Insurance Auto Auctions announced Thursday the expansion of its branch in Austin, Texas.

The facility now encompasses 57 acres and offers what IAA says is an improved auction experience.

Relocated in 2012, the venue began with 37 acres with two covered run-and-drive lanes and 250 feet of covered motorcycle and high-value vehicle storage.

“Our expansion in Austin is exciting for several reasons,” said John Kett, IAA’s president and chief executive officer. “The growth of our state-of-the-art facility provides more storage area and further enhances our unparalleled auction experience by providing our loyal customers a greater inventory of vehicles from which to choose. It also gives IAA additional capacity to handle catastrophe (CAT) situations in the Austin area, helping the community more efficiently recover from disasters.”

The Austin site’s upgrades include enhances sustainability features, such as water reclamation technology for irritation, recycled concrete and reclaimed asphalt.

Looking toward the southeast, Louisiana’s 1st Choice Auto Auction (LAFCAA) likes to characterize its services as “lagniappe.” What is that, you may ask? According to the company, locals will recognize it as a Cajun French word that represents that little bit extra effort that is given to their customers every day.

Complimentary breakfast and lunch on every sale day, free snow cones, charitable efforts, and other extras offered by the auction are what they say makes their company embody the term.

On its calendar of upcoming events, LAFCAA will host its Tailgate Event on August 25 to celebrate the beginning of football season, featuring 1,000 vehicles, over $10,000 in tailgate-related prizes and a guest appearance by Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly.

For more information, visit LAFCAA’s website here.