Detroit Auto Auction Joins Total Resource Auctions Network
ATLANTA – Manheim's Detroit Auto Auction in Carleton, Mich., has joined the Total Resource Auctions (TRA) network, becoming the 14th Manheim auction to offer advanced salvage auction services.
ATLANTA – Manheim’s Detroit Auto Auction in Carleton, Mich., has joined the Total Resource Auctions (TRA) network, becoming the 14th Manheim auction to offer advanced salvage auction services.
The auction is conducting its TRA salvage sales biweekly on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. Currently, Detroit Auto Auction is running approximately 100 salvage units per week. Buyers are able to participate in the lanes or online via Simulcast.
In addition to its biweekly TRA sales, Detroit Auto Auction holds its General Motors and DaimlerChrysler Factory sales on alternating Thursdays and As-Is sales on alternating Tuesdays. Detroit Auto Auction has a total of 12 auction lanes.
TRA allows buyers and sellers to securely exchange damaged, inoperative, and salvage vehicles through Manheim’s TRA locations and Web-based products, including Simulcast.
With the addition of Detroit Auto Auction, Manheim now has 14 facilities conducting TRA sales. More locations are expected to be added by the end of the year.
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