Auction vehicle transport in Ottawa picks up the vehicle you won at auction and delivers it to your dealership, your shop, or your driveway on a flatbed. You bid online at 9 a.m., won the car by 9:15, and now it is sitting at an auction facility in Toronto, Montreal, or somewhere else hundreds of kilometres away. You do not have time to fly there and drive it back. Ontario Towing goes to the auction, loads the vehicle, and brings it to Ottawa for you.
Auction facilities we pick up from
Auction
Location
Distance from Ottawa
Manheim Toronto
Milton, ON
~480 km
Manheim Montreal
Châteauguay, QC
~220 km
ADESA Toronto
Brampton, ON
~460 km
ADESA Montreal
Saint-Eustache, QC
~200 km
Impact Auto Auctions
Multiple locations
Varies
Copart
Multiple locations
Varies
We also pick up from smaller independent auctions, government surplus sales, police auctions, and private estate sales across Ontario and Quebec. If the vehicle is at a facility and you have the paperwork to release it, we go get it.
How auction vehicle transport works
From winning bid to your door
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You win the vehicleComplete the auction's payment and release process. Get the release authorization or gate pass ready for our driver.
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Call (613) 619-4545Tell us the auction facility name and address, the vehicle details, and where you want it delivered in Ottawa.
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We quote a flat rateOne price for the full round trip. No per-kilometre charges, no fuel surcharges, no add-ons at delivery.
4
We pick up at the auctionOur driver arrives at the facility with ID and your release authorization, loads the vehicle onto a flatbed, and heads back to Ottawa.
5
Delivery to your locationThe vehicle is unloaded at your dealership lot, your shop, or your home driveway. You inspect it and sign off.
Why auction vehicles should always be flatbed transported
Most auction vehicles fall into two categories. Either they are clean, low-mileage units that dealers are buying for resale, or they are damaged, salvage, or rebuild-status vehicles with unknown mechanical conditions. In both cases, flatbed is the right call.
For clean units, flatbed protects the vehicle from road debris, stone chips, and mileage on the odometer during a 400+ km highway drive. For damaged or salvage vehicles, flatbed is the only safe option because the vehicle may not be roadworthy. Brakes might not work. Tires might be bald. The steering column might be compromised. You do not want someone driving a vehicle like that from Toronto to Ottawa on the 401.
Auction pickup deadlines matter. Most auction facilities charge daily storage fees after a grace period of 3 to 5 business days. If you do not pick up your vehicle within that window, the fees add up fast. Call us as soon as you win the bid so we can schedule the pickup before storage charges start eating into your margin.
Who uses auction vehicle transport in Ottawa
Our auction transport customers
Used car dealersOttawa dealers who buy inventory at Manheim and ADESA auctions every week. Some use us for 5 to 10 pickups per month.
Independent mechanics and rebuildersBuying salvage and rebuild-status vehicles from Copart and Impact for parts or rebuilds.
Private buyersPeople who buy vehicles at auction for personal use. First-time auction buyers who need help getting the car home.
Export buyersBuyers purchasing vehicles at Canadian auctions for export. We deliver to the buyer's staging location or shipping yard.
Online auction pickups
Online auctions through platforms like Copart, Impact, ACV Auctions, and BacklotCars have made it possible to buy vehicles from anywhere without attending in person. The catch is that you still need someone to physically pick up the vehicle. Ontario Towing handles that last mile. You buy online, send us the pickup details, and we deliver the vehicle to Ottawa. We do this for private buyers, dealers, and rebuilders across the city.
Frequently asked questions about auction vehicle transport in Ottawa
Yes. Manheim Toronto in Milton is one of our most common auction pickup locations. We pick up and deliver to Ottawa on a flatbed with flat-rate pricing.
The auction facility name and address, the vehicle's lot number or stock number, and a release authorization or gate pass. Some auctions require a copy of your ID or a signed release form. We walk you through what is needed when you call.
Yes. Many auction vehicles are non-runners, especially salvage and rebuild units. We winch them onto the flatbed at the auction facility. No engine power required.
Flat-rate pricing based on the auction location and your delivery address. Toronto-area auctions to Ottawa run roughly $500 to $800. Montreal-area auctions are less. Call (613) 619-4545 for an exact quote.
Yes. Dealers who use us for multiple auction pickups per month get volume pricing. Call (613) 619-4545 to set up a dealer transport account.
Won a vehicle at auction?
We pick it up and deliver it to Ottawa. Any auction, any condition.