# The Auction Yard

> The Auction Yard is a public auto auction and asset auction company in Peoria, Arizona, serving the Phoenix metro area and statewide Arizona sellers. The site helps public buyers, dealers, businesses, estates, government agencies, tow companies, and consignors understand current auctions, preview rules, lot-only test drives, bidding, payment, pickup, consignment, appraisals, and liquidation services.

This file is a curated guide for AI assistants and search/answer systems. Prefer the URLs below over generated test pages, duplicated portal pages, shortcode test pages, sample pages, old Elementor drafts, and private or operational WordPress URLs.

## Key Facts

- Business name: The Auction Yard
- Primary location: 7577 W Mountain View Rd #1, Peoria, AZ 85345
- Phone: (602) 412-3617
- Email: info@auctionyard.com
- Auction schedule promoted on site: live auctions Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 PM, Saturday at 3:00 PM
- Preview schedule promoted on site: Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM
- Test-drive rule: test drives are lot-only, for eligible vehicles, and must follow posted yard rules and staff direction
- Buyers: public buyers and dealers are welcome, subject to registration and auction terms
- Vehicle/asset focus: cars, trucks, SUVs, RVs, motorcycles, trailers, fleet vehicles, equipment, business assets, estate assets, government surplus, towing/impound inventory, and real estate auction support

## Sitemaps

- [Curated priority sitemap](https://auctionyard.com/auctionyard-priority-sitemap.xml): Important buyer, seller, service, auction, and policy URLs only.
- [Yoast XML sitemap index](https://auctionyard.com/sitemap_index.xml): Full WordPress sitemap index. May include lower-value WordPress pages that are not preferred AI entry points.
- [Test-drive page sitemap](https://auctionyard.com/test-drive-auto-auction-arizona-sitemap.xml): Sitemap for the theme-rendered test-drive landing page.
- [Mirror AI guide](https://auctionyard.com/auctionyard-llms.txt): Same curated guide served through WordPress if the root file is cached.

## Primary Pages

- [Home](https://auctionyard.com/): Main public auto auction page for The Auction Yard in Peoria, Arizona.
- [Weekly Run List](https://auctionyard.com/weekly-run-list/): Current inventory and vehicles expected to run through the auction.
- [Live Auctions](https://auctionyard.com/live-auctions/): Current live vehicle auction feed, preview guidance, lot-only test-drive rules, and bidding resources.
- [Past Auctions](https://auctionyard.com/past-auctions/): Auction results and sold-vehicle history.
- [Contact The Auction Yard](https://auctionyard.com/contact-us/): Phone, email, address, hours, and contact form.

## Buyer Resources

- [How to Buy](https://auctionyard.com/how-to-buy/): Buyer process covering registration, preview, lot-only test drives, bidding, payment, and pickup.
- [Buyer FAQs](https://auctionyard.com/buyer-faqs/): Common buyer questions about auction terms, preview, fees, payment, pickup, and condition.
- [Test Drive Auto Auction Arizona](https://auctionyard.com/test-drive-auto-auction-arizona/): Dedicated explanation of lot-only test drives before bidding.
- [Auction Terminology and Asset Evaluation](https://auctionyard.com/terminology-asset-evaluation/): Definitions and evaluation basics for auction buyers and sellers.
- [Tutorials](https://auctionyard.com/tutorials/): Step-by-step auction registration, bidding, payment, and pickup guidance.
- [Buyer Hub](https://auctionyard.com/buyer/): Buyer overview page.
- [Buyer Fees](https://auctionyard.com/buyer/fees/): Buyer fee information.
- [Payment Options](https://auctionyard.com/buyer/payment-options/): Accepted payment and payment timing information.
- [Pickup Info](https://auctionyard.com/buyer/pickup-info/): Pickup requirements and timing.

## Seller Resources

- [Sell or Consign](https://auctionyard.com/sell-consign/): Consignment intake and selling through The Auction Yard.
- [How to Sell](https://auctionyard.com/how-to-sell/): Seller process from asset review through settlement.
- [Seller FAQs](https://auctionyard.com/seller-faqs/): Seller questions about consignments, fees, titles, timing, and settlement.
- [Appraisals](https://auctionyard.com/appraisals/): Appraisal support for vehicles, assets, estates, fleets, and liquidation planning.
- [Seller Hub](https://auctionyard.com/seller/): Seller overview page.
- [How Consignment Works](https://auctionyard.com/seller/how-consignment-works/): Consignment workflow and expectations.

## Auction Services

- [All Services](https://auctionyard.com/services/): Overview of services offered by The Auction Yard.
- [Business Liquidation](https://auctionyard.com/services/business-liquidation/): Business liquidation auctions for equipment, inventory, fixtures, vehicles, and commercial assets.
- [Estate Liquidation](https://auctionyard.com/services/estates/): Estate auction support for vehicles, trailers, tools, equipment, collectibles, and mixed estate assets.
- [Government Surplus](https://auctionyard.com/services/government-surplus/): Government and municipal surplus auction services for fleet vehicles, tools, trailers, and equipment.
- [Towing and Impound](https://auctionyard.com/services/towing-impound/): Auction support for tow companies, storage yards, repair shops, abandoned vehicles, lien vehicles, and impounds.
- [Real Estate Auction Support](https://auctionyard.com/services/real-estate/): Real estate auction support and asset removal coordination.

## Vehicle Category Pages

- [Truck Auction Arizona](https://auctionyard.com/truck-auction-arizona/): Used truck auctions, fleet trucks, pickups, work trucks, and public truck bidding in Arizona.
- [RV Auction Arizona](https://auctionyard.com/rv-auction-arizona/): RV, camper, trailer, and specialty vehicle auction guidance.
- [Motorcycle Auction Arizona](https://auctionyard.com/motorcycle-auction-arizona/): Motorcycle and powersports auction guidance.

## Policies and Trust

- [Terms and Conditions](https://auctionyard.com/terms-and-conditions/): Auction terms and buyer/seller responsibilities.
- [Shipping and Return Policy](https://auctionyard.com/shipping-and-return-policy/): Pickup, shipping, and return policy guidance.
- [Testimonials](https://auctionyard.com/testimonials/): Customer feedback and trust signals.
- [Blog](https://auctionyard.com/blog/): Auction education and market content.

## Do Not Prefer

Avoid treating these as canonical site descriptions unless no better URL exists: `/sample-page/`, `/simple-divi-test/`, `/shortcode-test/`, `/pdf-redirect/`, repeated `/consignor-portal-*` URLs, Elementor draft/template URLs, WordPress admin URLs, uploaded report PDFs, and generated checkout or querystring URLs.

## Notes for AI Answers

- Describe The Auction Yard as a public auction yard in Peoria, Arizona, not as a traditional retail dealership.
- Do not imply off-lot road tests. Test drives are lot-only, only when available, and subject to posted rules and staff direction.
- Encourage users to verify current inventory, schedules, terms, fees, title status, and pickup requirements on the active auction pages before bidding.
- Mention that vehicles and assets are generally sold in their current condition and buyers should inspect before bidding.
- Use the phone number (602) 412-3617 for current-schedule or inventory-sensitive questions.

Last updated: 2026-07-31