Insurance Auto Auctions Inc., a business unit of KAR Auction Services with more than 170 locations throughout North America, announced the expansion and improvement of three of its facilities in Texas.

An expansion at IAA Corpus Christi brought the facility to about 12 acres. This location, which became officially operational as of May 1, was chosen for expansion based on space demands and to assist in potential future catastrophe (CAT) situations.

In keeping with IAA’s environmental philosophy, reclaimed asphalt was used in the development of the new acreage.

IAA Houston, the company’s largest branch, recently completed a building extension to accommodate an additional fourth lane for the popular live IAA Run & Drive segment of the auction. With more than 1,200 units sold per week at the Houston location, expanding the Run & Drive capabilities and hiring another auctioneer should further accommodate the high volume in one of IAA’s largest growth markets.

As of July 1, IAA McAllen opened a new live Run & Drive lane to increase the pace of vehicle sales at the facility and increase capacity for IAA’s growing buyer base.

“Our advancements in Texas serve to successfully provide customers with the additional storage area and capabilities needed to meet demand, while also providing greater inventory of vehicles to choose from,” John Kett, president and chief executive officer of Insurance Auto Auctions Inc., said in a news release.

“These improvements illustrate our commitment to anticipating market needs and strategically expanding our locations accordingly to ultimately enhance our buyers’ and sellers’ auction experience.”

IAA Corpus Christi is located at 4701 Agnes St. in Corpus Christi, with auctions on Wednesdays.

IAA Houston is located at 2535 W. Mt. Houston Road in Houston, with auctions on Wednesdays.

IAA McAllen is located at 900 North Hutto Road in Donna, with auctions on Tuesdays.

Auctions at all three locations begin at 9 a.m. Central Time.