Press Release

IAA Buyer Portal™ Launches in the UK

New Digital Auction Platform Transforms Buyer Experience

Published July 7, 2020 - Written by IAA, Inc.


ESSEX, United Kingdom – IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA), a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, today announced that its UK-based business unit has completed the roll-out of IAA Buyer Portal, a new purpose-built and exclusive digital auction site offering buyers an enhanced research, bidding and buying experience. The new Buyer Portal gives buying clients the ability to customise their research, and greatly streamlines the vehicle buying process.

The platform introduces IAA Timed Auctions™, a new bidding and buying channel, and will offer IAA 360 View™, a merchandising feature that provides buyers with in-depth vehicle information. The IAA Buyer Portal is designed for any mobile device, providing buyers the flexibility to research, bid and buy in a manner convenient to them.

“We are sharply focused on enhancing our business model in the UK while improving the customer experience,” said Steve Hankins, UK Managing Director for IAA. “As the second technology launch in the country this month, the launch of IAA Buyer Portal demonstrates how we are reshaping salvage management in the UK and creating value for our customers.” IAA Buyer Portal is the second of a two-phased technology roll-out in the UK. The new digital platform provides key features including:

  • New, redesigned user interface
  • Convenient homepage, including quick access to vehicle search, featured inventory and announcements
  • Advanced Search feature, providing buyers with customisation, filters, and categorisation to make their research process simple and quick
  • My Auction Centre dashboard, providing the ability to manage vehicles from one location, review purchase history, place vehicle bids and much more.

For more information on IAA Buyer Portal visit buyer.iaaiuk.co.uk

Media Inquiries:

Jeanene O’Brien
SVP, Global Marketing and Communications
(708) 492-7328
jobrien@iaai.com


Analyst Inquiries:

Caitlin Churchill
ICR
(203) 682-8200
investors@iaai.com

About IAA, Inc.

IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) is a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers. Leveraging leading-edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA’s unique multi-channel platform processes approximately 2.5 million total-loss, damaged and low-value vehicles annually.  Headquartered near Chicago in Westchester, Illinois, USA, IAA has nearly 4,000 talented employees and more than 200 facilities throughout the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom.  IAA serves a rapidly growing global buyer base – located throughout over 135 countries – and a full spectrum of sellers, including insurers, dealerships, fleet lease and rental car companies, and charitable organizations. Buyers have access to innovative vehicle merchandising, efficient evaluation services and digital bidding tools, enhancing the overall purchasing experience. IAA offers sellers a comprehensive suite of services aimed at maximizing vehicle value, reducing administrative costs, shortening selling cycle time and delivering the highest economic returns.   For more information on IAA in the U.S. visit IAAI.com, and follow IAA on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.  For more information about IAA in the UK visit IAAIUK.co.uk, and follow IAA in the UK on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn


Forward-Looking Statements

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