Copart Vehicle Auctions Ireland Limited Glossary of Terms
The vehicle category is an indication of the level of the damage to a vehicle.
Category B - Where the vehicle is to be dismantled for spare parts only. Bodyshells/frames must be crushed in their entirety including all welded/bonded sections.
Category C - Where the vehicle is repairable salvage and the estimated full cost of necessary repair for known damage at current prevailing rates and prices exceeds the market valuation as defined by the insurer/owner at the incident date.
Category D - Where the vehicle is repairable salvage and the estimated full cost of necessary repair for known damage at current prevailing rates and prices is less than the market valuation as defined by the insurer/owner at the incident date.
Category X/U - Minimal Damage and Category U-Unrecorded are outside of the ABI Code of Practice and denote other vehicles not classified as a total loss under the code.
*Category S - Repairable vehicle which has sustained damage to any part of the structural frame or chassis, and the insurer/self-insured owner has decided not to repair the vehicle.
*Category N - Repairable vehicle which has not sustained damage to the structural frame or chassis and the insurer/self-insured owner has decided not to repair the vehicle.
* From 1st October 2017, you will gradually start to see the new Category S & N vehicles appear at auction. Any vehicle categorised as C & D prior to 1st October will remain in circulation under those categories until such point as they are re-categorised, so there will be a period of crossover where you will see both Category C & D and Category S & N vehicles at auction.
Understanding Grading Criteria
Grade 1:
Minor defects that require SMART repairs such as minor chips, dents, scratches and/or require minor replacement parts.
Grade 2:
Defects as per Copart Grade 1 criteria. In addition, up to 1 major or
minor body repair to a single panel. The replacement of more substantial
trim parts may be required.
Grade 3:
Defects as per all previous Copart criteria. In addition, this vehicle may involve
up to 5 minor body repairs and/or 3 major body repairs.
Grade 4:
Defects as per all previous Copart criteria. In addition, the vehicle
may also require a combination of repairs including a replacement of
non-structural panel such as roof and quarter panels.
Grade 5:
Defects as per all previous Copart criteria. In addition, the vehicle
may have sustained impact damage and the replacement of up to a maximum
of two structural panels may be required.
Additional Information
The Additional Information area is a place where important information about the Lot is displayed for the Member's consideration when bidding.
Body Style
Body Style is the manufacturer's designation of the vehicle's configuration.
BID4U
BID4U represents the highest bidder during both the preliminary bidding process and the virtual auction. Simply enter the maximum price you are willing to pay for the Lot during preliminary bidding and BID4U will bid on your behalf up to your maximum bid during the virtual auction. BID4U will only bid one increment over the current bid to maintain your position as the highest bidder. This allows you to purchase a vehicle below your maximum bid if the bidding doesn't meet or exceed your maximum bid.
Colour
Colour listed on this site is the common colour name that reasonably represents the exterior colour of the vehicle. Colour is NOT the manufacturer's designated colour name, but rather simply a general descriptive name.
Current Bid
The Current Bid is the highest price offered for this Lot at this time. There may be a higher maximum bid being represented by VB2 BID4U. The Current Bid is always listed in the currency of the country of the facility.
Current Sale Highlights
These are comments entered by the Copart General Manager pertaining to the listed sale, which highlight items of note or relay other pertinent information.
Damage Codes
Damage Codes are used to indicate known damage to the Lot.
