Carvana Announces Auction-IRC ‘Megasite’ Integration in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carvana Co. , an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, today announced plans for an auction and reconditioning ‘Megasite’ integration in Indianapolis. This effort will bring Carvana’s Inspection and Reconditioning Center (IRC) capabilities to the existing ADESA Indianapolis wholesale auction site, while maintaining digital and in-lane auction operations. The integrated site will expand Carvana’s overall production capacity and enrich its offerings for both retail and wholesale customers in the Indianapolis area.

Located in Plainfield, IN, ADESA Indianapolis has been a trusted partner in the wholesale automotive market for over four decades. The expansive Plainfield site covers more than 100 acres with almost 12,000 parking spaces, offering substantial infrastructure to accommodate Carvana’s inspection and reconditioning activities alongside existing wholesale auction operations. Carvana has already started hiring new associates at this facility and expects the integration of IRC capabilities to create approximately 200 new local jobs over time.

“The Indianapolis area has served as ADESA’s headquarters for more than thirty years, and we are proud to deepen our operational presence and team in this market by integrating Carvana IRC capabilities with our existing wholesale auction," said Mike Caggiano, ADESA’s Executive Vice President of Operations. “The Megasite integration leverages Carvana and ADESA’s combined infrastructure to improve our offering for local retail and wholesale customers while also creating many new entry level and skilled jobs in the community.”

Introducing Carvana IRC capabilities to ADESA Indianapolis increases Carvana’s total reconditioning capacity, improving selection for all customers nationwide. Creating a new pool of retail inventory in the Indianapolis area also makes Carvana’s delivery network more efficient while providing local customers access to more vehicles with as-soon-as same-day delivery times. Wholesale customers will benefit from even more robust auction operations, now complemented by on-site reconditioning services.

ADESA Indianapolis’s efficient transition to an auction-IRC Megasite will be enabled by the site’s significant existing footprint and infrastructure as well as by its adoption of Carvana’s proprietary CARLI software, which supports efficiency, scalability, and consistency across its IRC network.

About Carvana

Carvana’s mission is to change the way people buy and sell cars. Since launching in 2013, Carvana has revolutionized automotive retail and delighted millions of customers with an offering that is fun, fast, and fair. With Carvana, customers can find a car, get financing, trade-in, and complete a purchase entirely online with the convenience of delivery or local pick-up as soon as the same day. Carvana’s unique offering is powered by its passionate team, differentiated national infrastructure, and purpose-built technology.

For more information, please visit www.carvana.com.

About ADESA

ADESA is a leader in wholesale auto, providing comprehensive remarketing and logistics solutions that help OEMs, financial institutions, fleets, and dealers source, sell and manage cars efficiently and profitably. ADESA customers across the country enjoy access to its extensive physical auction network, robust digital offerings, and value-added services. ADESA is owned by leading online automotive retailer Carvana . Learn more about ADESA here.