Copart - Abilene (TX - Abilene)

2630 FM3034 Suite 1, Abilene, TX 79601, United States
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
100% online vehicle auctions at this location (salvage, used, and other categories as available).
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Sales are held Friday at 12:00 PM America/Chicago.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Copart Delivery can be selected during checkout; estimated timing is a few business days for destinations within ~100 miles of the location, up to about three weeks for longer distances.
Buyer Fee Details
Three business days free after sale for online bids (including the day of sale). Buy It Now: two business days free (including day of purchase). Daily charges begin thereafter as posted on the location page.
Seller Fees
Not specified
Storage Holding Fees
Free storage for three business days for online bids (the day of sale counts). For Buy It Now purchases, two free business days (day of purchase counts). Storage is charged on weekends/holidays unless the weekend/holiday falls within the first three free days (online bids) or first two free days (Buy It Now). Daily storage schedule shown on the Abilene page (rates as of 1/7/2019): Day 1 (Day of Sale): FREE; Day 2: FREE; Day 3: FREE (Buy It Now: $5); Day 4: $5; Day 5: $10; Day 6: $15; Day 7: $20; Day 8: $25; Day 9: $25; Day 10+: $30.
Who can Register
Registration is online. Anyone can register for a Copart Membership (Basic or Premier). Public buyers can bid on 'No License Required' vehicles; other vehicles may require a business/dealer license or use of a third‑party Broker. Required documents include a valid government‑issued photo ID and, if applicable, business licenses per state rules. Deposits/Buying Power: Basic Members can bid up to $2,000 without a deposit; to bid more, deposit 10% of intended total bids. Premier Members place a one‑time $400 deposit and can bid up to $100,000 (higher upon review).

Fees and Methods

Payment Methods
Accepted: Secure methods (discount eligible) include ePay (approved business buyers), debit cards, wire transfer, MoneyGram Express, Western Union Quick Collect, third‑party financing, available/unapplied funds. Also accepted: credit cards (online and in‑person; daily limits apply), wallet apps (Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal). Physical methods: Company check (approved domestic business buyers only). Cash: accepted for fees only (typically up to $600), not for vehicle purchases; in‑person payments may incur a $20 per‑vehicle surcharge and long wait times. Not accepted/limitations: Personal and international checks are not accepted; card payments are not accepted over the phone. Cashier’s checks: no longer accepted effective May 5, 2025.
Bidding Methods
Online only via Copart.com (VB3) and the Copart Member App. No in‑person bidding.

Rules and Notes

Extended Notes
Mobile apps and who needs them: 1) Copart Member App (buyers/members) — search, bid (pre‑bid & live), pay, notifications. 2) Copart Transportation App (transporters and members doing self‑pickup) — receive assignments, schedule pickup appointments, check in on arrival, confirm pickup/delivery. 3) Copart Seller App (sellers) — manage listings and approvals. 4) Copart GO App (dealers/sellers) — list vehicles from your location. Title services: Title mailing fees are listed under buyer fees; title picked up at the location may incur a per‑title service fee (Vehicle Pick Up article cites $30 per title). Auction participation: Bidding is 100% online via Copart VB3; formats include preliminary bidding with Bid4U, live virtual bidding, plus Buy It Now/Make Offer options. Storage rates and policies are posted on each location page and can vary; the Abilene page displays the current table used for that branch. Scheduling & check‑in: As of Aug 19, 2023, pickups require the vehicle’s Gate Pass PIN; use the Transportation App to schedule, and Visitor Sign‑In to join the queue on site.
Pickup Rules
After payment, each vehicle is issued a Gate Pass PIN; appointments to pick up must be scheduled using the Gate Pass PIN (Member Number + Lot Number no longer accepted). Members picking up themselves or assigning a transporter must use the Copart Transportation App to schedule a pickup time and to check in on arrival. On arrival, mark 'Arrived' in the app; Copart staff will move the vehicle to the loading area and load it onto your truck/trailer. Vehicles cannot be driven off Copart property for legal and safety reasons. Title pickup at the location may incur a per‑title service fee (see below). Copart is not responsible for damage caused by third‑party transporters.
Policies
Gate Pass PIN is required (replaces Member Number + Lot Number for scheduling pickups).; Visitor Sign‑In virtual queue lets you join the line by QR code, web link, or within the Copart Member or Transportation apps; Premier Members receive priority in line.; Vehicles cannot be driven off Copart property; bring a truck/trailer or use a transporter.; Safety rules for yard visits (for inspections): safety vests and closed‑toe shoes required; no tools; no test drives.; In‑person payments at Copart facilities may incur a $20 per‑vehicle surcharge and long wait times.; Cash cannot be used to purchase vehicles (cash is only accepted for fees, subject to limits).

Third Party

Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Buyer assigns the lot(s) to a transporter in the Payments Due page by entering the transporter’s email. Transporter must download and use the Copart Transportation App. The Gate Pass PIN and instructions are emailed to the transporter.
Third Party Process
Buyer assigns transporter -> Transporter receives email with the lot and Gate Pass PIN -> Transporter schedules pickup and checks in via the Transportation App -> Copart releases and loads vehicle. Copart is not responsible for third‑party transporter damage or their additional fees.

Self Pickup

Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Payment complete; Gate Pass PIN; Copart Transportation App on the device used to schedule/check in; government‑issued photo ID; proper truck/trailer (no driving vehicles off the lot). Safety gear is required for yard entry during inspections.
Self Pickup Process
1) Pay invoice. 2) Find Gate Pass PIN (Payments Due page or win notification). 3) In Copart Transportation App, schedule pickup (be on time to keep place in line). 4) On arrival, check in via the app or use Visitor Sign‑In to join the virtual queue; you’ll get a text when it’s your turn. 5) Staff moves the vehicle to the loading area and loads it. 6) Optionally pick up title in office (per‑title service fee applies; see below).
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