Copart - CT - Hartford
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Both
Auction Type
100% online vehicle auctions. Lane categories at this Hartford yard include: Run and Drive, Rental Cars, Motorcycles, Boats/Jet Skis/Marine, Heavy Equipment, Recreational Vehicles (RVs), Other Goods, and Salvage Lots. Copart also advertises specialized auctions/categories such as Bank-Repo Vehicles, Rental Auctions, Wholesale Auctions, and Copart Select Vehicles (availability varies by sale).
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Sales are held multiple sale days per week at 10:00 AM America/New_York. Example upcoming sale dates shown on the yard page: Friday, September 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET and Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET (page lists 09:00 AM CDT, which corresponds to 10:00 AM ET locally).
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Copart Delivery can be ordered from the Payments Due page. Typical delivery timing is a few business days if within ~100 miles; 2–3 weeks if farther. Titles can be delivered with vehicles at no extra charge if a Limited Power of Attorney is on file.
Buyer Fee Details
Up to three business days free storage including the day of sale (online bids). For Buy It Now, free Days 1–2; Day 3 = $5.
Seller Fees
Not specified on Copart’s public Hartford location page or general help pages for exact seller fee schedule.
Storage Holding Fees
Free storage for the first three business days for online bids (day of sale = Day 1). For Buy It Now purchases, Days 1–2 free; Day 3 = $5. After free period, daily storage increases: Day 4 = $5; Day 5 = $10; Day 6 = $15; Day 7 = $20; Day 8 = $25; Day 9 = $25; Day 10+ = $30. Storage will be charged on weekends and holidays unless the weekend/holiday occurs within the first three days for online bids or first two days for Buy It Now bids.
Who can Register
Public (consumers) and dealers can register online. Membership options: Basic ($99/year) and Premier ($249/year). Basic can bid up to $2,000 without a deposit; to bid higher, deposit 10% of desired buying power. Premier requires a single $400 refundable deposit and allows bidding up to $100,000/day on multiple vehicles. Some lots require business/dealer licenses per state rules; public buyers can use a Copart-listed Broker/Certified Reseller when licenses are required.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: Wire transfer; Debit cards (online and in person; typical daily limit ~ $20,000); Credit cards (domestic accounts; online and in person; up to ~$20,000/day; no split over multiple cards); Mobile wallet apps (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay) in person at U.S. locations; MoneyGram and Western Union at local agent locations; Company check (domestic, approved business buyers only via application); ePay (approved business/Power Buyers); Third-party financing (partner lenders); Available/Unapplied funds. Explicitly not accepted/limited: Personal checks and international checks are not accepted; cash is not accepted to purchase vehicles (cash may be accepted for fees only and limits apply); card payments are not accepted over the phone; in-person payments incur a $20 per-vehicle surcharge.
Bidding Methods
Online only: Copart.com and the Copart - Online Auto Auctions mobile app. Includes pre-bid (proxy/Bid4U) and live VB3 bidding. No in-person bidding stated.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Physical address for Copart Hartford is 138 Christian Lane, New Britain, CT 06051. Many Hartford lots list sublot storage addresses (e.g., NORTH SUBLOT: 625 Christian Lane; SOUTH SUBLOT: 525 Christian Lane). Always check your lot’s page for sublot location and follow yard instructions. Mobile apps: Buyers use the Copart - Online Auto Auctions app for bidding/notifications; both buyers (self-pickup) and transporters must use the Copart Transportation App to schedule pickups, check in, and obtain paperless gate passes (the app supports joining the office queue). Upcoming auctions on the yard page display times in Central time; local sale time is 10:00 AM ET.
Pickup Rules
You cannot drive vehicles off Copart property for legal/liability reasons; bring a truck/trailer. Schedule a pickup appointment using the Copart Transportation App (required for self-pickup and third-party transporters). Upon arrival, mark yourself as arrived in the app; Copart staff will move the vehicle to the loading area and load it onto your transporter. First 3 business days are free for storage (including day of sale); storage varies after that per the yard schedule.
Policies
Gate Pass PIN is required (with lot number) to schedule pickups and for transporters to retrieve vehicles; paperless gate passes are supported in the Copart Transportation App.; Vehicles cannot be driven off Copart facilities; must be trailered/towed. Copart personnel will load vehicles onto your transporter.; Using Copart Delivery or ordering shipping within three days of sale can avoid storage fees.; In-person payments at Copart locations incur a $20 per-vehicle surcharge; card payments are not accepted over the phone.; Title options: pick up in person (handling fee applies), mail via USPS/FedEx (fees apply) with Limited Power of Attorney on file, or deliver with vehicle using Copart Delivery.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Assign transporter from Payments Due using Send to Transporter; transporter receives an email with download link for the Copart Transportation App and the required Gate Pass PIN + lot number. Transporter must schedule an appointment in the app and present digital/paperless gate pass.
Third Party Process
Buyer selects lot(s) and sends to transporter via email; transporter receives instructions, Gate Pass PIN, and books appointment in the Copart Transportation App. On arrival, transporter checks in via the app, Copart stages/loads the vehicle. Copart is not responsible for damage caused by third-party transporters.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Download and use the Copart Transportation App (buyers/self-pickup users). Bring proper ID; bring a suitable truck/trailer (vehicles may not be driven off the lot). Appointment scheduling required; check in via the app on arrival.
Self Pickup Process
From Payments Due, choose Schedule Pickup for the lot. Arrive near your scheduled time; when within about a mile, check in and mark Arrived via the link/app. Copart staff stages and loads the vehicle. Title can be picked up at the same time (service fee per title applies) or mailed with POA on file.
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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