PUBLIC AUTO AUCTIONS: EVERY THURSDAY 6:30PM

NO DEALERS LICENSE REQUIRED…. JUST YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE.

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auctions every thursday 6:30pm

✅ Free to Attend – No admission fees, bring as many friends or family as you’d like.

🚗 Open to the Public – Anyone can register and bid, NO Dealer License required.

🪪 Quick & Easy Registration – Just bring a valid driver’s license & $400 cash deposit (refunded if you do not buy a vehicle, or applied to the vehicle you decide to purchase).

💵 Multiple Payment Options – We accept cash, certified check, or credit/debit (fees may apply).

🕒 Auction Every Thursday 6:30pm – Gates open at 9am for previewing vehicles before the sale starts at 6:30pm.

🔍 Preview Before You Bid – Inspect vehicles in person and check run sheets before auction time.

🏁 Same-Day Pickup – Pay, we give you a 30 day temporary tag, and drive home your new ride the same day.

🍔 Food & Drinks On-Site – Grab a bite from one of our local food trucks and make a day out of it, our auction is an experience, not just a sale.

🚗 We are a REAL AUCTION– 99% of “Public Auctions” you see on the internet own all of the cars being sold and they pretend to be an auction. We are proud to say we do not own any of these cars. Our vehicles come from New Car Dealership trade ins, Bank Repos, private sellers and wholesalers.

🔍 Title Absent / Title Delayed Vehicle – ALL vehicles sold at our auction are required to have a clean title with no liens on it. Some vehicles are sold Title Delayed / Title Absent which means the seller has 21 business days (not including weekends or holidays) to get us the title.

YES, we allow public buyers!

  • No, you do not need a dealer's license to buy vehicles at Delaware Auto Exchange! Our auctions are open to the public, making it easy for anyone to find their next car, truck, or SUV. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned auction enthusiast, we welcome you to join the excitement.

  • Come inside our main office and fill out a Public Buyers Registration form and we will handle the rest.

  • We require a few things:

    • Valid Driver’s License

    • Proof of insurance (after your purchase)

    • $400 cash deposit. This goes towards the purchase of your vehicle. It’s refunded if you do not buy a vehicle.

  • Yes you can. Inspections can be done during our normal business hours.

  • We accept cash, credit / debit cards, certified bank checks, ACH/Wire, and money orders.

  • Yes, we accept vehicles from Public, Dealers and Government agencies. It’s a $40 cash Registration Fee per vehicle.

  • At Delaware Auto Exchange, we run two main auction lanes, each designed to keep the action moving and provide a variety of vehicles for bidders. Within these two primary lanes, we also operate sub-lanes, allowing us to showcase a wider selection of vehicles simultaneously. This setup ensures an efficient and dynamic auction experience, whether you're bidding on a compact car, a truck, or anything in between.

Visit Us

10182 S Dupont Hwy. Felton, Delaware. 19943.

We have buyers from across the country that fly in and bid! We are only 1.5 hours from Philadelphia and 1.3 hours from Baltimore. EVERY single week we have buyers from 9+ states you purchase vehicles.

 

SELL YOUR VEHICLE HERE

  • Yes! At Delaware Auto Exchange, sellers have the option to set a reserve price on their vehicles. This means you can establish the minimum amount you're willing to accept, giving you control over the sale. If bidding doesn’t meet your reserve, your vehicle won’t be sold, ensuring you get the value you’re looking for.

    • Bring the vehicle to us

    • Make sure the Title is in your name & no liens on it.

    • Pay a $40 Registration Fee

    • Set a Reserve Price

    • Let us do the rest!

  • No, you do not need to be here. We take care of the entire process of getting your vehicle sold. If you did decide to attend the auction, you can come up on the auction block to represent your vehicle.

  • Yes, we have a full service wash bay! You can request this when you drop off your vehicle.