Copart - Austin
Auction Details
Auction Type
100% online vehicle auctions.
Auction Format
Live online bidding using Copart's proprietary online auction platform, VB3.
Auction Schedule
Auctions are held every Thursday at 12:00 PM Central Time.
Buyer Fee Details
Copart's fees are based on a percentage of the final price of the vehicle purchased. Members also pay a Virtual Bidding Fee based on the final sales price, which is never more than $149. A $79 Gate Fee is charged for all purchases when vehicles are picked up. An Environmental Fee of $10 is applied to each item sold.
Extended Notes
Copart's Austin location expanded by 18 acres in 2019 to accommodate increased demand. The facility is historically significant for Copart, having been purchased in 1999 and serving most of South Texas in the company's early years.
Policies
・A Late Payment Fee of $50 per vehicle is charged if the vehicle amount and all applicable fees aren't paid within 3 business days, including the day of the auction.
・If a vehicle isn't paid in full within 8 calendar days, including the day of the auction, the vehicle will be relisted, and the original high bidder will be charged a Relist Fee of 10% of the price of the vehicle with a minimum fee of $600.
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Payment Methods
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・Accepted payment methods include electronic payments. In-person cash and other payment methods incur a $20 per vehicle surcharge.
Pickup Rules
Vehicles must be picked up within three business days, including the day of the auction, to avoid storage fees.
Seller Fees
Not specified
Storage Holding Fees
Storage fees are charged daily if a vehicle isn't picked up by the third business day, including the day of the auction. The fee varies by location and can be found on the storage site's Locations page.
Who can Register
Copart offers memberships to both licensed dealers and unlicensed consumers. Registration can be completed online. High volume dealers who purchase 25 cars a year and/or spend $75,000 a year with Copart qualify for additional fee discounts.
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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