Serving Dealers Like You Since 1960.
At Carolina Auto Auction, we’ve had a special relationship with our dealers for decades. We pride ourselves on providing a superior customer experience for everyone who walks through our doors.
CAA is an independent auction and can easily implement improvements to the auction process without losing our customer service edge.
We believe it is our team of talented individuals who make Carolina Auto Auction the right choice for your auction needs.
Our History
Here for over 50 years.
Henry Stanley began his career in the auction industry in 1960 when he went to work as a ringman for the Capital Auto Auction in Columbus, Ohio. He advanced to auctioneer before purchasing the auction in 1969.
After renaming it the Ohio Auto Auction, Stanley and his wife, Patty, sold the auction to GE Credit and in 1987 retired to Florida. Stanley couldn't cure himself of auction fever, however, and after a year of sun and golf, he and Patty bought the Fort Knox Auto Auction in 1990, renaming it the Carolina Auto Auction.
Over the five decades he has spent in the business, Stanley has spent a significant amount of time on the auction block, selling more than one million vehicles.
Giving Back
Stanley has also given much back to the industry, serving as president of the NAAA from 1999 to 2000. As the Association’s leader, he worked to advance Internet communications and to standardize forms and policies.
He has also been an avid supporter of the NAAA’s Warren Young Sr. Foundation, not only working hard with Patty in establishing the scholarship fund, but also founding two of its annual scholarships.
The Stanleys’ commitment to the industry has more recently continued with key sponsorship and support of the newly formed Auction Academy, which is designed to train the next generation of auction leaders. Patty served on the ServNet Board as President in 2014-2015.
Highly Recognized
Over the years, Stanley’s auction has been frequently cited and nominated for superior performance by the national remarketing community.
- Since 2020, Carolina Auto Auction has received Exeter’s Division I Excellence Award twice for top retention and operations for large auctions. In 2023, the auction was awarded the Exeter MVP Award as the Most Valuable Partner for excelling in performance and operations.
- Ally Financial has recognized Carolina Auto Auction as 2023 Ally Auction of the Year as a top performer nationwide. In addition, the auction has received Ally’s Leadership Award as a top performer in the Southeast region.
- Carolina Auto Auction received an award from OVE for the Highest Commercial Growth in 2017. Two years later in 2019, Carolina is awarded by Credit Acceptance for Top Net Retention.
- Patty Stanley was recognized in 2013 with her designation as one of the top “Women in Remarketing.” In 2024, the auction’s Office Manager, Kristal Bray, joined this list of women excelling among female leaders of the remarketing industry.
Additionally, Henry was inducted into the NAAA Hall of Fame, Class of 2013, and Patty inducted into the NAAA Hall of Fame, Class of 2016, making them the first husband and wife team to ever be inducted!
Conveniently Located
Carolina Auto Auction is situated in Anderson, South Carolina, midway between Atlanta and Charlotte via Interstate 85, and Asheville and Columbia via Interstate 26. We are conveniently located just thirty miles from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP).
Dealers First
We service customers throughout the United States with a full offering:
- Dealer Consignment
- Fleet
- Lease
- Daily Rental
- Insurance, and
- Financial Institution Vehicles
How to Attend Our Auction
Carolina Auto Auction is a dealer-only auction. If you are a registered automobile dealer, you're invited to attend our weekly Wednesday auctions that start at 9:00am. If you have questions about your dealer status or eligibility, please contact us.
OUR FEATURED SERVICE - CONDITION REPORTS
We do our condition reports the right way at the Stanley Autenrieth Auction Group. Each vehicle is carefully inspected, test driven on the road, and accurately assessed a grade based on uniform standards so that you have peace of mind in the buying process.
Learn More About Us
Carolina Auto Auction is a part of the Stanley Autenrieth Auction Group, which is the larger auction group owned by Henry and Patty Stanley and led by their son Eric Autenrieth.
