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Rhode Island Auto Auctions

Rhode Island has a single primary dealer-focused auction, with most dealers also running inventory through nearby New England auctions.

Sale days and times can change. Always confirm directly with the auction.
Weekly sale highlight
Typical sale pattern for the main Rhode Island dealer auction.

Saturday

Regional

Note

  • Confirm specific sale dates and times with each auction’s online calendar before sending buyers to the lane.
Rhode Island dealer auto auction
Primary dealer-focused auction physically located in Rhode Island, plus key regional options used by RI dealers.
Partners Auto Auction
Foster, RI
Sale schedule: Dealer-focused auctions on select Saturdays, often 10:00 AM ET – see Partners sale calendar
Auto Auction of New England
Hooksett, NH (regional)
Weekly dealer sale – commonly Thursday mornings – widely used by RI dealers
Manheim New England
North Dighton, MA (regional)
Multiple weekly dealer sales – see Manheim New England calendar

This page focuses on dealer auctions touching Rhode Island. Public-only and salvage operations are excluded. For more information, see Rhode Island duplicate title and temporary tag process.

Rhode Island auction market overview
Context for dealers sourcing wholesale inventory in Rhode Island.
Auction locations ~2–3 dealer/wholesale auctions
Major platforms Independent, Manheim Boston (nearby)
Primary hubs Providence, Warwick
Transport note RI dealers primarily source from Boston auctions given the state's small size. Providence to Boston runs ~$75–100/unit.
Title note Rhode Island DMV processes dealer titles. Flat 7% sales tax, no local add-ons. 30-day submission window.

Dealer tip: Rhode Island's small market means limited local auction supply. Boston is the practical primary source market. Dealers who build relationships with Boston auction lane managers for first-bid opportunities have a real competitive advantage.