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Dream Maker
Scam
Scam that don t even have the cars they list
AI Review Summary
Based on 190 reviews
Customers report a consistently positive experience with SCA Auctions, highlighting its intuitive platform, reliable service, and strong customer support. The website is frequently praised for being easy to navigate, loading quickly, and offering detailed car information. Many reviews note the convenience and security of the online auction process. Several customers specifically commend the responsive and helpful nature of customer service. A recurring theme is the presence of some unexpected or hidden fees, which users advise reviewing carefully before bidding.
What customers love
- Easy to use platform
- Fast loading website
- Great customer service
- Detailed car listings
Common concerns
- Unexpected fees
Last updated 1 month ago
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Brandon Campbell
Careful buying with this company
Careful buying with this company they will force you to use a shipping company that charge outragious prices even if the yard is local Then they will steal your deposit if you dont pay the shipping company to deliver the vehicle I ve bought from Copart for years and have always been able to go to the yard and pick up my vehicles The first time I use this flyby night company all the sudden you have to pay a shipping company 600 to deliver a vehicle 15 miles I am editing this to the SCA reply I OWN a licensed tow truck company This was stated to the shipping company you re forced to use as the vehicles are titled to them from what i was told There WILL BE NO FUTURE business between us Further more both the vehicles I bid on were IF BIDS I didn t even know I won them until days after I made multiple attempts to get and pay for these vehicles from yall but was not allowed unless I used your shipping company at 600 per vehicle I m sure yall get a kickback from them on each vehicle shipped I will stick to a trustworthy auction site like Copart and iaa enjoy my 1000 thieves
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CNP
I ve been waiting a week for these
I ve been waiting a week for these people to come assess my car s damage from an accident which was not my fault Meanwhile I can t get any repairs started and I have to rent a car just to go to work These people are crooks
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Cristi Smith
This site is untrustworthy
This site is untrustworthy I signed up for a membership and bought a car in buy it now Come to find out the car had already been purchased and shipped to its new owner 2 days earlier than I even signed up This happened because SCA is a third party and didn t update there sight correctly So I m out my money they charged until I get a refund This is not good business practices and I think buyers should beware especially when you can just buy from the legitimate sight without this third party middle man that I didn t realize I thought they were the auction
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Kevin
Find a Different Broker
Bought a car using SCA auctions The car came with a New York salvage certificate However when I tried the register the car the DMV ran a title search in the national title database and could not find any record of the salvage certificate This means the car cannot be registered in any state I went back to SCA and even provided the document from the DMV that stated the salvage certificate they provided was invalid SCA said it s not their problem So now have 48K car I paid for that is nothing more than an expensive paperweight because this company only cares about taking your money rather than helping its customers STAY AWAY Find a more reputable broker
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Ahmed Ghuzaiz
IAA - SCA Scam
I used SCA Auctions to bid on IAA the vehicle 2002 Camry costed me 500 and the fees were 950 an obligated towing service which cost me 400 total of 1850 WT Also will forced you to use their poor slow and expensive towing service which would take 3-5 business days to deliver your car They did NOT allow me to use a private towing company Note if the post says mechanical issues - Run Drive that mean the engine is 100 trash broken blowed etc so don t expect a running or driving car SCAM mine had a hole in the engine block Zero Star Does Not worth anymore Total waste of money
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Brad
After winning the bid the nightmare begins
After winning the bid they ll tell you two possibly three weeks to receive title it took six weeks to get mine then they didn t sign it had to fed ex it back to Florida and wait another week and a half By far the worst auction company I have ever dealt with I wouldn t ever do business with them again
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Rami Tarabay
I would have put MINUS star Misleading
I would have put MINUS star but there is no option for that SCA is NOT to be trusted with anything they say on their site 1 They listed a vehicle that is Starts Drives when i received the vehicle WON T even start 2 Their site say that you have 2 to 5 buisness days to pick up the car and they started chargin me after 2days for storage fee
About Sca
SCA Auction: Insurance Auto Auction Online & Public
SCA Auction(sca.auction) operates as an online public insurance auto auction marketplace. The platform provides access to salvage and clean title vehicles through a nationwide auction format. Registration to bid is free.
Overview and Inventory
The service features a broad inventory sourced from insurance, rental and finance companies, bank repossessions, and government surplus vehicles. The catalog includes salvage, clean title, and repairable cars, trucks, SUVs, and related items. Buyers can search across all makes and models or filter by specific body styles, years, and conditions.
- Over 300,000 vehicles in stock
- More than 150 weekly live internet auctions
- Hundreds of auction locations across the United States
- Access to cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, RVs, trailers, and other vehicle types
Auction Participation and Membership
Participation is open to the general public, and a dealer’s license is not required to bid. The platform is designed to provide dealer-level access to auction pricing for retail buyers. Users can register for a free account to browse listings, view run lists, and place bids.
Bidding options include live internet auctions, pre-bidding up to one hour before auction start times, and “Buy It Now” purchases on select vehicles. The platform emphasizes a seamless online process from account creation to bidding and delivery arrangements.
Vehicle Preview and Inspection
Through a broker arrangement, qualified members may preview vehicles in person before certain auctions. Designated members, such as SCA Premier and Expert members, can inspect vehicles at IAA auction locations during specified hours the day before a sale. Availability varies by location, and users are advised to contact the specific branch in advance.
Buying Process and Logistics
The buying process is conducted entirely online via the auction platform. Bids are placed digitally in real time or through scheduled pre-bids. Successful buyers are responsible for arranging their own transportation, with options for short-haul, long-haul, and international delivery available through the platform.
Additional Resources
The site includes a blog and support center with FAQs covering buying, bidding, and vehicle-specific questions. Users can reference run lists, auction calendars, and location-specific details to plan their participation. The platform supports multiple vehicle categories, including classic cars, electric vehicles, and specialty equipment.