Charity Auto Auction sells donated vehicles to the public.  For information call (408) 846-8434.

  Charity Auto Auction, 8155 Swanston Lane, Gilroy, CA    Phone: (408) 846-8434 

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Frequently Asked Questions
  1. How do I register to be a bidder?
  2. Who is allowed to bid at the auction?
  3. How much does it cost to register?
  4. How do I pay for my purchases?
  5. How long does the sale last?
  6. When do I have to move my vehicles off the lot?
How do I register to be a bidder?

Bidder registration occurs on the day of the sale. You must have a valid driver's license. For more information, click here.

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Who is allowed to bid at the auction?

Only registered customers are allowed to bid on vehicles. This is a public auction - anyone over 18 yrs old with a valid picture I.D. may register to participate.

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How much does it cost to register?

There is a $200 (cash) Deposit required to receive a Bidder Paddle.  This $200 is completely refunded if no vehicles are purchased.

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How do I pay for my purchases?

We accept Cash, Visa, and MasterCard.  All vehicles must be paid for at the end of the auction.

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How long does the sale last?

The auction begins at 10:00 AM and is usually over by 2:00 or 3:00 PM. Afterward, all bidders must pay for their purchased vehicles.

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When do I have to move my vehicles off the lot?

All vehicles must be removed by the Monday following the sale.

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Charity Auto Auction located in Silicon Valley sells donated vehicles to the public. By donating your vehicle, you help support important non profit causes, such as the Polly Klass Foundation, the Giants Community Fund, National Children's Cancer Society, Lindsay Wildlife Museum, Defeat Diabetes Foundation Inc. and the California Council of the Blind to name a few. Also, you can earn a significant tax write-off with a donation, and get rid of your old vehicle without the hassle of smog certification, DMV fees, and towing. We accept cars, trucks, boats and RVs. We serve cities in the San Francisco Bay Area which include Santa Clara County, San Jose, Cupertino, Alviso, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Los Altos, Campbell, Milpitas, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Fremont, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Mt. View, Mountain View, Morgan Hill, San Martin, Salinas, Redwood City, Atherton, Gilroy, Salinas, Hollister, Watsonville . We accept all types of vehic les including; Interga, RSX, CL, Legend, Quattro, Audi, Cabriolet, TT, A6, S4, 740I, 540I, M3, M5, 330, 320, 2002, 318, 535, 538, 525, Regal, Thunderbird, TBird, Taurus, Escort, Prelude, Accord, Town Car, J30, Lexus, Civic, Infiniti, RX7, Viper, Intrepid, Dart, Dodge, Plymouth, Mazda, LS 400, ES 300, 323, 929, 626, MX6, Protege Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Corvette, Chrysler, GMC, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Ford, Mercury, Mustang, Capri, Cougar, Lincoln, Mark, Nissan, Datsun, Toyota, Seville, Honda, Acura, BMW, Mercedes, Volvo, VW, Volkswagen, Daweo . Motorhomes, Recreation Vehicles, Winnebago, Itasca, Beaver, Pace Arrow,, Mallard, Suncrest, Tioga, American Eagle. Minivans, Vans, Windstar, Areostar, Eonoline, Safari, Astrovan, Caravan, Ram, Odyssey, MPV, Quest, T&C, Venture, Sienna, Previa, Eurovan, Westphilia, Voyager, Silhouette, Villager. Trucks, S10, Silverado, C1500, C2500, C3500, Dakota, 1500, F150, F250, F350, Ranger, XLT, Sonoma, Sierra, Z71, Comanche, Jeep, Frontier, Tacoma, SR5 , Tundra. SUV, MDX, X5, Escalade, Rendezvous, Blazer, Trailblazer, Trail Blazer, Tahoe, Explorer, Expedition,Kia, Rover, Land Rover, Land Cruiser, Wrangler, Durango, Suburban, 4X4, Yukon, Denali, Cherokee, QX4, Hummer,RX300, Navigator, ML320, ML55, Tribute, Mountaineer, CJ, Trooper, RAV4, 4Runner, Sequoia, RX300, Rodeo, Outlander, and Montero.