| Damage Name | Description |
|---|---|
|
ALL OVER |
Damage to more than one area of the vehicle – e.g. rear end/side/front. |
| BIOHAZARDOUS/CHEMICAL | Chemical contamination of any area of the vehicle. |
| BURN - ENGINE | Fore related damage including wiring damage due to defects/short circuits. |
| BURN - INTERIOR | Fire related damage to any part of the interior/luggage bay, including wiring damage due to defects/short circuits. |
| BURN | Extensive fire damage to most/all of the vehicle. |
| CHIPPED STONE | Stone chips on any parts of the vehicle. |
| FRAME DAMAGE REPORTED | Frame or chassis damage - used only for motorbikes and trailers. |
| FRONT END | Damage to the front of the vehicle (from the ‘A’ Post forward). |
| HAIL | Damage to any vehicle body panels from hailstones. |
| LOOSE STONE | Not currently used |
| MECHANICAL | Damage to the engine and the gearbox to include: knocking/noisy engine; smokey engine; gears not engaging; oil leaks; cracks/holes in engine or gearbox, including sump. In the comment box of the Copart collection sheet, the relevant BUYN notes are to be added. |
| MINOR DENTS/SCRATCHES | Minor dents to any panels of the vehicle not bigger than 30 mm. Multiple scratches on any panels of the vehicle. |
| MISSING STONE | Not currently used. |
| NORMAL WEAR | No visible evidence of significant accidental damage. Normal wear and tear related aspects of condition only. |
| PARTIAL/INCOMPLETE REPAIR | Visible evidence of poor or incomplete repairs to the vehicle body, chassis or paintwork. |
| PREVIOUS REPAIR | Any obvious repairs completed to the vehicle body or paintwork. |
| REJECT REPAIR | Visible evidence of previous poor quality repairs to any parts of the vehicle. |
| ROLLOVER | All panels including roof damage that clearly shows signs of being rolled and/or flipped. Includes possible engine oil spillage. |
| REAR END | Damage to the rear end of the vehicle including the rear quarter panels and boot floor. (If the boot floor is damaged, always image). |
| SIDE | Damage to either side of the vehicle, including the front wings and rear quarters. If both sides are damaged, this is classed as ‘side’. Can include also the wheels and tyres. |
| STRIPPED | Any parts removed or missing from the vehicle. |
| TOP/ROOF | Visible damage to the roof, door and/or tailgate tops. |
| UNKNOWN. | |
| UNDERCARRIAGE | Visible damage to any part of the underside, including body and any ancillary fittings. Includes suspension, exhaust, fuel tank etc. |
| MISSING/ALTERED VIN | VIN number missing from the vehicle or if the VIN has been altered or restamped on the vehicle. |
| VANDALISM | Where damage is overall and relatively light in nature (i.e. broken glass, contaminated paintwork and slashed upholstery). Includes apparent theft-related damage to door handles, locks, steering lock/cowls and ignition wiring. |
| REPLACED VIN | Use ‘missing/altered VIN’ (see damage code VI above). |
| WATER/FLOOD | Water damage to the vehicle interior - or mechanical defects to the engine/transmission - due to water ingestion. Use in conjunction with the ‘Flood Line Marker’ process. |
These codes indicate known or reported damage only and are limited by their nature. Copart expressly disclaims the accuracy of Damage Codes, as information may not accurately reflect the type or extent of damage to any vehicle. Damage Codes may not be used or relied upon for bidding purposes or for any other reason. Copart strongly recommends that Members thoroughly inspect Lots before purchase.
Drive
Manufacturer's designation of the vehicle's power train.
Engine
Engine is the motor specification denoted by the VIN of the vehicle. Members are encouraged to inspect vehicles thoroughly before bidding to verify whether original equipment is present at the time of sale.
Estimated Retail Value
Estimated retail value is the estimated value of the lot as submitted to Copart by the Seller. If the lot has been damaged, this is the value prior to the occurrence of the damage. Retail automobile values may be obtained from Kelley Blue Book and other sources on the web. This number is presented for informational purposes only. Copart makes no representations as to the validity or accuracy of the listed value.
Operation Centre
Operation Centre designates the Copart location that is processing the sale of the item(s). For a complete list of Copart Operation Centres, please check out the Locations tab on the menu bar.
Fuel
Designates the fuel type used by the engine as designated by the VIN.
Image
Copart takes up to ten (10) digital images of each vehicle processed for sale. Images are stored in jpeg format.
Item
Item numbers represent the order in which the Lots will be sold during the Virtual Sale portion of VB2. Sales with a large number of items are broken down into lanes.
Lots are assigned item numbers and lanes based on the Lot type and condition. The following list shows the item number and lane assignments.
| Item Numbers | Conditions | Lane |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 500 | Run & Drive Lots | A |
| 501 - 600 | Plant | A |
| 601 - 700 | Motorcycles | A |
| 701 - 800 | Boats/Jet Skis/Marine | A |
| 801 - 900 | Heavy Goods Vehicles | A |
| 901 - 1000 | Recreational Vehicles | A |
| 1001 - 1100 | Salvage Lots | A |
| 1101 - 2000 | Salvage Lots | A |
| 2001 - 2200 | Run & Drive Lots | B |
| 2201 - 3000 | Salvage Lots | B |
| 3001 - 4000 | Homeowners | C |
| 4001 - 5000 | Sub Lots | D |
| 5001 - 6000 | Agricultural | E |
Keys
Indicates whether Copart is in possession of the keys to the Lot.
Lot #
Lot Number is Copart's unique identifier for each vehicle.
Make
Make is the manufacturer's brand name.
Model
Model is the manufacturer designation of the Lot.
Mileage Codes
Copart expressly disclaims the accuracy of odometer readings. Such information may not be relied upon for bidding purposes or for any other reason.
Registration Fees
Copart UK charges a one-time non-refundable registration fee for the activation of a Member Account. Registration fees may vary and may cover different time periods. Please check the Terms & Conditions for more information.
