To offer a more transparent and accessible auction process from start to finish, MPI has partnered with IAA to allow customers to view, bid, purchase and pay for MPI Salvage Items online.
Live online auctions hosted by IAA with MPI Salvage Items are held weekly every Wednesday. MPI no longer holds in-person salvage auctions.
Similar to the majority of other salvage sellers in Canada, online-only auctions make MPI’s processes more cost-effective, and in turn, contribute to overall lower insurance rates for all Manitobans.
Buyers can expect a comprehensive package for each salvage item before they place a bid – more photos, including a 360° view of the exterior and interior of most vehicles, current odometer readings and more.
The open bidding model will also allow customers to make informed buying decisions by following along in real-time during auctions as well as using the pre-bid and maximum bid features.
Registration process and fees
To bid on and purchase MPI Salvage Items, you must register as a buyer with IAA. This is a simple, two-step process:
Step 1
The first step is to create a free account with IAA. This will allow you to browse and search their inventory, add vehicles to your Watch List and attend auctions online. However, you will not be able to bid until you complete your registration.
Step 2
Registering with IAA includes completing a registration form. Usually, registration also includes a registration fee.
(Public buyer: $200, Licensed Business Buyer: $100 or $200, depending on your licensing.)
To register, please choose the option applicable to you and follow the outlined steps:
Public Buyer Registration: If you are not a vehicle dealer or auto recycler in Manitoba but still want to purchase Salvage Items, you can register by completing the online form and submitting any additionally required documents via email. This registration type allows you to bid at facilities open to the public, including MPI, SGI and on inventory available to the public in Alberta and B.C.
To register for this category, you will need to provide the following information/documents:
- A completed and signed registration form
- A government-issued ID
Licensed Business Buyer Registration (Dealer, Non Dealer): If you hold the appropriate licenses for purchasing Salvage Items or auto recycling in Manitoba, you can register by completing the online form and submitting any additionally required documents via email. This registration allows you to bid at all locations where you meet licensing requirements.
To register for this category, you will need to provide the following information/documents:
- A completed and signed registration form
- A government-issued ID
- All licenses on which you wish to base your bidding privileges
Please note: Going forward, IAA will apply a renewal fee to your account annually. Depending on your registration type, your fee will be $100 (Public Buyer) or $50 (Licensed Business Buyer) per year.
Weekly process
Item listing
Each week, inventory for the following week’s sale will begin to be posted at ca.iaai.com. Items may continue to be added up until the start of the auction.
A pre-bidding option will be available as soon as an item is added to the auction.
You will be able to access the auction by clicking on the Auctions drop-down menu at the top of the screen and selecting the Upcoming Auctions. MPI items will be listed under Manitoba.
In-person viewing
There is no in-person viewing at the Physical Damage Centre. In person viewing for heavy/large units is permitted at 400 Gunn Road between the hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday.
For items located at rural storage facilities, please contact the facility directly to discuss any viewing options. Please note: Storage facilities have their own operating hours and buyers must adhere to their hours and rules.
Online auction
Each Wednesday at 9 a.m., a live online auction hosted by IAA with MPI items will take place at ca.iaai.com. The end time will depend on how many units are in each auction. Each vehicle will average a minute of auction time.
Once you are registered and logged in, you will be able to access the auction by clicking on Auctions and then Upcoming Auctions. Under Status, click Join AuctionNow to be able to begin bidding.
If you have placed the winning bid, you’ll receive a confirmation email from IAA. When logged into your account on impactauto.ca, you can also see your winning bids by clicking on your dashboard.
Payment options
Payment options
Public buyers must provide payment for any winning bids by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Dealers must provide payment for any winning bids by 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
There are multiple ways to pay for Manitoba Salvage Items, including:
Online Payment – Credit Cards
Online credit card payments with a $25,000 limit per transaction are available to registered Canadian buyers with a minimum of 6 months purchase history in good standing. Visa and Mastercard are accepted, and there is a 2.4% surcharge added to credit card transactions. Partial payments are not accepted through online Credit Card. In person credit card payments are not accepted.
This option is not available for Québec registered buyers.
Remotely
- You can pay via electronic fund transfer (EFT). Please note: MPI does not accept e-transfers, which is different than EFTs.
To send an EFT for payment for your purchased MPI Salvage Items, please use the following information:
Company Name: The Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation
Institution: Bank of Montreal
Transit: 00037
Bank Number: 001
Account: 1943626
Branch Address: 335 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 1C2
Once completed, please also send an email to [email protected] with any remittance advice and/or proof of payment.
Should you wish to make an international wire payment for your purchases, please contact Salvage Operations at 204-985-7844 during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) for further information.
In Person
- You can pay in person at the MPI Salvage Office using debit card, certified cheque, or bank draft. Please note: MPI does not accept Cash payment.
- If paying by certified cheque, please make your cheque payable to Manitoba Public Insurance.
Fees
Buy Fee
If you are a winning bidder, you will be required to pay a buy fee, in addition to your bid amount.
The buy fee is calculated on the sale price of the vehicle you have purchased. This fee has been added in order to align with industry practices and offset the new costs of providing a more robust and streamlined auction experience for buyers.
Please note: As the buy fee will only appear on your purchase at the payment stage, it is recommended that buyers consider this as they determine their overall budget for each item.
Online Fee
An additional “online fee” will appear on your invoice when you have purchased a vehicle. This is a fee that is charged by IAA for any online sale.
Item pick-up
All vehicles must be towed from their location following the Highway Traffic Act and the Drivers Vehicles Act. Salvage items must be picked up by end of day Monday following the auction to avoid storage fees.
- Purchased vehicles located at the Physical Damage Centre or the Commercial Compound in Winnipeg must be removed by the owner or towing company. Once a vehicle has been paid for, buyers can use their Bill of Sale or Gate Pass to retrieve their salvage items.
- The Physical Damage Centre is located at 1981 Plessis Road, and the Commercial Compound is located at 400 Gunn Road. Hours for both locations are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Items located at rural locations:
- Purchased vehicles located at a rural storage location will remain at their locations until removed by the owner or towing company.
- Once a vehicle has been paid for, customers must contact the storage location to arrange a pick-up time.
- Storage will be provided for five days after the completion of the auction. After this period, customers will need to make additional arrangements with the storage locations and customers are responsible for any storage fees incurred.