Capital Auto Auction Reviews 

734
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Evaluating 622 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff and customer service representatives for being extremely polite, helpful, and thorough throughout the entire donation process. Consumers also mention that the towing service is exceptionally efficient, fast, and punctual, making vehicle pickups incredibly smooth and simple. However, some people mentioned occasional issues with scheduling conflicts or communication delays regarding the exact pickup times. Some reviewers were not happy with unexpected timing changes, missing paperwork handling, or minor coordination hiccups during their interactions. A few individuals felt frustrated by these specific obstacles, though the overall impression remained very positive.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booking an appointment was so easy and informative. I was given all the necessary contact info in case of any situation. The date for auto pickup was very prompt. The driver was courteous and helpful.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It ended well for me thanks to Stephanie. She agreed to accept a digital copy of my wife's death certificate along with the paper title and a paper copy of my wife's will as she and I were both named... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Capital Auto has been very thorough Mr communicative. The donation car has not moved in 4 years but the gentleman from Capital Auto was able to get the car moving and onto the tow truck with out is... See more

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Company details

  1. Auction House

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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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Capital Auto Auction made the process…EASY

Capital Auto Auction made the process of donating a vehicle as simple and easy as possible. From the first phone call to the final pickup of the vehicle.

13 July 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We're happy to hear that we made your vehicle donation process simple and easy from start to finish. We appreciate your kind words!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Best reliable car for 20 years

The overall vehicle pick-up process is excellent. There was a minor miscommunication initially when Tow truck driver contacted the vehicle owner the night before. I did not respond a text message because it was late at 10:30 PM on Friday night. When the driver call at 07:30 AM if I am available. I did not hear the phone ring. He’d almost rescheduled the vehicle pick up for another date. Fortunately, he called and decided to go back and pick up my vehicle. He performed an excellent service.

My wife and I already missed our 2006 Mercedes Benz S500. It had been an excellent transportation for 20 years. We purchased a new Mercedes S500 with only 6 miles displayed on the odometer. It was a reliable and dependable car with only 131,560 miles for those 20 years.

We decided to donate this vehicle because the remote key is stop working. I have to manually open the doors and trunk. I bought 4 band new Michelin all seasons tires last year. I did not think that I will donate it this year. We think that it is time to let it go and allow a new owner to enjoy it. The proceed from the auction would help the Habitat for Humanity in Loudoun County. It will help many other unfortunate people and homeless for a better day-to-day living assistance.

So long! my best friend (Mercedes S500) for a faithful 20 years. We missed you!

18 July 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We appreciate you sharing your experience with us and are glad to hear that, despite the initial miscommunication, the vehicle pick-up was ultimately excellent. It's truly touching to read about your long and faithful journey with your Mercedes S500. Thank you for choosing us to support such a worthy cause.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really easy experience

Really easy experience; they were quick and communicative. I appreciated their customer service!

17 July 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We're so glad to hear that your experience was easy and that our team was both quick and communicative. We truly appreciate your kind words about our customer service!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Update on 1970 Bug

This is an update concerning the auction of my 1970 VW Bug. After my posting was read by Capital Auto Auction they contacted concerning the actual auction price of the vehicle and informed me that WAMU misspoke on the final auction amount as they would not know the actual amount for awhile. While Capital Auto Auction could not quote me the actual amount it was higher than the last amount I saw before the auction ended. They said WAMU will issue me a 1098C in a couple of weeks with the actual auction amount but until then I am giving everyone the benefit of the doubt. Update to follow in three weeks. I am giving Capital Auto Auction 5 stars for reaching out to settle and clarify things so quickly.

17 July 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We truly appreciate you taking the time to update your review and for your kind words regarding our team's prompt communication. We are glad we could reach out quickly to clarify the situation with your 1970 VW Bug auction. We understand the importance of accurate information, and we are committed to ensuring transparency throughout the process. We will continue to work closely with WAMU to ensure you receive the 1098C with the final auction amount as soon as it becomes available. Thank you for your patience and for giving us the benefit of the doubt.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable

Reliable, called before pick up, and again on arrival.

17 July 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We're glad to hear our communication and reliability met your expectations. Thank you for your kind words!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience

The scheduling and the pickup were both great. Your folks are efficient and very courteous. The driver picked up my vehicle right on time and was helpful in removing my license plates.

17 July 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We're so glad to hear that both the scheduling and pickup went smoothly for you. It's wonderful to know our team was efficient and courteous, and that the driver was on time and helpful. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding

This was such an easy process, from the initial phone call to arrange the pick up of the vehicles to the actual pick up. It was a great experience.

13 July 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We're so pleased to hear that the entire process, from your initial call to the vehicle pick-up, was easy and a great experience for you. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Capital Auto Auction Team is Terrific

The Capital Auto Auction team were customer-friendly and very helpful from the time they contacted me through the pick-up of my vehicle. Upon contacting me, Mel verified the vehicle information and explained the process. She was friendly and thorough. As promised, the tow truck operator, Tony, contacted me regarding the time he would pick-up the vehicle. Tony was on-time, professional, explained exactly what he was going to do, efficiently completed all the steps, including the paperwork, removed the tags, provided me a receipt, explained what to do with the tags, and asked if I had any questions before he left. As important, he was kind, considerate, and a very nice person. Wish more companies had Mels and Tonys on their staff. The best to everyone!

16 July 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We are incredibly grateful for your wonderful feedback! It truly brightens our day to hear about your positive experience with our team, from the initial contact to the vehicle pick-up. We are so pleased that our colleagues provided such friendly, thorough, and professional service. We always aim to make the process as smooth and pleasant as possible, and your kind words affirm that we are succeeding. Thank you for recognizing their efforts and for sharing your appreciation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I went online to donate my Suburban to…

I went online to donate my Suburban to the Salvation Army on a Thursday or Friday, and the tow truck picked it up the following Tuesday. It was quick and easy.

7 July 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We're so glad to hear that your donation process was quick and easy for you. We appreciate your kind words and support!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Courtesy and Gratitude

Everyone I dealt with in the process of making the donation was courteous and expressed gratitude for our auto donation. I didn't know from the outset that other organizations would be involved. I think an overview of the entire process would have been helpful.

14 July 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We truly appreciate your generous auto donation and kind words about our team's courtesy. We value your feedback regarding the process overview and will certainly consider how we can better communicate the steps involved.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Considerate

Jose kept me updated, when he would areive to pick up the car. That was really considerate.

The process of donating went smoothly as well!

13 July 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We're so glad to hear that Jose kept you updated and that the donation process went smoothly. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff was very professional and even…

Staff was very professional and even though he was the only one.

6 July 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We're so pleased to hear that our staff was professional, even when working alone. Thank you for acknowledging their hard work; it truly means a lot to us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pick up was easy and the gentleman was…

Pick up was easy and the gentleman was very helpful and kind.

6 July 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We're delighted to hear that your pickup experience was easy and that our team member provided helpful and kind service. Thank you for your wonderful feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was a great experience from the…

It was a great experience from the first phone to the pickup. Friendly people. Knowledgeable. Great communication. Excellent instructions, just what I needed.

9 July 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We're so happy to hear you had such a great experience with our friendly team and found our communication and instructions helpful. Thank you for your wonderful feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Scheduling

Exceptional Scheduling, and completion of necessary documentation, as well as picking up the vehicle in a timely fashion

1 July 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We're delighted to hear that our scheduling, documentation, and vehicle pickup process met your expectations. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Timely

Timely, professional, and friendly! Excellent service.

8 July 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We're so pleased to hear that you found our service timely, professional, and friendly. Your positive feedback is truly appreciated!

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