Copart - Austin (TX - Austin)

8725 I-35 Bldg 1, New Braunfels, TX 78130, United States
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
100% online auto auctions featuring salvage and clean title vehicles. Includes weekly location auctions (TX - Austin, Thursdays), Buy It Now listings, and pre‑bidding (Max Bid/BID4U).
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Sales are held every Thursday at 12:00 PM America/Chicago. Location business hours for service/pickup are Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00 (America/Chicago). Lanes (e.g., Lane A/Lane B) run concurrently as scheduled.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Copart Delivery can be ordered from the Payments Due page. Typical timelines: a few business days if within ~100 miles; up to ~2–3 weeks if farther. When set up for automatic domestic delivery, storage and gate fees may be waived per Member Terms (international deliveries do not waive gate fees).
Buyer Fee Details
Up to 3 days free, including the day of sale; storage charges begin thereafter. Weekends/holidays accrue storage unless within the initial free period (3 days for online bids; 2 days for Buy It Now).
Seller Fees
Not specified on public Austin location page. Seller pricing is governed by Copart’s Vehicle Consignment Agreement and seller programs; detailed fee schedules may require account login.
Storage Holding Fees
Copart will hold purchased vehicles at no charge for up to three days, including the day of sale. Storage fees begin after the free period and vary by location (specific dollar rate for Austin is not posted). Note: Storage fees are also charged on weekends/holidays unless they fall within the first three free days for online bids (or the first two days for Buy It Now purchases).
Who can Register
Anyone can register online for Basic or Premier Membership. Basic: bid up to $2,000 without a deposit; above that add a 10% refundable deposit of desired Buying Power. Premier: one‑time $400 refundable deposit unlocks up to $100,000/day Buying Power and multiple simultaneous bids. Texas licensing: Individuals without business licenses may purchase salvage‑titled items on their own in TX but must use a Broker for clean‑titled vehicles. Dealers/dismantlers/business buyers must upload required state licenses and tax documents. All Members need a valid government‑issued ID; documents are uploaded online and typically verified within 1–3 business days.

Fees and Methods

Payment Methods
Accepted (as of May–Sep 2025): Online/in‑person Credit or Debit Cards (domestic U.S., limits apply; typically up to $20,000 per transaction); Mobile Wallets (Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay) in person; Wire Transfer; MoneyGram (Receiver Code 17170); Western Union Quick Collect; Company Check (domestic business buyers with prior approval); ePay (for approved companies). Cash: some locations accept limited amounts in person (fees only, up to $600; other limits apply) and in‑person payments incur a $20/vehicle surcharge. Not accepted: Personal checks. Cashier’s checks are no longer accepted at Copart effective May 5, 2025.
Bidding Methods
Online only (Copart website or Copart Mobile App). On‑site kiosks are available for members to join and bid online at the Austin location during normal business hours.

Rules and Notes

Extended Notes
Mobile apps and who should use them: Buyers use the “Copart – Online Auto Auctions” app to search, bid, pay, and join live auctions; Transporters and buyers doing self‑pickup must use the “Copart Transportation” app to schedule pickup, check in (Virtual Queue), and obtain gate passes/PINs; Sellers use the “Copart GO” app to list inventory and manage offers. Austin’s auction lanes and item counts vary week‑to‑week but the regular sale day is Thursday. Specific dollar storage rates for the Austin yard are not posted publicly; Copart indicates storage rates vary by location. Cashier’s checks are not accepted at Copart effective May 5, 2025; personal checks are not accepted. Company checks and ePay require prior approval for business buyers.
Pickup Rules
Pay invoice and fees before pickup. Vehicles cannot be driven off Copart property for legal/safety reasons—bring a truck/trailer/transporter. Schedule a pickup appointment first (see App requirements below) and arrive on time; late arrivals may lose place in line and need a new appointment. Upon arrival, check into the Virtual Queue via texted link or a QR code at the entrance. Copart staff moves and loads vehicles in the loading area. Safety rules apply on site (safety vest and closed‑toe shoes required; no tools in yard; minors accompanied by an adult; no pets; keep distance from forklifts).
Policies
Safety/yard rules: safety vest and closed‑toe shoes required; no tools or diagnostic devices in yard; minors must be accompanied; pets prohibited; keep distance from forklifts; do not start vehicles without staff present.; Vehicles cannot be driven off Copart facilities; bring appropriate transport equipment (truck/trailer).; Payments are applied to unpaid fees first (buyer, storage, gate/loading, late, relist, delivery) before sale price; Copart may not release vehicles/titles until all fees are paid.; Kiosks available at the Austin location for members to join online auctions during business hours.

Third Party

Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Authorize a transporter via Payments Due > Send/Assign to Transporter, entering their email. Copart emails the transporter instructions, a link to download the Copart Transportation App, and a Gate PIN. EXACT APP REQUIRED: Copart Transportation App (for transporters to receive assignments, schedule appointments, obtain paperless gate passes, and check in).
Third Party Process
Buyer assigns the lot(s) to the transporter in the Member Portal. Transporter downloads the Copart Transportation App, receives Gate PIN by email, books an appointment, checks in via the app upon arrival, and completes pickup. Copart is not responsible for third‑party transporter damage or their additional charges.

Self Pickup

Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Buyer must schedule a pickup appointment and check in via Virtual Queue; bring valid photo ID matching the Copart account; payment must be completed; safety vest and closed‑toe shoes required; vehicles cannot be driven off the lot—truck/trailer required. EXACT APP REQUIRED: Copart Transportation App (buyers doing self‑pickup must download and use it for scheduling and check‑in).
Self Pickup Process
1) From Payments Due, select the lot(s) and tap Schedule Pickup. 2) Use the Copart Transportation App to select a date/time. 3) Two hours before the appointment, Copart texts a link to check into the Virtual Queue (or scan the on‑site QR code). 4) On arrival, mark yourself as arrived in the app; staff moves vehicle(s) to the loading area and loads them. Title pickup on site is optional; a per‑title service fee applies if chosen.
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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