Copart - Chambersburg
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
100% online salvage/used/wholesale vehicle auctions; includes Standard weekly live online auctions with Preliminary Bidding, Live Bidding, Buy It Now options; seller “On Approval/Minimum Bid” lots where seller may counter after the sale.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Sales are held Friday at 10:00 AM (America/New_York).
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Copart Delivery can be ordered from the Payments Due page with an on‑screen estimate. Typical timing: within a few business days if within ~100 miles; about 2–3 weeks if farther.
Buyer Fee Details
For Chambersburg: Online Bids — first 3 business days free (including sale day); Buy It Now — first 2 business days free (including sale day). Storage then accrues per the posted daily schedule.
Seller Fees
Not specified on public pages for this location; Copart does not publish a standard seller fee schedule on the consumer-facing site.
Storage Holding Fees
Location page shows storage schedule (as of 1/7/2019): Online Bids — Day 1 (day of sale): FREE; Day 2: FREE; Day 3: FREE; Day 4: $5/day; Day 5: $10/day; Day 6: $15/day; Day 7: $20/day; Day 8+: $25–$30/day (Day 10+ at $30/day). Buy It Now — Day 1: FREE; Day 2: FREE; Day 3: $5/day; Day 4: $5/day; Day 5: $10/day; Day 6: $15/day; Day 7: $20/day; Day 8+: $25–$30/day (Day 10+ at $30/day). Storage will be charged on weekends and holidays unless they fall within the first three days for online bids or first two days for Buy It Now.
Who can Register
Public and dealers can register online. All members must be at least 18 and provide a valid government‑issued photo ID. Licensing requirements depend on the state where the vehicle is located; buyers without required licenses can purchase “No License Required” lots or use a Broker. Membership levels shown on Copart site: Basic ($99/year) — can bid up to $2,000 without a deposit; can bid on up to five cars at a time with a deposit. Premier ($249/year) — can bid on multiple vehicles up to $100,000 daily; Copart terms state a $400 refundable security deposit for Premier accounts; Basic members may be required to place a refundable security deposit to exceed $2,000 or as specified. Document upload/verification is required before bidding.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: Secure electronic payments (ePay for approved business buyers), debit cards, wire transfers, MoneyGram Express, Western Union Quick Collect, company checks (domestic buyers only, with approval), available funds, third‑party financing, credit cards (limits apply), wallet apps (Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal). Cash: only accepted for fees and subject to limits (most locations accept up to $600 for fees); cash is NOT accepted to purchase a vehicle. Not accepted: Personal checks; cashier’s checks are no longer accepted for vehicle purchases effective May 5, 2025.
Bidding Methods
Online only (web and Copart Mobile App). On‑site kiosks allow Preliminary Bidding but there is no in‑person live auction bidding.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Membership pricing and security deposit rules visible on Copart pages: Basic $99/year and Premier $249/year (location page), with Premier accounts typically carrying a $400 refundable security deposit per U.S. Member Terms. Licensing documentation is state‑specific; Copart’s Licensing Help explains how public buyers can bid on “No License Required” lots or via a Broker. The location page’s storage table states “Storage Rates as of: 1/7/2019”; verify current rates with the yard. Bidding/format details: VB3 platform supports Preliminary Bidding and Live Bidding; Bid4U proxy bidding increments to your max; kiosks in lobbies allow free preliminary bids (Internet Bid Fee does not apply to kiosk pre‑bids). Title handling: Copart notes per‑title pickup and mailing fees and bulk title mailing options; unless you pick up the title yourself, a Limited Power of Attorney must be on file.
Pickup Rules
Vehicles cannot be driven off Copart property for legal and safety reasons. Schedule pickup in advance. Copart staff moves vehicles to loading area and loads onto your truck/trailer; heavy and medium‑duty lots are self‑load only. If picking up titles at the same time, a per‑title processing fee applies and wait times may occur.
Policies
Virtual Queue and digital check‑in: A confirmation link is sent by text about two hours before your appointment; use link to check into the Virtual Queue or scan a QR code at the entrance.; App requirements and roles: EXACT app names — Buyers use the Copart - Online Auto Auctions app (for search, bidding, payments). Transporters and self‑pickup users must use the Copart Transportation app (to schedule pickup, check in, obtain paperless gate pass/Gate PIN).; Offsite sales and late pickups: Vehicles not removed by 4:45 p.m. local time may be moved to locked storage and require payment of additional gate/storage fees; offsite purchases left beyond six days may be moved to a Copart facility with towing/storage charges.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
From Payments Due, use Send to Transporter the first time and enter their email. Transporter receives email with link to download the Copart Transportation App, a Gate PIN, and instructions to book a pickup appointment and check in on arrival. Copart is not responsible for third‑party transporter damage/fees.
Third Party Process
Buyer assigns transporter via Payments Due; transporter books appointment in the Copart Transportation App, checks in on arrival (paperless gate pass/Gate PIN), and loads/removes the vehicle per yard procedures.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Download and use the Copart Transportation App to schedule; arrive on time; check in via virtual queue link (texted ~2 hours before appointment) or scan the yard QR code; bring valid photo ID and lot numbers; vehicle must be removed by truck/trailer (no driving off the lot).
Self Pickup Process
From Payments Due, select vehicles and Schedule Pickup. On the day, use the app to mark arrival and join the Virtual Queue; staff moves vehicle to loading area and loads onto your transport.
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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