The beautiful state of Tennessee is known for its mountains and landscapes. It also happens to be a great state to visit a car auction. There are several located throughout TN. These auctions offer a great opportunity to save money on a cheap used car. Prices can range from around $800 to $40k+ for later model cars, depending on the auction’s inventory. Buying a car at an auction can be a lot of fun and is a wonderful way to save money on a used car.
Auto auctions in Tennessee range greatly in size, from a 100+ used cars to 500+ at larger auctions. Buying second hand cars can be stressful and time consuming, but an auto auction streamlines the process by making the negotiation process easier and by offering large inventories of pre-owned cars at a single location. Additionally, a car auction allows a car buyer to avoid the hassles and dangers of buying a car on Craigslist from a private owner. Also, it is best arrive early to the auctions so that you can look over their used cars and trucks before deciding on which ones to bid on.
Auctions are also a good place to find cars for sale by owner. Most cars come from local used car dealers, finance and title pawn companies, or rental and lease fleet vehicles. However, many of the cars at these auctions are private seller vehicles. Also, car auctions can be great places to find gems like hot rods, old cars, motorcycles, and more. Visit a car auction in Tennessee and you might be surprised by how much fun they can be just to attend and watch.
Tow Impound and Police Auto Auctions in Tennessee – Websites & Info
Auction Items – City of Sevierville
Bailey’s Wrecker Service Auction – Check back later for update auction vehicle inventory updates so you can see the latest impounded vehicles for sale.
Public Auctions – Washington County, TN
eBid Nashville, TN – Vehicle Impound Auctions
Nashville Police Seizure Auction – Open to the public, you may view the tow impound cars and trucks for sale online with photos. Police car auctions in Nashville are online only.
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
Online Auctions – City of Paris, TN
Government Auctions – La Vergne, TN
Dealer Auto Auctions in Tennessee
These are wholesale used car auctions in Tennessee. You will need to be a licensed automotive dealer or wholesaler in order to bid in these dealer auto auctions. Clarksville Auction, however, will allow public bidders.
Thoroughbred Auto Auction / Clarksville Auto Auction – Clarksville, TN (Open to the Public in Clarksville with Monthly Sales – Dealer only auctions are weekly)
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.
Helpful Car Auction Guides:
Ultimate Used Car Buyer’s Guide
Tennessee Driver Services – License and Vehicle Tag Registration
Last updated on January 23rd, 2025 at 03:39 am
