How do I join an auction? When are auctions held?

You have several choices for how to join a Copart auction. Any registered user can view an auction, but only approved Basic and Premier Members can bid on a vehicle. On the homepage, click on the Auctions tab, and scroll down to https://www.copart.com/auctionDashboard Join an Auction. Then pick the auction from the list you’d like to join.For a vehicle that is about to be up for auction, select [...]

What are the different ways to bid and buy on Copart? What are Max Bids? What are live bids? What is Buy It Now? What is a Monster Bid?

When the vehicle you want comes up on the live auction block, it’s time to start placing bids. Each auction has its own minimum bid increment based on the value of the vehicle. Keep bidding until the price gets too high for your taste, or you place the winning bid. Copart’s VB3 (Virtual Bidding 3) technology offers several ways to bid and win to meet the needs of different Members and Sellers. [...]

What is Copart Select? What are Copart GO Vehicles? What is CrashedToys?

Copart has several inventory types that are often based on how a vehicle comes to us to be sold. For example, most salvage vehicles come to Copart after an insurance company has determined they are a total loss, which means it would cost more to repair the vehicle than what the vehicle is worth. Copart started as a salvage dealer, but we’ve expanded over the years to carry much more. Wholesale [...]

How can I learn more about a vehicle? What kind of reports can I get?

Before you place a bid, we encourage all our Members to learn as much as you can about any vehicles that catch your interest. We offer several ways to help you take a closer look. Order an Inspection Report You can order a https://www.copart.com/content/us/en/landing-page/copart-vehicle-condition-reports Copart Vehicle Inspection Report which provides extra photos, at least two videos, and [...]

What kinds of damages does Copart list? What do damage types mean? What are damage codes? What do different damage codes mean?

Damaged vehicles range from very minor scrapes to heavy damaged rollover, burns and scrap. Copart sorts then into searchable categories. Normal Wear This vehicle only has very minor damage. Minor Dents & Scratches This vehicle has minor damage like scratches on the paint, or a few dents from a hailstorm or a parking lot collision. These vehicles require only minor repairs, and only if the [...]