How long does it take for your car to be auctioned after repossession?

It depends on the state and the financial institution repossessing the car. Generally speaking, the towing and storage fees accrue while the car awaits auction, and the lender/repossessor may not move to sell the car until these costs are covered, to ensure that they recoup the money they lost in the loan default. On average, it can take anywhere from two weeks to several months for a repossessed car to go to auction.