See the vehicle before the auction
Use the weekly run list to shortlist cars, trucks, SUVs, RVs, and motorcycles, then inspect the vehicles in Peoria before sale time.
Peoria public auto auction
Test Drive Before You Bid at Arizona's Public Auto Auction
Online-only auto auctions ask you to guess. The Auction Yard gives local buyers a better path: review the weekly run list, preview vehicles in person, take lot-only test drives of eligible inventory, then bid with a real feel for the vehicle.
Preview Mon-Fri 10 AM-4 PM
Lot-only test drives
Peoria, AZ
Public and dealers welcome
Why it matters
A local auction experience built around inspection, not blind bidding
Condition drives value. A short in-person preview, including a lot-only test drive when available, can tell you things photos never will: cold start behavior, warning lights, shifting, steering feel, brake response, interior condition, tire wear, air conditioning, leaks, title status, and whether the vehicle fits your actual needs.
Lot-only test drives for eligible units
All test drives stay inside the auction lot. Follow posted yard rules, check in with staff, and get a feel for the vehicle before deciding what it is worth to you.
Set a smarter max bid
Preview notes help you separate the right deal from the wrong one, especially on used vehicles with mixed mileage and condition.
How to use it
Plan your preview before auction day
Build a shortlist
Start with the weekly run list and pick the vehicles worth seeing in person.
Bring your license
Check in at the yard, follow staff instructions, and keep your list handy.
Inspect and drive in the lot
Listen, look, take a lot-only test drive when available, and write down anything that changes your bid.
Bid with a number
Factor in fees, taxes, pickup, repairs, and your max bid before the auction starts.
Inventory changes weekly
Preview the types of vehicles Arizona buyers shop here
The run list can include commuter cars, work trucks, SUVs, RVs, motorcycles, trailers, fleet vehicles, estate vehicles, and commercial consignments. Photos help you narrow the list, but the preview window helps you decide what to bid.
Buyer checklist
What to check during preview
Use the lot-only test-drive window to reduce guesswork. The goal is not to make every vehicle perfect. The goal is to know what you are buying and what it is worth to you.
Cold start and idle
Warning lights and codes
Transmission shifts
Brakes and steering
Tires and suspension
Leaks or fluid smells
Air conditioning
Title and fee notes
Pickup plan
Visit the yard
Preview weekdays, bid live on the auction schedule
The Auction Yard is located at 7577 W Mountain View Rd #1 in Peoria. Preview and lot-only test-drive windows are generally Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Live auction times are posted as Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 PM and Saturday at 3:00 PM.
Inventory, eligibility, and schedule details can change, so check the current run list or call before driving across town.
Test drive FAQ
Common questions before your first visit
Can I test drive vehicles before bidding?
Yes. The Auction Yard promotes on-site preview and test-drive windows, but test drives are limited to the auction lot only and must follow posted yard rules and staff direction.
Do I need to be a dealer to test drive or bid?
No. The Auction Yard is open to the public and dealers. Public buyers can preview, take lot-only test drives of eligible vehicles, register, and bid.
When are preview and test-drive hours?
Preview and lot-only test-drive windows are generally Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Always confirm the current schedule before making a special trip.
What should I bring for a test drive?
Bring a valid driver license, your shortlist from the weekly run list, and enough time to inspect the vehicle, complete any lot-only test drive, review fees, and set a firm maximum bid.
Find the vehicles worth previewing this week
Start with the run list, preview the lots that fit your needs, and bid with a number you can stand behind.