Australian workshops now have a new way to source vehicles for repairs or parts

A 2008 Honda, a 2024 Range Rover Velar, a 1990 Lancia Delta. What do these cars have in common?
Each vehicle was written off or damaged in a collision and entered the salvage and aftermarket ecosystem, and that is where IAA Australia comes in, says the business.
For the first time, Australian mechanics now have direct access to IAA’s online salvage auction marketplace, giving workshops a new way to source vehicles to repair or dismantle for parts at the click of a button anytime, anywhere.
For more than four decades, IAA has been running salvage auctions across North America and the UK.
Now IAA has launched in Australia with eight branches and access to more than 70 yards.
IAA says this is an opportunity to rethink how the industry in Australia views total-loss, damaged and low-value vehicles.
Built on innovative technology and backed by expertise, IAA’s vehicle marketplace and buying services offer a modern take on an established industry.
Instead of chasing parts for specific vehicles through traditional wreckers or waiting on suppliers, mechanics can now browse, bid and buy those vehicles online through the IAA AuctionNow platform.

A new way to source vehicles for repair or for parts
IAA says its arrival has given mechanics, dismantlers/wreckers, and panel shops direct access to a steady stream of vehicles, all from their computer or phone.
Whether you need parts, want to repair and resell, or are chasing something rare, IAA says you can find it all on IAA AuctionNow, with a range including:
• Late-model utes and sedans needing only minor repairs
• Prestige and performance cars that offer opportunities for resale or modification
• Older and rarer vehicles, perfect for specialists chasing hard-to-find parts
• Everyday runabouts, ideal to strip and stockpile parts for customer jobs.

How it works
IAA AuctionNow is designed to be simple and registering online at www.iaai.com.au only takes minutes.
Once you have registered online, you can:
• Search current and upcoming auctions
• Add vehicles to your personalised watchlist
• See detailed photos and condition reports
• Place pre-bids and real-time bids from your desktop or mobile device
• Arrange payment and pickup through the platform once the auction closes.
Auctions run four days a week – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday – ensuring a constant flow of vehicles.

The benefits
IAA says the feedback from buyers since the platform went live is that “IAA has removed a key pain point and made life simpler for the industry.”
It says many mechanics highlight the cost savings first, as buying salvage vehicles often works out far cheaper than chasing brand-new parts, while others highlight the time efficiencies.
IAA says being able to browse and bid from anywhere means they are not wasting hours driving across town to auction yards or waiting on suppliers who may or may not deliver.
There’s also the range of choice. Instead of being limited to whatever turns up locally, IAA says buyers can tap into a national pool of stock and find the right vehicle for the job, no matter where it’s located.
Further, IAA says for workshops it is also about keeping their business competitive – having a steady supply of vehicles to rebuild, resell or modify gives an edge with customers who are always looking for affordable options or something a little different.
“This is backed up with the experience of a company that connects vehicle buyers and sellers in more than 170 counties,” IAA APAC Managing Director, Charles Cumming, said.
“This global scale brings competition and efficiency to every auction, ensuring new stock is always around the corner.
A consistent supply of vehicles across categories is critically important to help plan jobs and makes managing cash flow a lot easier.
“It is a practical way to save money, source parts faster, and get your hands on vehicles you might not see otherwise.
“For anyone interested in trying it out, the first step is simply to register online, and you can start browsing straight away.”

For more information or to create an account, visit www.iaai.com.au