Copart - Dothan (Newton)
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Both
Auction Type
Online salvage and clean-title vehicle auctions; member-only auctions with public access to certain inventory (depending on license requirements).
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Not specified on the publicly accessible location pages without direct yard link.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Copart provides transportation/shipping options through its platform (domestic and international). Members can request quotes and book transport for purchased vehicles via Copart’s transportation services.
Buyer Fee Details
Not specified for the Dothan/Newton yard on publicly accessible pages here. Copart generally provides a limited free storage window after sale; daily storage fees then apply.
Seller Fees
Not specified on publicly accessible pages without a seller account. Copart lists seller services but does not publish a universal seller fee schedule.
Storage Holding Fees
Copart storage fee policies vary by location and vehicle type. Generally, a limited free storage period applies after the sale and daily storage fees begin thereafter; exact days and amounts are not specified here.
Who can Register
Registration is online. Public buyers can register and bid on vehicles that do not require a dealer license; vehicles requiring a license may be purchased via approved brokers if the buyer lacks the required license. A refundable security deposit is required to bid (commonly 10% of your maximum bid per lot, subject to minimums) and membership tiers (Basic/Premier) are available.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Common Copart payment options for vehicle purchases include wire transfer and Copart Pay (ACH). Credit/debit cards are generally not accepted for full vehicle payments (often allowed for deposits/memberships only). Cashier’s checks may be accepted at some locations. Always confirm in your Copart account before payment.
Bidding Methods
Online only via Copart.com and the Copart mobile app. Buyers can pre-bid (proxy) before the live sale and participate in live virtual bidding during the auction.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Because the direct Copart Dothan/Newton yard page was not accessible here, auction day/time, precise yard hours, and exact storage-fee timing for this location are not listed. Confirm these details on the Copart Dothan location page in your Copart account or by searching Copart Locations for “Dothan” and selecting the Newton, AL yard. App requirements: Buyers use “Copart – Salvage Car Auctions” (iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/copart/id459530623; Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.copart.member). Transporters use “Copart Transportation” (iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/copart-transportation/id1245953006; Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.copart.transportation). The pickup workflow commonly uses virtual check-in/queue and a digital Gate Pass QR code in the buyer’s account.
Pickup Rules
General Copart pickup rules: vehicle must be paid in full; bring/generate your digital Gate Pass from your Copart account; valid photo ID required. Many locations use a Virtual Queue/Check-In system via the Copart app or website. Safety requirements (closed-toe shoes, high-visibility vest) may apply; no children or pets in the yard. If authorizing a transporter, ensure release authorization is set before arrival.
Policies
Mobile apps and who needs them: Buyers should use the “Copart – Salvage Car Auctions” app for bidding, payments, Gate Passes, and Virtual Queue check-in; Transporters should use the “Copart Transportation” app for assigned pickups.; Bidding access: Public buyers can bid on no-license-required vehicles; a broker may be needed for restricted items depending on state/title type.; Fees vary by vehicle and location; use the Fee Calculator for estimates before bidding.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Buyer must authorize the transporter in their Copart account (release authorization). Transporters commonly use the Copart Transportation app for pickup workflows and must present the buyer’s Gate Pass or digital release. Valid ID and compliance with yard safety rules required.
Third Party Process
Buyer assigns release authorization to the transport company; transporter schedules/arrives during yard hours, checks in (often via Virtual Queue), presents Gate Pass/release, and completes pickup following yard procedures.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Paid-in-full status, digital Gate Pass in your Copart account/app, government-issued photo ID. Many yards require joining a Virtual Queue upon arrival or before, and compliance with yard safety rules.
Self Pickup Process
1) Pay in full and confirm title/ownership document status in your account. 2) Generate/bring your Gate Pass (QR code) in the Copart app or print it. 3) Go to the yard during business hours and join the Virtual Queue/Check-In. 4) Present Gate Pass and ID to staff. 5) Copart loads vehicles with forklifts in designated areas (self-loading restrictions may apply).
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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