Auction Tutorials

Registration, Bidding, Payment, and Pickup Tutorials

Step-by-step tutorials for The Auction Yard buyers covering registration, run list research, preview, bidding, payment, paperwork, and vehicle pickup in Peoria, AZ.

Register before biddingPreview before saleUnderstand total costPlan pickup
2007 Bentley Continental GT result photo used for buyer tutorial guidance
From auction resultsAuction result photo: 2007 Bentley Continental GT sold for $36,000.

A simple workflow for first-time and repeat bidders

The auction process is easier when you break it into a few steps: register, research, preview, bid, pay, and pick up. Each step has a deadline or decision that affects the final result.

Use these tutorials as a practical checklist before you attend a live sale or bid online.

  • Create your account before auction time
  • Use the run list to shortlist vehicles and set budgets
  • Preview and lot-only test drive when available
  • Confirm payment method, fees, title timing, and pickup plan before bidding
2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited sold through The Auction Yard results page
Auction result photo: 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited sold for $24,300.

What this service covers

Regístrese en

Get approved before sale time

Do not wait until the auction starts to create an account or review the terms.

Research

Build a shortlist

Compare photos, mileage, title notes, condition, likely repair cost, and your maximum bid.

Checkout

Plan the finish

Winning the bid starts the payment, title, and pickup process. Know the deadlines before you bid.

How it works

1

Regístrese en

Create or confirm your bidder account and read the active auction terms.

2

Vista previa

Visit during preview windows to inspect and take a lot-only test drive when available.

3

Oferta

Bid only up to the total number you decided before the auction.

4

Close out

Pay, complete paperwork, and remove the vehicle according to the terms.

Preview and auction schedule

View weekly run list

The current site schedule promotes preview and lot-only test drives Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM, with live auctions Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 PM and Saturday at 3:00 PM. Test drives stay inside the auction lot. Always confirm the active sale details before visiting.

PreviewMon-Fri10 AM to 4 PM
Live AuctionTue5:30 PM
Live AuctionThu5:30 PM
Live AuctionSat3:00 PM

Questions people ask

Should I register before preview?

Yes. Register early, then use preview to confirm whether the vehicle still fits your budget and risk tolerance.

What should I bring to pickup?

Bring ID, payment confirmation if applicable, any required paperwork, and a transportation plan that matches the vehicle condition.

Where do I start if I am new?

Start with the Weekly Run List, read the buyer terms, then preview before placing your first bid.

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Talk with The Auction Yard team

Ask about current inventory, consignment timing, title questions, preview rules, or the right auction path for your vehicle or asset.