Buying from Copart

How do I use Copart?

We’ve outlined a series of steps to help our buyers navigate through the online buying process at Copart:

Each of these steps is described in our How to Buy section, which will help you get started bidding and buying – and then returning for more.

Can I save items I want to view later?

Absolutely. Members who are logged in have the ability to add items to their Watchlist, which can be viewed both on your computer and on your mobile device with the Copart Mobile app. Adding items to the Watchlist is the best way to monitor the lots that you’re most interested in. If you use our mobile app, you can even receive instant notifications about the items on your Watchlist.

Similarly, we provide a feature online and on Copart Mobile that allows you to save searches. This saves time for those Members who have searches they run repeatedly.

If you’re not a Member, register now  to take advantage of these time-saving tools.

Does Copart have a … [specific vehicle type, make or model]?

This is one of our most popular questions! With vehicles up for auction  every day, the odds are that we will have what you’re looking for.

The simplest way to find a particular vehicle is to type a word or phrase into the Search toolbar at the top of any Copart page or within the Vehicle Finder on the mobile app. Then see what the search results generate for you.

For a more advanced search, use our Vehicle Finder to find vehicles that fall into one or more of these groups:

You can also search by year, make, model, location, VIN and lot number. All of these search features, including a Quick Picks category-based search, are on the mobile app, too.

If you find a search that works for you, save your search so you can run similar search results whenever you return to Copart. Even if you don’t save searches, the mobile App automatically saves your last mobile app search for you. Open the app, and you’ll see it waiting for you at the bottom of the screen.

Another way to search vehicles is to download the CSV Sales Data once you are logged in as a member. This spreadsheet allows you to sort vehicle data to determine which vehicle thumbnail images to view.

Can I visit a Copart Operation Centre to preview vehicles?

Yes. Although Copart provides up to 10 high-quality images and accurate descriptions for each vehicle, any information provided by the Seller or Copart is for convenience only. Therefore, it is your responsibility to confirm, research, inspect and investigate a vehicle prior to bidding on it. That’s why Copart invites you to our yards to preview vehicles of interest. 

Want to preview vehicles at a yard near you? 
Copart Members may preview vehicles at no cost Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm – Please arrange an appointment. Nonmembers are welcome at the yards, too, but will be charged a €5 visitor fee for each yard visit and must be accompanied by a Member. 

Not a Member? Register today. Upon arrival at the yard, you will be escorted to your vehicle of interest, where you will find the vehicle waiting for inspection. 

Do I need a license to bid and buy? If so, where can I get it?

Licenses are required to purchase certain vehicles (Category B) please refer to the Category B Services page or contact Member Services on (0)45 247 491