Inland Empire Car Auctions, Online
From Temecula to Victorville and Ontario to Palm Springs, the Inland Empire covers a lot of ground, and that is exactly where an online auction helps. Auction Direct Network lets licensed dealers in Riverside and San Bernardino counties bid live from a phone or computer, with photos, a condition report and engine audio on every dealer-auction car. Public buyers bid on the Marketplace.
The Auction Direct Marketplace is open to private sellers in both counties: list your car, set your minimum, and let local buyers and dealers bid. The buyer comes to you.
Cars near the Inland Empire right now
Live and upcoming auctions for vehicles within about 60 miles of downtown Riverside, nearest first. That covers most of the western IE, the High Desert and the Temecula Valley.
No cars are listed here at this moment. Check back soon, or call (619) 929-7347 to hear about upcoming auctions.
See all auctions →Built for long distances
In the IE, the car you're interested in can easily be an hour's drive away. Instead of driving out to look at it:
- Read the condition report and check the condition lights.
- Listen to the engine audio recorded for the listing.
- Bid live or set a proxy bid, use Buy Now, or make an offer.
- Pick up from the seller, or choose door-to-door delivery within California, priced at checkout.
Dealers in Riverside and San Bernardino counties
Licensed dealers buy and sell wholesale inventory dealer-to-dealer. List trade-ins with a guided condition report, set a reserve and an optional Buy Now price, and accept, counter or decline offers before or after the auction.
Whether your lot is in Corona, Riverside, Fontana, Ontario or the High Desert, your listings are open to licensed dealers across California, not only the buyers who walk onto your lot.
Private sellers: the Marketplace
The Marketplace is open to private sellers in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. You list once, and buyers compete on a scheduled auction night instead of messaging you one at a time.
- List free through Dec 31, 2026 (normally $25), with no commission.
- You set the minimum, and you never have to sell below it.
- Local buyers and licensed dealers will bid live, plus dismantlers and junkyards for non-runners.
- The buyer picks the car up at your home and pays you directly. No driving across the IE to meet strangers.
- No title in hand? Title help is available through licensed registration services (fee and timing vary).
- During launch, free concierge listing is offered where our team covers: we take the photos and engine recording with you.
Selling in the IE: things to know
California requires a smog check when a car changes owners, so most gasoline cars more than four model years old need a smog certificate from the seller, issued within 90 days of the sale. That applies across Riverside and San Bernardino counties, rural desert areas included.
Whatever you sell and however you sell it, file the Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability (REG 138) within 5 days.
Areas we serve in the Inland Empire
Riverside County: Riverside, Corona, Moreno Valley, Jurupa Valley, Eastvale, Norco, Perris, Menifee, Hemet, Murrieta, Temecula, Lake Elsinore and the Coachella Valley (Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Indio). San Bernardino County: San Bernardino, Fontana, Rialto, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, Chino, Redlands, Yucaipa, Highland and the High Desert (Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley).
Free guides
- How to Sell a Car in California (2026)The paperwork, the smog rule, safe payment and the 5-day DMV deadline, in the order you'll need them.
- Do You Need a Smog Check to Sell a Car in California?Who has to get the smog certificate, how long it lasts, which cars are exempt, and what to do if yours fails.
- How Online Car Auctions Work for Private SellersReserves, Buy Now, offers, bidder deposits and fees, and what actually happens from listing to pickup.
- Lost Car Title in California: How to Get a Duplicate (REG 227)Who can apply, who has to sign, what to do about a lien, and your options if you want to sell now.
Inland Empire car auction questions
Is there an online car auction in the Inland Empire?
Yes. Auction Direct Network hosts live online car auctions. Licensed dealers bid from anywhere in Riverside or San Bernardino County, and public buyers bid on the Marketplace. Cars near the IE are listed on this page, nearest first.
Do I need a dealer's license to buy?
No. Public buyers bid on private-party and public-seller cars with just an ID and a refundable deposit. A dealer license is only needed for dealer-only auctions.
Does the Marketplace cover both Riverside and San Bernardino counties?
Yes. At launch the Marketplace covers Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties. The car needs to be in one of those counties for pickup.
Do I have to take my car anywhere to sell it?
No. On the Marketplace, the buyer picks the car up at your home and pays you directly. Hand over the keys and signed title only after you've been paid.
Who bids on Inland Empire cars?
Licensed dealers bid on dealer auctions. On the Marketplace, local private buyers and licensed dealers bid, plus dismantlers and junkyards on non-runners. Public buyers put down a refundable bidder deposit first.
What if I don't have the title?
You can still get started. Title help is available: Auction Direct coordinates duplicate-title paperwork through licensed registration services. The fee and timing vary with your situation.
How do I contact Auction Direct Network?
Call (619) 929-7347 or email support@auctiondirectnetwork.com.