Copart – CA - Long Beach
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
100% online vehicle auctions (salvage and used/clean-title). Sales may be Pure Sale (no reserve) or On Approval/Minimum Bid. Also offers Buy It Now and Make an Offer on select lots.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Sales are held Friday at 12:00 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Copart Delivery ships to most street addresses in the continental U.S.; ordering delivery within three days avoids storage charges. Most vehicles are picked up within ~6 business days after transport payment; delivery within a few business days if within ~100 miles, and typically two to three weeks if farther. Quotes available via the Shipping Estimate tool on lot pages or from Payments Due (Order Delivery).
Buyer Fee Details
Three (3) days including the day of sale; storage fees begin after day three (rates vary by location).
Seller Fees
For Copart GO offsite sellers: 3% of sale price (minimum $100, maximum $300). Other general seller/consignment fee schedules are not publicly specified on Copart’s site.
Storage Holding Fees
Free storage for the first three (3) days including the day of sale; storage fees begin after three days and vary by location. Ordering Copart Delivery within three days avoids storage charges. Late payment fee: $50 per day starting after three days until paid.
Who can Register
Public and business buyers can register online. Membership types: Guest (browse), Basic ($99/year) and Premier ($249/year + one‑time refundable $400 deposit). Basic can bid up to $2,000 without a deposit; to bid higher, deposit 10% of desired buying power. Premier provides up to $100,000 daily buying power. Licensing requirements depend on the vehicle’s state/title; buyers without required licenses must use a Broker.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: Secure electronic payments (Wire Transfer, ePay/ACH for approved business members, Debit Card online/in‑person), Western Union Quick Collect, MoneyGram, Available Funds, and approved Third‑Party Financing. Cash: not accepted for vehicle purchases (cash may be accepted for fees only and may incur surcharges). Credit cards and other non‑secure payments may be allowed but incur non‑secure fees; in‑person payments may incur a $20 per‑vehicle surcharge and longer wait times.
Bidding Methods
Online only via Copart.com, Copart – Online Auto Auctions mobile app, and yard kiosks. Pre‑bid and live bid supported; Buy It Now and Make an Offer available on select lots.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Apps and who needs them: Buyers use “Copart – Online Auto Auctions” (iOS/Android) to search, pre‑bid, live bid, manage payments and notifications. Transporters and anyone doing self‑pickup should use the “Copart Transportation” app to schedule, check in, and access paperless gate passes; Copart also allows Visitor Sign‑In from the Member App or via QR/web. Delivery: Using Copart Delivery within three days stops storage charges; quotes are shown on lot pages or Payments Due. Fees: Exact buyer fees depend on title type and payment method (secure vs. non‑secure) and may differ for Licensed vs. Non‑Licensed buyers; confirm on your invoice. Location naming: Although branded as “Long Beach,” the physical address is 1000 E. Lomita Blvd., Wilmington, CA 90744. Contact: (310) 952‑9316.
Pickup Rules
Pay in full within three days, then schedule pickup. Pickup is by appointment and virtual check‑in. You cannot drive vehicles off Copart property; bring a truck/trailer. Use Gate Pass PIN + Lot Number to book and check in. Check in up to two hours before your time when within ~1 mile. Staff will move and load the vehicle. Titles can be mailed (POA required) or picked up in person for an additional per‑title fee. Third‑party transporters must be authorized via “Send to Transporter,” receive the PIN by email, and use the Copart Transportation App.
Policies
Gate Pass PIN is required (with Lot Number) to schedule pickup and for transporters to collect vehicles.; Vehicles may not be driven off Copart premises; must be trailered/towed.; Visitor Sign‑In (virtual queue) reserves your place in line; available via QR code, web, Copart Member App, or Copart Transportation App. Premier Members get priority in queue.; Title shipping: up to 10 titles for $15 (USPS) or $20 (FedEx); in‑person title pickup incurs a handling fee ($20 per title; some articles reference $30—verify on invoice at pickup location).
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Authorize via Payments Due > Send to Transporter (enter transporter email). Transporter receives email with 4‑digit Gate PIN and must use the Copart Transportation App to schedule and check in. Transporter must present PIN/Lot at pickup; Copart not responsible for transporter damage or extra fees.
Third Party Process
Buyer assigns lots to transporter; transporter uses Copart Transportation App to book an appointment, check in, and obtain paperless gate passes; Copart stages and loads vehicle. Titles can be mailed with POA or authorized for transporter pickup.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Appointment required. Use Visitor Sign‑In and the vehicle’s Gate Pass PIN. Bring valid photo ID matching the Copart account; bring proper transport equipment; vehicles cannot be driven offsite.
Self Pickup Process
After payment, from Payments Due select vehicles and choose Schedule Pickup. On arrival, use Visitor Sign‑In (web QR or in Copart Member App) and check in via text when near the location; staff stages and loads your vehicle. Titles can be mailed with POA or picked up in person for a fee.
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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