Repair Estimate
Repair Cost is the estimated cost to repair the vehicle as submitted to Copart by the seller of the vehicle. The Repair Cost listed here may vary greatly from the actual cost to repair this vehicle. The availability and use of recycled parts, varying labour rates, paint times, etc. greatly affect the cost to repair any vehicle. Copart recommends that each Member evaluates the damage to determine the extent of the repairs necessary. This number is presented for informational purposes only. Copart makes no representations as to the validity or accuracy of the listed value.
Sale Date
Sale Date is the date that the Virtual Auction is conducted for the selected Lot or facility. Each facility conducts sales on a regularly scheduled basis. Please refer to our Calendar feature under the Search & Bid tab for a complete listing of sale dates.
Sale Time
Sale Time is the time that the Virtual Auction begins.
Sales Status
Sales Status indicates the current status of the Lot. Possible values and their meaning are:
Pure Sale - No minimum bid or reserve price. Lot will be awarded to the highest bidder at the close of bidding during the Virtual Auction.
On Approval - Seller has reserved the right to approve the final high bid achieved during the Virtual Auction. Seller has until 5:00 pm two business days after the sale to approve the bid. The high bidder is obligated to purchase the vehicle if released by the seller within the approval period.
Minimum Bid - Seller has placed a reserve price on the Lot. If the minimum bid is not surpassed during the Virtual Auction, Seller has until 5:00 pm two business days after the sale to accept the bid.
V5 Note
The V5 Note area is a place where notes about V5 are listed.
Transmission
Manufacturer's designation of the vehicle's power train.
VAT
Indicates whether Value Added Tax (VAT) is in addition to the sale price.
VIN
A VIN is the Vehicle Identification Number assigned by the manufacturer.
Year
Year is the manufacturer's designated model year.
Vehicles listed as "Enhanced Vehicles" are those where: (i) the seller has authorised Copart to perform an enhancement service to the vehicle such as a wash and vacuum or protective covering or (ii) the vehicle is under a program that gives Copart discretion to utilise enhancement services to maximise the value of the vehicle. This designation does not guarantee that any enhancement service was completed but rather indicates that qualifying vehicles would likely be enhanced. It is the Member's responsibility to inspect and verify the utilisation of enhancement services.
Additional Information
The Additional Information area is a place where important information about the lot is displayed for the member's consideration when bidding.
Run and Drive
At the time the vehicle arrived at Copart's location, Copart verified that the vehicle (i) started, (ii) could be put into gear, and (iii) was capable of moving forward under its own power. There is no guarantee, representation, or warranty that the vehicle is in roadworthy condition or can be driven lawfully upon the highways of any state. There is no guarantee, representation, or warranty that the vehicle will (i) start, (ii) drive, or (iii) move forward under its own power at the time the vehicle is picked up at Copart's facility. It is the Member's sole responsibility to ascertain, confirm, research, inspect, and/or investigate the vehicle prior to bidding on it. Once the vehicle is removed from Copart's premises, the buyer accepts the vehicle "as is".
Engine Start Program
At the time the vehicle arrived at Copart's facility, Copart verified that the vehicle (i) started, and (ii) ran at idle. There is no guarantee, representation, or warranty that the vehicle will (i) start or (ii) run at idle at the time the vehicle is picked up at Copart's facility. It is the Member's sole responsibility to ascertain, confirm, research, inspect, and/or investigate the vehicle prior to bidding on it. Once the vehicle is removed from Copart's premises, the Member accepts the vehicle "as is".
Featured Vehicles
Featured Vehicles are highlighted by Copart as likely to generate high interest among our Members. Featured Vehicles are accessible from the homepage and Vehicle Finder.
Methods of Payment
Copart offers several ways for Members to pay for their vehicle invoices. Members can pay using either our preferred or non-preferred methods of payment. The payment method will determine the buyer fee applied to the invoice. Details of all methods of payment accepted can be found on our Member Fees page.
High Volume and Low Volume Member
The number of vehicles purchased by a Member within the previous calendar year will determine whether a Member is deemed to be a high-volume buyer or a low volume buyer.
High Volume Member - High volume Members are those who purchase twelve or more vehicles from Copart UK and/or Ireland per calendar year.
Low Volume Member - Low volume Members are those who purchase eleven or less vehicles from Copart UK and/or Ireland per calendar year.
Methods of Payment
Copart offers several ways for Members to pay for their vehicle invoices. Members can pay using either our preferred or non-preferred methods of payment. The payment method will determine the buyer fee applied to the invoice. Details of all methods of payment accepted can be found on our Member Fees page.
High Volume and Low Volume Member
The number of vehicles purchased by a Member within the previous calendar year will determine whether a Member is deemed to be a high-volume buyer or a low volume buyer.
High Volume Member - High volume Members are those who purchase twelve or more vehicles from Copart UK and/or Ireland per calendar year.
Low Volume Member - Low volume Members are those who purchase eleven or less vehicles from Copart UK and/or Ireland per calendar year.
