Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
100% online auto auctions (salvage and clean title). Sale statuses include Pure Sale, On Approval, and Minimum Bid/Reserve. Additional formats include VB3 live virtual auctions with preliminary bidding (Bid4U/proxy) and specialized formats such as VIX (Virtual Internet Exchange) and Sealed Bid Repo.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Sales are held Tuesday at 12:00 PM (America/Chicago). Location hours: Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00 (America/Chicago).
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Copart Delivery can be selected on the Payments Due page. Typical timeline: a few business days within ~100 miles; about 2–3 weeks if farther. Delivery fee is shown as an estimate before acceptance and paid with the vehicle balance.
Buyer Fee Details
Amarillo: Online Bids—3 calendar days free including day of sale; Buy It Now—2 days free, then storage begins Day 3. After that, daily storage per posted schedule.
Seller Fees
Not specified on public Copart pages for this location. Contact Copart for seller pricing.
Storage Holding Fees
Free storage period and daily storage for TX - Amarillo (as posted on site, 'Storage Rates as of: 1/7/2019'): Online Bids: Day 1 (day of sale) FREE; Day 2 FREE; Day 3 FREE; Day 4 $5; Day 5 $10; Day 6 $15; Day 7 $20; Day 8 $25; Day 9 $25; Day 10+ $30. Buy It Now: Day 1 FREE; Day 2 FREE; Day 3 $5; Day 4 $5; Day 5 $10; Day 6 $15; Day 7 $20; Day 8 $25; Day 9 $25; Day 10+ $30. Note: Storage will be charged on weekends/holidays unless the weekend/holiday occurs within the first three days for online bids or first two days for Buy It Now bids.
Who can Register
Online registration. Public (individual) buyers can register for Basic or Premier membership. In Texas: private individuals may buy SALVAGE-titled items directly; CLEAN-title vehicles require a licensed dealer or use of a broker. Deposit/buying power: Basic Members must place a refundable deposit equal to 10% of desired maximum bids; Premier Members place a $400 deposit and can bid up to $100,000/day. Government-issued ID verification required.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: ePay (ACH), debit cards, wire transfers, MoneyGram, Western Union, credit cards, wallet apps, flooring/lines of credit. Copart offers fee discounts on secure methods (ePay, debit, wire, MoneyGram/Western Union). Unaccepted: Not specified.
Bidding Methods
Online only (website and Copart - Online Auto Auctions app). No in-person auctioneering; on-site terminals may be available but bidding is still via VB3 online system.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Apps and who must download: Buyers use 'Copart - Online Auto Auctions' to search, bid, pay, and get notifications; transporters and anyone doing pickup (including self-pickup) use 'Copart Transportation' to schedule pickup, check in, and obtain paperless gate passes. Amarillo page explicitly posts a storage fee table and confirms Tuesday sale at 12:00 PM CT. Visitor Sign-In/Virtual Queue is the check-in/line management system; Premier Members receive priority in line. Title handling: in-person title pickup may have a $30 per-title service fee; mailing options include USPS and FedEx with per-title and bulk rates as listed in Copart glossary.
Pickup Rules
Free storage for limited days, then daily storage per Amarillo schedule. Appointment required for pickup via Visitor Sign-In/Transportation App. Gate Pass PIN & lot number are required to schedule pickup (effective Aug 19, 2023). Self-pickup or third-party transporter must check in (virtual queue/Visitor Sign-In), then Copart staff moves the vehicle to the loading area and loads it onto your truck/trailer. For legal/safety reasons, vehicles cannot be driven off the lot. Safety vests and closed-toe shoes required in yard. Optional title pickup in person may incur a $30 per-title service fee; mailing options available.
Policies
Gate Pass PIN now required with lot number to schedule pickup; Member can send lots and PINs to transporter via 'Send to Transporter'.; Vehicles cannot be driven off Copart property for legal/safety reasons.; Safety rules for yard access: only registered Members permitted in storage areas; safety vests and closed-toe shoes required; follow posted yard safety rules.; Lane/item mapping for auctions (e.g., Run & Drive in Lane A for items 1–500, salvage lanes, etc.).
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Member must assign lots to a transporter from the Payments Due page. Transporter must use EXACT app name: 'Copart Transportation' (iOS/Android). A Gate Pass PIN will be emailed to the transporter along with pickup instructions.
Third Party Process
1) On Payments Due, select lot(s) and Assign to Transporter (enter transporter email the first time). 2) Transporter receives email, downloads Copart Transportation app, and schedules a pickup appointment. 3) Transporter checks in via app/Visitor Sign-In on arrival, provides Gate Pass PIN, and Copart loads the vehicle. 4) Copart is not responsible for any damages or transporter fees.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
EXACT app name: 'Copart Transportation' (iOS/Android) is required to schedule and check in for pickup. Also recommended/available: 'Copart - Online Auto Auctions' app for Members. Gate Pass PIN & lot number required. Safety vest and closed-toe shoes required in the yard.
Self Pickup Process
1) Pay invoice. 2) Use Copart Transportation App to schedule pickup appointment. 3) Upon arrival, mark yourself 'Arrived' in the app or use Visitor Sign-In (virtual queue). 4) Provide Gate Pass PIN if requested. 5) Copart staff moves vehicle to loading area and loads onto your truck/trailer. 6) Optional: pick up title in person (service fee applies) or have it mailed.
This page was last updated on September 1, 2025 and some details may have changed. Reach out directly to the auction with any questions.
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