Copart - Denver Central

6464 Downing St Bldg 1, Denver, CO 80229, United States
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
100% online auctions; vehicle categories at this yard include Run & Drive, Rental, Motorcycles, Boats/Jet Skis/Marine, Heavy Equipment, Recreational Vehicles, Other Goods, and Salvage. Copart also offers Night Cap Sales (evening auctions) and specialty/spotlight auctions (e.g., Copart Select, bank-repo, rental, wholesale).
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Sales held multiple days per week at 12:00 PM America/Denver (location header). Upcoming sale examples on the page show 1:00 PM CDT which corresponds to 12:00 PM Mountain time. Lanes A and B commonly run concurrently. Copart also runs Night Cap Sales Monday–Thursday evenings at 6 PM PT / 7 PM MT / 8 PM CT / 9 PM ET (second‑chance evening auctions).
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Copart Delivery can be ordered from the Payments Due page; shipping estimate appears there and can be paid with your vehicle. Typical timing: a few business days if within ~100 miles of the location; about 2–3 weeks if farther. Terms note that for approved automatic domestic deliveries, storage and gate fees may be waived.
Buyer Fee Details
Online bids: 3 days free including day of sale. Buy It Now: day of purchase plus the next day free. Storage charged daily thereafter; weekend/holiday storage applies unless occurring within the free period.
Seller Fees
Not specified publicly for this location on Copart’s site; Copart’s Member Terms note various fee categories but do not publish a seller fee schedule.
Storage Holding Fees
Free storage: first 3 days for online bids (including day of sale). For Buy It Now, free storage is the day of purchase plus the next day (days 1–2). Storage is charged daily thereafter; weekend/holiday storage is charged unless the weekend/holiday falls within the free‑storage window noted above. Posted schedule (as of 1/7/2019): Day 1 FREE, Day 2 FREE, Day 3 FREE (Buy It Now $5), Day 4 $5, Day 5 $10, Day 6 $15, Day 7 $20, Day 8 $25, Day 9 $25, Day 10+ $30 per day.
Who can Register
Online registration only (Copart is a 100% online auction). Membership tiers: Basic ($99/year) and Premier ($249/year). Deposits/Buying Power: Basic can bid up to $2,000 without deposit; above that requires a 10% deposit of desired buying power. Premier requires a one‑time $400 deposit and provides up to $100,000 daily buying power. Colorado licensing: Individuals generally need a Broker to bid on titled items; salvage may be available without a broker at specific locations (Denver South). Dealers/dismantlers/general businesses require operational license and sales tax license. Licensing rules vary by title type and buyer status.

Fees and Methods

Payment Methods
Accepted: Wire transfer (recommended, including for international buyers), debit cards (online/in‑person; ~$20,000/day limit), credit cards (non‑secure funds; ~$20,000/day limit; no split credit‑card payments; must match account holder), wallet apps (Apple Pay/Google Pay/PayPal; per Copart payment page), MoneyGram (Receiver Code 17170), Western Union (in‑person agent locations), company checks (domestic, with prior approval), ePay (ACH for select approved business buyers). Not accepted/limits: Personal checks not accepted; cash is NOT accepted to purchase a vehicle (cash only allowed toward certain fees, typically limited, e.g., up to $600, and in‑person payments incur a $20 per‑vehicle surcharge); card payments are not accepted over the phone.
Bidding Methods
Online only via Copart.com and the Copart Mobile App. Methods include Pre‑Bid (Max Bid/BID4U proxy), Live Online Bidding (VB3), Buy It Now, Make an Offer, Counter Bids/On Approval, and Night Cap Sales (evening online auctions).

Rules and Notes

Extended Notes
Apps and who needs them (exact names): 1) Copart - Online Auto Auctions (Copart Member App) – buyers use for searching, bidding, payments, alerts, and can access Visitor Sign‑In. 2) Copart Transportation (Transportation App) – REQUIRED for transporters and also required for members who plan to self‑pick up; used to schedule pickup appointments, check in on arrival, and obtain paperless gate passes. Location/auction times sometimes display in local time on the location header (12:00 PM America/Denver) and in CDT within the upcoming auctions module; confirm your time zone in the auction calendar or app to avoid confusion. Buyer fee amounts displayed in Copart materials can differ by page (e.g., Gate Fee shown as $79 on Help Center vs. $95 on another Copart fee page); Copart calculates the exact fees at checkout and notes that fees are subject to change. Title services: in‑person title pickup incurs a service fee per title; mailing options include USPS ($15, up to 10 titles) or FedEx ($20, up to 10 titles).
Pickup Rules
After payment, schedule a pickup appointment. For self‑pickup or using your own transporter you must use the Copart Transportation App to book an appointment and mark arrival on site. Upon arrival, check in (Visitor Sign‑In is available via QR code or within the Copart Member or Transportation apps) and Copart staff will bring the vehicle to the loading area and load it onto your truck/trailer. For safety and legal reasons, you cannot drive vehicles off the lot. A Gate Pass PIN tied to each lot is required for pickup by members and transporters.
Policies
Gate Pass PIN required for both members and transporters to schedule and pick up vehicles; PIN is shown next to each won vehicle in Payments Due and is sent to transporters by email.; Visitor Sign‑In digital queue: join via QR code at entrance or within Copart Member App or Copart Transportation App; you’ll get a text when it’s your turn.; Safety rules on site: safety vests and closed‑toe shoes required; tools not allowed in the yard; exercise caution around equipment; do not attempt to start vehicles without a Copart employee present.; Cannot drive vehicles off the lot; Copart staff will load vehicles for you.; Member Terms: Automatic domestic deliveries (by prior approval) may waive storage and gate fees; relist fees and payment application priority outlined.

Third Party

Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Member assigns lots to a transporter from the Payments Due page using “Send to Transporter.” Transporter receives an email with instructions and the required Gate Pass PIN; transporter must use the Copart Transportation App to schedule and check in. Copart is not responsible for damage caused by third‑party transporters.
Third Party Process
Member selects lot(s) on Payments Due, chooses Assign/Send to Transporter, enters transporter email (first time), and the transporter is guided to download the Copart Transportation App, receives Gate Pass PIN and instructions, then books the appointment and checks in on arrival for loading.

Self Pickup

Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Member must schedule a pickup appointment and use the Copart Transportation App even for self‑pickup; Gate Pass PIN and Lot # are required; bring government ID; follow yard safety rules (safety vest and closed‑toe shoes required).
Self Pickup Process
1) Pay invoice. 2) In the Transportation App, schedule a pickup time. 3) On arrival, check in via the app or Visitor Sign‑In (QR code or within Copart Member/Transportation app). 4) Provide Gate Pass PIN/Lot details. 5) Copart staff moves vehicle to loading area and assists with loading onto your truck/trailer. 6) Titles: may be picked up in person (service fee per title) or mailed (USPS/FedEx options).
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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