Erin L.
Quick and easy
Really fast response. Just a couple of days from Submission to pick up
Response from Capital Auto AuctionJun 3, 2026
We're glad to hear about your quick experience. Thank you for your positive feedback!

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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Erin L.
Really fast response. Just a couple of days from Submission to pick up
Response from Capital Auto AuctionJun 3, 2026
We're glad to hear about your quick experience. Thank you for your positive feedback!
Scott P.
Jose the driver is a problem solver. He's an asset to your company.
Response from Capital Auto AuctionJun 3, 2026
We are so happy to hear about your positive experience with our driver. We appreciate your kind words!
Patricia L.
I was told that the person picking up the vehicle would call an hour before arriving.....instead I got a call at 8am and the person was here in our driveway. Now granted most people are not still in bed at 8am, but we were. The gentleman was very nice, and waited for me to come out.
Response from Capital Auto AuctionJun 2, 2026
We appreciate your feedback and apologize for the early arrival. We're glad our team member was polite and waited for you. We'll review our scheduling communication.
Mike G.
the tow driver William did a good job, thanks
Response from Capital Auto AuctionJun 2, 2026
We're glad to hear our driver provided good service. We appreciate your feedback!
Satisfied customer J.
They were very communicative and flexible. The pickup was smooth and professionally. I believe more people should donate their used cars to a favored charity. In my case, I chose the local animal charity—Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation, where my loyal animal found us.
Response from Capital Auto AuctionJun 1, 2026
We're so glad to hear your pickup was smooth and professional. Thank you for your generous donation and for supporting such a wonderful cause!
Clifford F.
The driver called an hour or so before he arrived, and again about 5 minutes before. He removed the plates for us. He wasfriendly, curteous and carefl.
Response from Capital Auto AuctionJun 1, 2026
We're so glad to hear our driver provided such a friendly and helpful experience. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback!
CS
From the initial interview to the tow truck driver, everyone was friendly and knowledgeable. They made it easy. There were a couple of glitches (some dropped calls due system repairs and some missing paperwork), but the staff worked things out quickly and efficiently. It was a pleasure working with them.
Response from Capital Auto AuctionJun 1, 2026
We're so glad to hear our team made your experience easy and positive. We appreciate you acknowledging our staff's quick resolution of the glitches. Thank you for your kind words!
Jerry D.
Super easy process. Much better then trying to hassle with getting rid of a car
Response from Capital Auto AuctionMay 28, 2026
We are so glad you found the process easy! Thank you for your wonderful feedback.