South Bay Auto Auction Transport — From the South Bay Lot to Your Door

• Dealer or buyer number
• Lot number and VIN
• Gate pass or release
• Pickup hours at the Gardena facility
• Running condition

Send these with your quote request or as soon as the vehicle is released, and we'll handle the rest.

Gardena is close to the 405, 110 and 91 freeways, so carriers can pick up quickly for runs to Arizona, Nevada and Texas. Pickups late in the week can run into LA traffic, so earlier releases get earlier trucks.

Auction car shipping is priced like any other move: distance first, then vehicle size, condition, transport type and timing. On open transport, short trips under 500 miles typically run about $1.50–$2.00 per mile and long trips drop to roughly $0.60–$0.80 per mile. Enclosed transport adds 30–40%, and non-running vehicles usually add a $100–$200 winch fee (more for vehicles that don't roll).

South Bay Auto Auction is a dealer-only auction in Gardena, California, in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County. It has served Southern California dealers since 1993, with high-volume weekly sales across multiple lanes and online bidding. Sellers include dealers, banks and finance companies, fleets and rental companies.

Gardena's location near the I-405, I-110 and I-105 freeways puts it close to major Southern California carrier routes.

South Bay is dealer-only. Buyers are typically licensed dealers and wholesalers from across Southern California and beyond. Have your buyer number, release and pickup details ready, and book transport soon after the sale to keep inventory moving.

Here are example distances and typical open-carrier prices for a standard sedan from Gardena, California. Your price depends on the exact location, vehicle and season.

• Gardena, California to [San Diego](/cities/san-diego-car-shipping) (~115 mi): about $300–$500 open, 1–2 days in transit
• Gardena, California to [Las Vegas](/cities/las-vegas-car-shipping) (~280 mi): about $350–$550 open, 1–2 days in transit
• Gardena, California to [Phoenix](/cities/phoenix-car-shipping) (~380 mi): about $400–$600 open, 2–3 days in transit
• Gardena, California to San Francisco (~390 mi): about $400–$600 open, 2–3 days in transit
• Gardena, California to [Dallas](/cities/dallas-car-shipping) (~1,440 mi): about $850–$1,200 open, 3–5 days in transit

Enclosed transport usually adds 30–40%. Non-running vehicles add a winch charge.

Southern California is one of the busiest car shipping markets in the country, so carriers leave the Los Angeles area in every direction daily. Popular lanes from the South Bay include California to Arizona, California to Nevada, California to Texas and Los Angeles to New York City.

Inspect the vehicle against the auction listing and condition report, and against the Bill of Lading from pickup. Note any new transport damage on the Bill of Lading before signing — issues that were present at the auction are handled through South Bay Auto Auction's own arbitration or condition policies, not the carrier. Then plan title transfer, inspection and registration in your state. See moving a car to a new state and the auction pickup guide.

Southern California freeways are busy, so many carriers prefer early pickups from Gardena to avoid peak traffic. If your vehicle is headed out of state, check emissions and registration rules for the destination — some cars bought in California are already compliant with stricter standards elsewhere.

• The exact location address (not just the city)
• Lot, stock or VIN number
• Your buyer or account number
• The release, gate pass or pickup authorization
• Pickup hours and a contact phone number at the location
• Whether the vehicle runs, steers and brakes, and whether keys are included
• Your delivery address and the best contact at delivery

With these details, we can schedule the pickup without back-and-forth and keep your vehicle from sitting in storage.

Vehicles bought through South Bay Auto Auction ship to buyers across the country. Some of the most common destination states include California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Utah. Each state page shows pickup cities, typical prices and popular routes, and our routes page lists every corridor we cover.

Open transport is the most common choice out of Gardena. Southern California dealers buying luxury and exotic inventory often choose enclosed transport, especially for long trips through desert heat or winter mountain passes.