UTV Auctions Near Me [Locator Map + Bidding Guide + FAQ]

UTV auctions are where you can find great deals on utility vehicles. These auctions usually include other Powersport autos like ATV’s, dirt bikes, and jet ski’s. You can also find UTV’s being auctioned as part of RV auctions. Regardless of the event and the lots, there is some important things to consider before you bid on a UTV. Below we will discuss where to find UTV auctions, how the events flow, bidding tips, and my experience with the UTV auctions near me.

Map of UTV Auctions Near Me

For “UTV Auctions Near Me”, see below for locations…

How to Find UTV Auctions Near Me

Utility vehicles are auctioned as part of other vehicle events. You typically won’t find an event strictly dedicated to UTV’s. These vehicles most commonly appear at RV, Powersport vehicle, repo, insurance, police, salvage, golf cart, and government seizure auctions. RV and Powersport auctions tend to have higher quality UTV’s, while repo, police, salvage, insurance and government seizures are a mixed bag. While those events come with some risk you can come with a UTV for under $5000. Here is how I find UTV auctions near me…

Google Search and Yelp Listings

When you search on Google and Yelp for “UTV auctions near me”, you will typically see events held at auction houses. Most of these will be events of mixed Powersport vehicle types and you will find UTV’s there. These events are often a little larger and draw a crowd which means more competition to bid against. Here is how I find smaller UTV and Powersport vehicle auctions with less competition…

Pro Tip: Using Google “Events” to find UTV auctions is much better then a standard Google search. Most auction seekers aren’t looking here despite the fact these local events are listed. This means lower competition and lower bids. You are still going to find the standard large auction houses when you search, but if there are any smaller local UTV auctions, you will see them here.

Try Google Events here: UTV Auctions Near Me This Week

Government Auction Listings

Federal, state, and local governments hold auctions for seized and surplus vehicles. They are listed online and will either be live public auctions or online auctions. Here is where you can look for government auctions with UTV’s…

Meet Ups and Forums

UTV Meetups are places where you can find other UTV enthusiasts who might know about UTV auctions in the area. Connecting with others who are interested in Utility vehicles will help you get a sense of where the events are. Online forums are another great place to learn about UTV auction events. Here are a few good forums I like for Utility vehicles:

How Do Live UTV Auctions Near Me Work

UTV auctions are no reserve auctions, where the highest bid wins. You will find more online auctions though then live public ones. Below we will focus on finding live public auctions in your area that will have UTV’s and other Powersport equipment.

Public Auctions

UTV’s will be featured at a variety of public auction types. That includes repos, insurance, consignment, police, salvage and others. While these types of auctions present huge opportunities to save money, you are taking some level of risk with the quality. This is why attending the event is critical, because you need to inspect the vehicle before you bid on it. A proper vehicle inspection beforehand, will help you figure out exactly how much to bid.

Here is what you can expect when you attend one of these live events…

Flow of the Event

All of these auction types are no reserve and commonly flow this way…

UTV Inspection

Before an event starts, there is a period that they allow you to inspect the vehicles. If it is a consignment auction the owner of the UTV should be there and you can ask question directly to them. At a salvage, repo, police or insurance auction that ins’t an option. No matter, you must take advantage of this period to closely inspect the vehicle. You need to: Listen to it run if it runs, sit in it, turn the wheels, and assess the condition etc. This is when you should be coming up with your value in your head of what you think it is worth.

Participant Registration

At any auction, in order to bid you must first register to participate. You will need to show identity and sign an agreement that makes any bid you make a binding contract. This ensures that if you place a bid and win, you will pay.

Let The Bidding Begin At…

At the events start, an auctioneer will explain the rules. Then they will announce and describe the first vehicle. The Auctioneer will determine the price of where to let the bidding begin. It will be high enough to save time, but low enough to make the action interesting. People will begin placing bids by raising their hands or a card. The auctioneer will talk fast in a funny kind of language and facilitate the bidding. Every bid that is placed raises the last one.

And the Winner is…

The auctioneer will shout “sold” when the highest bid is established. When you win you own it. You will need to go to the administration table to pay, get a bill of sale, and receive the title.

Tips for Bidding at UTV Auctions Near Me

Here are tips for getting an UTV at auction…

Go to an auction event live and see how it works.
If there is a catalog for event, closely look at it and take notes in it.
For every UTV you are considering bidding on…look them up on Ebay and get comp prices.
Don’t proxy bid, go to then event. Don’t phone in or bid online.
Register early for the auction. Lines get long and you may miss the start.
Inspect the UTV’s carefully, look for rust, corrosion, leaks, smoke, mis-matched parts, strange motor sounds, etc…
If the owner is there ask questions, if there is paperwork review it.
Set a bid price in your mind and stick to it. If you did your research, you should know a fair market value.
Bring a truck to transport the UTV.

Online Powersport Auctions vs Public Auctions

UTV’s are regularly auction on line. You can find lots of them at Copart who will have salvage Can Am, Polaris, Honda’s, John Deere Bobcat and and more. Online auctions do have their benefits such as allowing you to do more research, bidding from home, and events that aren’t affected by weather. It’s beneficial to the auctioning house as well because they can reach a larger market and get more competitive bids.

There is nothing wrong with bidding online, but you have a much better chance of spending money more wisely at a live event. Inspecting the UTV’s first is critical to making an educated bid. This is even more important when getting a salvage UTV. If it’s bad I wanna know exactly how much is going to cost me to repair it. I can’t do that from behind my computer screen.

How to Get Your UTV Sold in an Auction

If you have a UTV to sell, then an auction is a great opportunity for you to do that in a streamlined proven manner. Finding an auction that deals in Powersport vehicles is ideal as you will have more of a niche market and command a higher payout. If you don’t have one locally try and seek out a place that does RV auctions.

An auction is one of the easiest ways to sell your UTV because you are essentially assigning the work to some one else. The auction house will market the event and your UTV, deal with the public, and collect payment for you. All of this is in exchange for a piece of the final sale price.

Selling your UTV at auction is as simple as calling an auction house or auctioning company. They will ask about the make, model, year, condition, and mileage. You must be owner and the vehicle needs to be free of liens. The bigger your brand is the better chance you have for example an auction company will jump on the opportunity for a Polaris RZR.