also interested, need a beater for next year.

As far as auctions go, most of the public days are considered GSA auctions... AKA Gov't sale, vehicles etc. To goto a regular auction day you need a lic to get in. Some local dealers will allow you to goto the auction with them. Usually mom and pop ones... I am at the auction alot weekly actually ( I haul cars) There is some good deals and some bad ones. I do have access to manhiems online auctions (viewing only) Within the next year or 2 I plan getting my lic to go in. I want to open my own business with car hauling and then buying and selling cars for fun. There is a friend of mine who can goto the auction all i can say is hit him up and see if you can work something out. His name is Tom....
Here is his link

http://www.bristolcountyautosales.co...lt.aspx?mb=rte

I think this is it:
http://www.hsacauction.com/

I thought they had monthly auctions, but it looks like their not listing anything ATM.

I used to go to the one in Windsor/South Windsor CT every once in while years ago. And if you've got the Cash there are good deals to be had, but it's important to go for the inspection period first, to look over the cars you're interested in prior to them 'running the lanes'

PM me if you or he is going to one anytime soon. Even if i dont buy anything I would be curious to see what the whole process is for the near future.