Copart - Davenport (IA - Davenport)

3601 S 1st St Bldg 1, Eldridge, IA 52748, United States
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
100% online auto auctions (salvage and used). Buying options include: Buy It Now (select lots), Pre‑Bid (max bid before live sale), Live Online Auction via VB3, and post‑sale Counter Bids for 'Minimum Bid' or 'On Approval' lots.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Sales are held weekly on Wednesday at 12:00 PM (America/Chicago). Business hours for the location are Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00 (America/Chicago).
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Copart Delivery (domestic shipping) available to most continental U.S. addresses. Benefits include: no additional storage fees when you purchase Copart domestic transport; most vehicles picked up within ~6 business days after transport payment (timing may vary); order delivery from the Payments Due page or use the Shipping Estimator on lot pages.
Buyer Fee Details
Online Bid purchases: 3 business days free including day of sale. Buy It Now purchases: 2 business days free including day of sale (day 3 starts storage). Weekend/holiday storage is charged unless within the initial free window noted.
Seller Fees
Not published on public site for this location; Copart does not list a standard seller fee schedule publicly. Contact Copart for seller fee arrangements.
Storage Holding Fees
Free storage for ONLINE BID purchases: Day 1 (day of sale) = FREE; Day 2 = FREE; Day 3 = FREE; then Day 4 = $5/day; Day 5 = $10/day; Day 6 = $15/day; Day 7 = $20/day; Day 8+ = $25–$30/day (table shows $25 on days 8–9, $30/day from day 10+). For BUY IT NOW purchases: Day 1 (day of sale) = FREE; Day 2 = FREE; Day 3 = $5/day; then same daily progression as above. Note: 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.
Who can Register
Registration is online. Iowa allows public buyers to purchase both clean and salvage titled vehicles without a business/dealer license. All Members must provide a government‑issued photo ID. For Basic Membership, you can bid up to $2,000 without a deposit; to bid higher, deposit 10% of desired buying power. Premier Membership requires a one‑time $400 deposit and allows bidding up to $100,000/day.

Fees and Methods

Payment Methods
Accepted: wire transfer; debit cards (limits apply); ePay (approved business buyers); MoneyGram (Receiver Code 17170); Western Union Quick Collect; third‑party financing; wallet apps (Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal); company checks (only for approved domestic business buyers); limited cash at locations for fees only up to $600 (other limits apply). Not accepted: personal checks; card payments by phone. Note: Cashier’s checks were accepted historically; Payment Options page states 'Effective May 5, 2025 Cashier’s Check will no longer be accepted at Copart.' In‑person payments at Copart facilities may incur a $20 per-vehicle surcharge.
Bidding Methods
Online only. Methods include Pre‑Bid (max bid/BID4U), Live Bid (real‑time), Monster Bid (jump bid), Buy It Now (select vehicles), and Counter Bids post‑sale for certain seller statuses. Platform: Copart website and Copart Mobile App (Member App).

Rules and Notes

Extended Notes
Lane descriptions for this yard group vehicles by type/condition (e.g., Run & Drive, Rental Cars, Motorcycles, Marine, Heavy Equipment, RVs, Other Goods, Salvage Lots). This location page also reiterates to pick up vehicles promptly to avoid storage fees. Copart Iowa page confirms the state’s auctions are 100% online and lists both Iowa facilities (Des Moines and Davenport). Fee pages on Copart show some differences by buyer type and fee schedule (e.g., Gate Fee $79 vs $95; Environmental Fee shown as $10 or $15 on different pages). Buyers should verify the applicable Member Fees page for their licensing status at purchase time. The Copart Transportation App listing on the Apple App Store explicitly notes functions used by transporters/self‑pickup: scheduling appointments, entering the office queue for pickups, and acquiring paperless gate passes.
Pickup Rules
Vehicles cannot be driven off Copart property (must be trailered/towed). Schedule pickup during business hours and as soon as possible to avoid storage. Appointment scheduling is required/recommended; on arrival, check in digitally (via app/text link) and Copart staff will move and load standard vehicles (loading is first‑come, first‑served). Heavy and medium‑duty lots are self‑load only. For titles: you may pick up at the location for a service fee or have them mailed. Safety: reflective vests are required for in‑person inspections.
Policies
Mobile apps and who uses them: EXACT app names and users — 'Copart Mobile App' (Member App) for buyers to search, bid, pay, and arrange shipping; 'Copart Transportation' app for transporters and self‑pickup users to schedule pickups, enter the office queue, check in on arrival, and receive paperless gate passes; 'Copart Seller App' and 'Copart GO' for sellers.; Transporter authorization and PIN: When you assign a lot to a transporter, Copart emails a link to the Copart Transportation app and a 4‑digit Gate PIN with lot details. Transporter must use the app to book an appointment and check in. Paperless gate passes supported.; Inspection policy: In‑person inspections are allowed Monday–Friday during normal business hours at the storing location; reflective safety vests are required. Inspection appointments can be made in the Copart Member App; check in on arrival.; Loading/drive‑off restrictions: Vehicles cannot be driven off Copart property; flatbed trucks recommended; heavy and medium‑duty lots are self‑load only; loading is first‑come, first‑served.; Domestic shipping benefits: Members who purchase domestic transport through Copart are not charged additional storage fees; most vehicles are picked up within ~6 business days after transport payment (timing may vary).; Iowa licensing (public access): In Iowa, individuals may purchase clean and salvage titled vehicles without a business license; all Members must submit a government‑issued photo ID. For other states, licensing rules vary.

Third Party

Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Authorize transporter from the Payments Due page by entering their email (they’ll receive setup instructions). Transporters use the Copart Transportation App. They receive an email with a 4‑digit Gate PIN and lot number to pick up. Transporters must book an appointment and check in on arrival; digital (paperless) gate passes are supported in the app.
Third Party Process
Member assigns lots to transporter in Payments Due; Copart emails the transporter a link to download the 'Copart Transportation' app (if first time) and a 4‑digit Gate PIN with lot info. Transporter schedules pickup in the app, arrives and checks in digitally, then Copart stages the vehicle for loading. Copart is not responsible for damage caused by third‑party transporters.

Self Pickup

Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Paid‑in‑full invoice; appointment; valid ID; proper truck/trailer (no driving vehicles off lot). For scheduling and on‑site check‑in, Copart directs members to use digital tools: the Copart Transportation App (see Knowledgebase) or the 'Schedule Pickup' option on the Payments Due page (blog guidance).
Self Pickup Process
1) From Payments Due, choose vehicles and tap 'Schedule Pickup'; 2) You’ll receive email/text reminders and a link to check in up to two hours before your appointment; 3) On arrival, check in digitally; 4) Yard team stages and loads your vehicle (standard units). Titles can be picked up for a service fee or mailed if you have a Limited POA on file.
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