IAA AuctionNow® - Australia
IAA AuctionNow® is a fully digital bidding and buying platform accessible on desktop and mobile devices. Easily search for vehicles, create personalised watchlists, place pre-bids, and bid from anywhere at any time.
How to Bid: IAA AuctionNow®
IAA AuctionNow® operates in an automated way, by our system.
The countdown progress bar changes in color from green to yellow to orange to red as the countdown ticks down.
The ‘Time Extended’ feature automatically restarts the countdown when there is high bidding activity on a stock.
The ‘Time Extended’ feature automatically restarts the countdown when there is high bidding activity on a stock.
The ‘Digital Auction’ sound effects can be turned on/off using the volume toggle switch. This switch is auction-specific, you can only listen to audio from one auction at any given time. This must be turned on manually for each auction.
‘You’ve been outbid!’ will be seen by anyone who has been outbid while bidding is in progress.
‘RESERVE OFF’ will be indicated as soon as the reserve threshold is met or the reserve is lifted.
‘You Won!’ will be seen by the winner after bidding is over.
When the highest bid doesn’t meet the reserve price for the vehicle On the Block, it will be indicated as an ‘If Bid’.The orange overlay will only be seen by the high bidder. All other bidders will see a gray overlay.
The seller can choose to either sell the car to the buyer at the high bid, send it to the next auction.
The seller can choose to either sell the car to the buyer at the high bid, send it to the next auction.
‘Bidding Closed’ will be seen by everyone, except the high bidder, when bidding is over for a vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is IAA AuctionNow®, and how does it work?
IAA AuctionNow® is a digital auction platform allowing you to bid and buy vehicles entirely online via your desktop or mobile device. Register, search for vehicles, place pre-bids or join live auctions from anywhere at any time.
2. How do I register to bid online?
Registration is quick and easy. Visit our registration page, provide the necessary information, and your account will be activated promptly. Once registered, you can start bidding immediately.
3. Can I preview vehicles before bidding?
Yes, detailed vehicle information—including descriptions, photos, 360 View, Engine Starts and Key Image —is available on each listing page.
4. Can I watch an auction without bidding?
Yes! You can easily observe live auctions without bidding. Log in to your IAA account and select the live auction you’d like to watch. You can choose to join the bidding at any time during the auction.
5. What happens if I'm outbid?
If you're outbid, you'll receive an immediate on-screen notification. You have the option to place another bid before the auction ends or simply move on to another vehicle.
6. How do I know if I’ve won a vehicle?
If you are the highest bidder when the auction closes, you'll see an on-screen notification confirming you've won the vehicle.