ALLEN STREET TOWING PUBLIC AUCTION

Multiple customers highlight that the auction is transparent and upfront, describing the staff as friendly and honest about how the auction works, which made the experience easy and stress-free.

Source: 3 of 8 reviews • Confidence: high (explicit mention)

Reviews indicate that bids often start at around $400, with a non-refundable $300 buyer's fee. Deposits vary: under $5,000 cars require a $500 deposit (refunded after purchase), while over $5,000 cars need a $1,000 deposit immediately after winning the bid.

Source: 1 of 8 reviews • Confidence: medium-high (detailed listing)

While several reviewers praise the quality and low mileage of the cars, multiple 1-star reviews accuse the auction of deceptive practices, such as temporarily enabling cars for inspection and disabling them afterward, particularly concerning transmissions and title issues.

Source: 4 of 8 reviews • Confidence: medium (conflicting themes)

Customer service is criticized in several 1-star reviews, with complaints about unprofessional behavior, unsafe pickup times, and refusal to address issues after purchase, such as cars failing to reverse shortly after leaving the lot.

Source: 3 of 8 reviews • Confidence: medium (recurring complaints)

One review explicitly states that no license is required to buy a car at Allen Street Towing Public Auction.

Source: 1 of 8 reviews • Confidence: high (explicit mention)

Cars must be picked up the day of the sale by 3 PM; otherwise, the deposit is lost, as noted in a detailed review.

Source: 1 of 8 reviews • Confidence: high (explicit mention)