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FAQs

Why can't I bid Copart? ›

Before bidding, Copart Members must have a valid government-issued ID on file in their Copart account, and they must have paid for their Basic or Premier Membership.

If you purchased a Basic Membership, go to the Account Information menu at the top right of the page, select Account Settings>Membership. Then choose the Cancel Membership option.

For Basic Members, credit card deposits can be recovered directly from the website. When logged in, go to the My Account page and select the Deposit Refund option from the left-hand side toolbar. For all other deposit refunds, please contact Member Services.

Yes, Copart is a legitimate online auction and car sales site. Copart launched the industry's first mobile auction app in 2013.

Buying for personal use in California? Without business licenses, you will need a Broker's help to bid on clean and salvage titled vehicles in California. If you're buying in another state, view the State Licensing Overview or search our No License Required inventory.

To bid more, you'll need to deposit 10% of the total amount you want to bid. So, if you wanted to bid $20,000, you'd need to make a deposit of $2,000. If you are a Premier Member, you only need to make a one-time deposit of $400 to bid up to $100,000 per day.

You can drive a car directly off the lot if you have insurance on it and have access to dealer tags. Otherwise, we recommend you either have Copart ship it to your business address or hire a third-party transporter to bring it to you.

If you win a lot and don't finalize the purchase (meaning, the lot is not paid in full within 8 calendar days including the day of sale) the Lot will Relist. The Relist fee will be 10% of the final sale price OR $600 – whichever is higher. If you have paid Copart already, contact the Yard directly.

If you have won a lot, your invoice will include: Lot price (the price at which the lot was sold during the action) Taxes (depend on the state and vehicle title type) Auction fees (may include live auction fee, processing fee, storage fees, etc.)

Premier Membership is the best choice for most Copart Buyers. With Premier, you get substantial Buying Power so you can bid on multiple vehicles without needing additional deposits. With a Basic Membership, you can bid on and win one Copart vehicle at a time with limited Buying Power before adding deposits.

How much is a Copart Premier membership? ›

Premier Membership ($249 USD annually + $400 one-time fully refundable deposit): Best for individuals and business buyers who plan to bid on and buy several vehicles each year.

You have won a vehicle! Please plan payment and shipping right away to avoid late payment and storage fees. You will have 3 business days to pay for the lot, including the day of sale.

Myth #1: Copart Has Hidden Fees

While Member Fees do exist at Copart, no fees are hidden from our Members, and the list can be accessed at any time. It is important for Members to educate themselves on which fees are relevant to them and what to expect before placing a bid on a vehicle.

Protection. The best way to avoid scams is to purchase your vehicle via Copart.com. However, if you are purchasing a vehicle from a third party, such as Craigslist or eBay, you should take extra precautions to avoid being scammed.

Willis Johnson is the founder of Dallas-based Copart, a leader in online auctions for used and totaled cars; he owns about 6% of the stock. Johnson founded the company out of a single lot in Vallejo, California in 1982 after several years operating a dismantling yard near Sacramento.

During the registration process, you'll choose your membership type and make payment for either Basic or Premier Membership. Submit your government-issued photo ID and any business licenses you have. At a minimum, a valid government-issued ID must be on file before you can bid.

As a buyer, you get an automatic $2,000 in Buying Power when you join Copart. This means you can bid on one vehicle up to $2,000. Basic Members have two options to get more Buying Power: Upgrade Your Membership.

Bid on 20 Vehicles Per Day

With Premier Membership, you can bid on up to 20 vehicles per day, therefore increasing your opportunities of a winning bid.

a "Pure Sale" is a vehicle that is sold regardless of whatever amount is the final bid---be it $ 1.00 or $ 100,000.00 An auction set as a "On Approval" gives the seller the opportunity to either accept or decline the final amount bid......and a "Minimum Bid" is an auction, where basically the seller has registered a " ...