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The communication was very much appreciated. They kept in contact of when they’d be here. Texted to say time frame and we’re here in that time frame. The gentleman who came was courteous and was ab... See more
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Capital Auto Auction has been in business in Washington DC since 1988. As native Washingtonians, we are proud to be doing business in Northeast Washington. On February 4, 1989 we opened our doors in DC. We have sold thousands of vehicles. Our 60,000 sq ft facility is centrally located. We draw customers from DC, and both the Maryland and Virginia suburbs. There is plenty of parking at the auction warehouse, which is right across the street from the Main Post Office. December 11, 1996 we opened Capital Auto Auction of Philadelphia. We now have three big auctions per week held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays due to the great response in Philadelphia. We are right off of Route 95 at Cottman Avenue. You can’t miss our sign! November 18, 1999 we added our third Capital Auto Auction in Manchester, New Hampshire. We now have auctions weekly, every Saturday, rain, snow, or shine. We look forward to serving our New England neighbors. We are easily accessible to Boston and the vicinity, Route 93N to route 101E, exit 1 on the left. We have vehicles for every budget and need – from family mini-vans, to sports cars, to the occasional boat, camper, and motorcycle. The selection varies from week to week, but there are always good, clean, used cars at excellent prices. The bargains are outrageous!!! We also take vehicles on consignment. We do the advertising!!! We show it off!!! We take the phone calls!!! You sell your car!!! If there is ever a problem with a sale, we at Capital Auto Auction will do everything possible, and fair, to satisfy both the buyer and the seller. Capital Auto Auction is a public car auction…Everyone is welcome. Come and share in the excitement of a live auction!
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1905 brentwood rd ne , 20018, Washington, United States
- (202)269-3361
- reid@capitalautoauction.com
- www.capitalautoauction.com
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The process was seamless
The process was seamless, from calling to scheduling to the actual pick up.
June 22, 2026
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We're delighted to hear that your experience, from scheduling to pickup, was so smooth and seamless. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback!
The process was easy and the pickup was…
The process was easy and the pickup was completed very professionally
June 18, 2026
Reply from Capital Auto Auction
We're delighted to hear that you found the process easy and that the pickup was completed so professionally. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!
Capital Auction: good job
You did everything you said you would do. On time. Friendly. Oscar the tow truck driver was great
June 20, 2026
Reply from Capital Auto Auction
We're so happy to hear we met your expectations and delivered on our promises. We appreciate your kind words about our driver!
Excellent Experience
Every person that we spoke with was knowledgeable, friendly and service oriented. This was our experience from the contact person for Vehicles for Change to the tow truck driver. Very unusual to have that type of consistency of experience. Thank you!
June 19, 2026
Reply from Capital Auto Auction
We're so glad to hear that your experience was consistently positive from start to finish! We appreciate you recognizing the knowledgeable, friendly, and service-oriented nature of everyone you spoke with. Thank you for your kind words!
Pick up easy and quick
Easy, pleasant pick up driver. Kept informed about arrival and driver was on time.
June 26, 2026
Reply from Capital Auto Auction
We're delighted to hear that your pickup experience was easy and pleasant, and that you were kept informed about your driver's on-time arrival. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback!
They called in advance when they were…
They called in advance when they were on their way. They were helpful.
June 26, 2026
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We're so glad our team's proactive communication and helpfulness made a positive impression. Thank you for your kind words!
Driver let me know the day before of…
Driver let me know the day before of the one hour window for picking up the truck. He arrived on time, letting me know when he was 30 minutes away. He was helpful regarding the paperwork. It was a pleasant experience.
June 25, 2026
Reply from Capital Auto Auction
We're so glad to hear that our driver provided excellent communication and made your experience a pleasant one. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback!
The scheduling was clear (the only…
The scheduling was clear (the only hiccup we had was not the fault of the towing company) and the driver was superb. Arrived on time, explained the need to return plates, remove personal data from the car records etc. Also he called the day before and the morning of pick-up. Very efficient and courteous!
June 26, 2026
Reply from Capital Auto Auction
We are so pleased to hear about your positive experience with our service. It's wonderful to know that our driver's efficiency and courtesy made a difference. We appreciate you sharing your feedback!
Appreciate the courteous and…
Appreciate the courteous and professional service by everyone. Thanks for what you do!
June 18, 2026
Reply from Capital Auto Auction
We're so happy to hear you appreciated our team's professional service. Thank you for your kind words!
Timely and uneventful vehicle pickup!
Eric arrived on time and picked up vehicle as scheduled.
June 25, 2026
Reply from Capital Auto Auction
We are so happy to hear about your positive experience with us.
The booking was smooth
The booking was smooth. The driver came on time. Was friendly and professional.
June 15, 2026
Reply from Capital Auto Auction
We are delighted to hear your booking was smooth and our driver was punctual, friendly, and professional. We appreciate your feedback.
Could not have gone smoother
Could not have gone smoother. Driver was friendly and efficient.
June 25, 2026
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We're so glad your experience was smooth. Thank you for the kind words!
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We're glad you enjoyed your experience. We appreciate your kind words.
Reply from Capital Auto Auction
We're glad you found our site easy to use. Thank you for your kind words!
The driver call in advance
The driver call in advance, arrived on time, quickly and very efficiently loaded the car and completed the paperwork quickly. He is a very pleasant and professional man.
June 22, 2026
Reply from Capital Auto Auction
We're so glad to hear about your positive experience! We appreciate you acknowledging our team's professionalism and efficiency. Thank you for your feedback.
I never got a call for when they were…
I never got a call for when they were coming. My husband looked out the window and saw the tow truck.
Luckily he could handle everything because I was in a meeting.
June 22, 2026
Reply from Capital Auto Auction
We appreciate you sharing your experience. We are reviewing our communication process to ensure timely notifications for all our customers.
Seamless and worthwhile
Seamless and worthwhile; Pick up arrangements were great. Driver called with a 30 minute heads up. No lost time waiting for anyone.
June 15, 2026
Reply from Capital Auto Auction
We're so glad to hear your pick-up arrangements were seamless and worthwhile! We appreciate you sharing your positive experience.
What an easy experience
The donation and pick up process was so smooth and organized, which took any worries we may have had out of the process.
June 13, 2026
Reply from Capital Auto Auction
We're happy to hear the donation and pickup process was smooth and organized for you. Thank you for your positive feedback!
The driver showed up on time and was…
The driver showed up on time and was knowledgeable and helpful. Great additude to!
June 19, 2026
Reply from Capital Auto Auction
We're glad to hear our driver was prompt, knowledgeable, and helpful. Thank you for your positive feedback.
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