Copart - CA Hayward

Online only. Platforms: Copart.com and Copart Member App (iOS/Android). Methods: Pre-Bid (before live start), Max Bid/Bid4U proxy, Live Bid during VB3 auction, Buy It Now when offered.

Apps and who needs them: Copart Member App (buyers) for searching, bidding, payments, inspection appointments; Copart Transportation App (required for transporters and for self‑pickup buyers) to schedule pickup, check in, and present paperless gate passes/Gate PIN; Copart Seller App (sellers) to manage consignments; Copart GO App (dealers/sellers) for offsite listing with stated 3%/$100 min/$300 max seller fee. Payment nuances: Card payments must match the account holder; no phone card payments; approx. $20,000/day limit; wallet apps supported; company checks require approval; personal checks not accepted; as of May 5, 2025, Cashier’s Checks are no longer accepted. Title pickup fee discrepancy: Member Fees page lists a $20 Title Pickup Fee per title, while some help articles state a $30 service fee when picking up titles at locations—confirm with the Hayward yard at pickup. Storage fees shown on the Hayward page are labeled “Storage Rates as of: 1/7/2019”; Copart notes storage may vary by location and charges still apply on weekends/holidays outside the initial free window; verify current rate upon purchase. Rental auctions: National rental sales run Mon/Wed at 11:00 AM CT (with occasional added dates); Hayward has hosted lots within these rental events. Auction mechanics: VB3 supports preliminary Pre‑Bid with Bid4U proxy and real‑time live bidding with features like Monster Bid and Bonus Time.

Pay within 3 business days to avoid $50 late fee and pick up within 3 business days to avoid storage (Hayward schedule shown). Schedule pickup in the Copart Transportation App (required for self-pickup and third-party transport). Two hours before your appointment you’ll receive a text with a link to check into the Virtual Queue, or you can scan a QR code at the entrance; mark yourself as arrived in the app. Copart staff moves vehicle to the loading area; for safety/liability reasons you cannot drive vehicles off the lot. Title can be picked up when status is “Title Ready to be Mailed” (a service fee applies; see Extended Notes).

Safety/inspection: In‑person inspections require appointment via Copart Member App; reflective vests required (provided free annually to Premier Members).; No driving vehicles off Copart premises for legal/safety reasons; staff will move vehicles to loading area.; Member fees and payment deadlines apply; Copart may relist vehicles and charge relist fees if unpaid within timelines.

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Payment in full; Copart Transportation App required; appointment scheduling; text link/QR code check-in to Virtual Queue; cannot drive vehicle off lot; bring valid ID and appropriate loading equipment; title pickup available when shown as ready (service fee).

From Payments Due, select the vehicle(s) and Schedule Pickup. Two hours before the appointment, use the texted link to check into the Virtual Queue or scan the entrance QR code. On arrival, mark yourself as arrived in the Transportation App; staff moves the vehicle to loading area and assists with loading. Collect title if status shows ready and you opt to pick up at location.