Auctions – Online & Local Car Auctions
I always check the auction vehicle’s undercarriage for rust, a common issue in Colorado due to road salt used in snowy conditions. Also, Colorado auctions often feature repossessed or government vehicles, which can be a great deal but require looking over closely for damage.
The police and tow auctions below are usually open to the public. The two auctions listed at the top are open to licensed auto dealers only. This means you will need a dealer’s license in order to attend and to be able to bid on vehicles.
If you prefer to bid online, we also suggest you visit Purple Wave auction. They auction vehicles and equipment around the country and often have auctions in Colorado. No special license is required in order to bid online with them, in our experience.
Links & Auction Info: Dealer Car Auctions in Colorado
You will need to be a licensed automotive dealer or wholesaler in order to bid in these dealer-only auto auctions.
Dealers Auto Auction of the Rockies Denver, CO 80229 (303)289-7716
Loveland Auto Auction (4-Lane Dealer only auto auction with sales every Friday) Johnstown, CO 80534 – 970.669.4994
Websites of Public Police and Tow Auctions in Colorado (Open to the Public)
These Colorado car auctions below are open to the public and do not require any special license.
There are a handful online police auctions and government surplus auctions around Colorado that we know of. The list below should get you started finding one near you. We do not suggest these types of auto auctions to beginners, they require some experience before bidding.
Denver Colorado Abandoned & Confiscated Vehicle Auction City of Denver auctions impounded, towed, and abandoned vehicles for sale online to the public. The Denver Police Auction is held entirely online.
Vehicle impounds – Douglas County Sheriff Castle Rock, CO 80109
Colorado Springs Police Impound Lot Auctions Similar to the police car auctions in Denver, but a bit smaller in size and frequency from what we’ve seen. 1525 Sherman St., B-15 – Denver, CO 80203
Garfield County Vehicle Auction (Online auction of vehicles, to electronics, to construction supplies to the public) Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
Dickensheet & Associates Inc. Auctions Dickensheet Auctions will often host online vehicle auctions from estate sales, government surplus, drug seizures, impounds, and more to the public in Colorado.
Colorado State University Surplus Property
City of Aurora Impound Vehicles
If you do not see any auctions listed in the links above, be sure to check again later as they are frequently updated as new auction cars in Colorado become available.
In the Centennial State, auto auctions are strategically located near major interstates like I-25 and I-70, making them easily accessible whether you’re coming from Boulder, Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, or Pueblo.
Last updated on January 28th, 2025 at 11:09 pm
