How does the City of Atlanta sell surplus vehicles?

The City of Atlanta has sold surplus vehicles and equipment through JJ Kane Auctions. Check JJ Kane's City of Atlanta page for current sales.

Which Atlanta salvage yard should I use?

Pick the closest yard to you, because towing costs add up. IAA has branches in Loganville, Acworth, Lake City, Winder and Rockmart; Copart has yards in Austell, Ellenwood, Loganville and Fairburn.

Do I pay TAVT on an auction car in Georgia?

Generally yes. Georgia's Title Ad Valorem Tax is due when you title the vehicle.

Atlanta, GA Auctions: Surplus, Car, Storage & Estate Sales

Metro Atlanta is one of the largest auction markets in the country. Five IAA branches ring the city, from Acworth to Lake City, and Copart has several more yards, so vehicle buyers have choices every week. The City of Atlanta has sold surplus vehicles and equipment through JJ Kane, state surplus is managed from downtown, and Atlanta's auction galleries handle fine estates and collections.

Every link below was checked in October 2026. FlipTheBid is not affiliated with these agencies or companies. Listings change, so confirm terms on each site.

Where to buy at auction in Atlanta

Government surplus

City of Atlanta surplus equipment and vehicle auction (JJ Kane): JJ Kane's page for City of Atlanta surplus vehicle and equipment sales.
Georgia DOAS Surplus Property: State surplus, sold online through GovDeals and Public Surplus.

Vehicle and salvage auctions

IAA Atlanta branch: Insurance Auto Auctions yard at 125 Old Highway 138, Loganville. Salvage and repairable vehicles. Public buyers usually bid through a registered broker.
IAA Atlanta North branch: Insurance Auto Auctions yard at 6242 BlackAcre Trl. N.W., Acworth. Salvage and repairable vehicles. Public buyers usually bid through a registered broker.
IAA Atlanta South branch: Insurance Auto Auctions yard at 1930 Rex Rd., Lake City. Salvage and repairable vehicles. Public buyers usually bid through a registered broker.
IAA Atlanta East branch: Insurance Auto Auctions yard at 1045 Atlanta Hwy. S.E., Winder. Salvage and repairable vehicles. Public buyers usually bid through a registered broker.
IAA Atlanta West branch: Insurance Auto Auctions yard at 1871 Rome Hwy, Rockmart. Salvage and repairable vehicles. Public buyers usually bid through a registered broker.
Copart Atlanta West (via A Better Bid): Run lists for the Copart yard in Austell. A Better Bid is a Copart broker that lets public buyers bid without a dealer license (broker fees apply).
Copart Atlanta South (via A Better Bid): Run lists for the Copart yard in Ellenwood. A Better Bid is a Copart broker that lets public buyers bid without a dealer license (broker fees apply).
Copart Atlanta East (via A Better Bid): Run lists for the Copart yard in Loganville. A Better Bid is a Copart broker that lets public buyers bid without a dealer license (broker fees apply).
Copart Fairburn (via A Better Bid): Run lists for the Copart yard in Fairburn. A Better Bid is a Copart broker that lets public buyers bid without a dealer license (broker fees apply).

Storage unit auctions

StorageTreasures: Atlanta storage auctions: Online storage unit auctions from self-storage facilities in and around Atlanta. Save a search to get alerts on new units.

Estate sales and local auction houses

Ahlers & Ogletree: Atlanta auction gallery handling estates, downsizing and collections.
Atlanta Auction Gallery: Atlanta auction house running online sales for estates and liquidations.
EstateSales.net: Atlanta estate sales: Upcoming estate sales in the Atlanta area, with photos, addresses and the company running each sale.

Georgia rules worth knowing

General information only, not legal or tax advice. Check with the agency before you rely on it.

Sales tax and reselling. Georgia's state sales tax is 4%, plus local taxes that vary by county. If you buy to resell regularly, you generally need to register with the Georgia Department of Revenue. Registered dealers can give qualifying sellers a resale certificate (Form ST-5). Government auctions may still charge tax unless you provide the paperwork they ask for.
Vehicles: titles and taxes. Make sure you get a properly assigned title (or the documents the auction specifies). Georgia charges a one-time Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) when you title a vehicle, instead of sales tax. Check the DOR motor vehicle pages for the current rate. Title and register through the state motor vehicle agency. Salvage-branded vehicles need extra steps before they can be driven on the road again.
Storage auctions. Facilities must follow the state's notice and advertising rules before a lien sale, and tenants can often pay and pull a unit right up to the sale.
Buying across state lines. The selling state's tax and pickup rules usually apply at the time of sale.

More statewide sources are on our Georgia auctions page.

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Frequently asked questions

How does the City of Atlanta sell surplus vehicles?: The City of Atlanta has sold surplus vehicles and equipment through JJ Kane Auctions. Check JJ Kane's City of Atlanta page for current sales.
Which Atlanta salvage yard should I use?: Pick the closest yard to you, because towing costs add up. IAA has branches in Loganville, Acworth, Lake City, Winder and Rockmart; Copart has yards in Austell, Ellenwood, Loganville and Fairburn.
Do I pay TAVT on an auction car in Georgia?: Generally yes. Georgia's Title Ad Valorem Tax is due when you title the vehicle.

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