HSH
Donation process was quick and easy
Donation process was quick and easy. Thank you!
Response from Capital Auto AuctionJun 16, 2026
We appreciate your kind words. Thank you for your support.

Capital Auto Auction has been in business in Washington DC since 1988. As native Washingtonians, we are proud to be doing business in Northeast Washington.On February 4, 1989 we opened our doors in DC. We have sold thousands of vehicles. Our 60,000 sq ft facility is centrally located. We draw customers from DC, and both the Maryland and Virginia suburbs. There is plenty of parking at the auction warehouse, which is right across the street from the Main Post Office. December 11, 1996 we opened Capital Auto Auction of Philadelphia. We now have three big auctions per week held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays due to the great response in Philadelphia. We are right off of Route 95 at Cottman Avenue. You can’t miss our sign! November 18, 1999 we added our third Capital Auto Auction in Manchester, New Hampshire. We now have auctions weekly, every Saturday, rain, snow, or shine. We look forward to serving our New England neighbors. We are easily accessible to Boston and the vicinity, Route 93N to route 101E, exit 1 on the left.We have vehicles for every budget and need – from family mini-vans, to sports cars, to the occasional boat, camper, and motorcycle. The selection varies from week to week, but there are always good, clean, used cars at excellent prices. The bargains are outrageous!!!We also take vehicles on consignment. We do the advertising!!! We show it off!!! We take the phone calls!!! You sell your car!!! If there is ever a problem with a sale, we at Capital Auto Auction will do everything possible, and fair, to satisfy both the buyer and the seller.Capital Auto Auction is a public car auction…Everyone is welcome. Come and share in the excitement of a live auction!
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HSH
Donation process was quick and easy. Thank you!
Response from Capital Auto AuctionJun 16, 2026
We appreciate your kind words. Thank you for your support.
DUANE D.
Can’t be trusted only tell you what you want to here stay away . They don’t follow thru with what they say!!! With that said they did
Response from Capital Auto AuctionJun 19, 2026
We are sorry to hear about your negative experience. We would like to learn more about your concerns, so please contact our office directly or provide the stock number or vehicle information here so we can investigate this further.
Daniel S.
All went well. From paperwork to pick-up!
Response from Capital Auto AuctionJun 15, 2026
We are so pleased everything went smoothly. Thank you for your kind words.
John S.
Good information. Quality towing service. Personable.
Response from Capital Auto AuctionJun 15, 2026
We're happy to hear that you had a positive experience.
Megan S.
I was able to be a work for the pick-up which was very helpful. Giving up that car was really hard it was my ideal car but I could not keep it any longer - life. Staff on the phone had answers to any question i could come up with then I set up the pick-up.
Response from Capital Auto AuctionJun 15, 2026
We appreciate you sharing your experience. We understand that parting with a cherished car can be difficult, and we are glad our team could assist you during this time.
Richard M.
The tow company was prompt and they communicated well.
Response from Capital Auto AuctionJun 12, 2026
We're glad our team provided prompt service and clear communication.
David
Prompt responses, although sometimes a little confusing. BTW if the auction buyer tries to rehab the car, code to access radio is 16662
Response from Capital Auto AuctionJun 12, 2026
We appreciate your feedback on our response times and the radio code. We'll work to improve clarity.
J R.
Tow truck driver was great. Very professional yet personable
Response from Capital Auto AuctionJun 12, 2026
We're so glad to hear about your positive experience with our tow truck driver. Thank you for sharing!