Dealer-focused auto auctions across Iowa. Use the weekly highlights to see what typically runs by day, then scroll for the full list of wholesale auction locations.
This directory focuses on dealer-only wholesale auctions. Smaller specialty, salvage, and public-only auctions are intentionally excluded. For more information, see Iowa duplicate title and temporary tag process.
| Auction locations | ~5–6 dealer/wholesale auctions |
| Major platforms | Manheim, independent (DAA, ABC) |
| Primary hubs | Des Moines, Waterloo, Sioux City |
| Transport note | Iowa's central location makes it accessible from Chicago, Minneapolis, and Kansas City. Transport to Chicago runs ~$200–300/unit. |
| Title note | Iowa uses a 5% one-time registration fee (not traditional sales tax). Iowa DOT processes dealer titles. 30-day submission window required. |
Dealer tip: Iowa's auction market is heavily truck and farm vehicle oriented. Diesel trucks, pickups, and SUVs move quickly. Know your local retail demand before competing hard on specialty farm-use vehicles.