Copart - Fresno (CA - Fresno)

1255 E Central Ave Bldg 1, Fresno, CA 93725, United States
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
100% online vehicle auctions. Fresno lanes include Run and Drive, Rental Cars, Motorcycles, Boats/Jet Skis/Marine, Heavy Equipment, Recreational Vehicles, Other Goods, and Salvage lots. Also supports Buy It Now, Make An Offer, Minimum Bid/On Approval.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Sales are held Thursday at 12:00 PM America/Los_Angeles (Pacific Time). Business hours for the location are Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00 local time.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Copart Delivery (transport arranged through Copart) can be ordered from the Payments Due page. Typical timing: a few business days within 100 miles; up to ~3 weeks if farther. Storage fees may be waived when set up with automatic domestic delivery per Member Terms; all fees must be paid prior to delivery if not on automatic delivery.
Buyer Fee Details
Free storage for the first three business days, including the day of sale (Online Bids). Buy It Now has only the first two days free; Day 3 incurs $5 storage at Fresno.
Seller Fees
Not specified publicly in a posted schedule on the website; Member Terms indicate fee schedules are accessible to registered members and that fees are subject to change.
Storage Holding Fees
Free storage for up to three business days, including the day of sale (for Online Bids). Location-specific posted schedule for CA - Fresno (rates as of 1/7/2019): Day 1 (day of sale) FREE; Day 2 FREE; Day 3 FREE (Online Bids) or $5 (Buy It Now); Day 4 $5; Day 5 $10; Day 6 $15; Day 7 $20; Day 8 $25; Day 9 $25; Day 10+ $30. Storage is charged on weekends/holidays unless they fall within the first 3 days for Online Bids (or first 2 days for Buy It Now).
Who can Register
Anyone can register for Copart Membership online (Basic or Premier). In California, individuals without a dealer/dismantler/automotive business license generally require a Broker to bid on clean or salvage title vehicles. Basic Members get $2,000 automatic buying power; deposits increase buying power (deposit must be 10% of intended max bid). Premier Membership requires a registration fee and a fully refundable $400 security deposit and allows bidding up to $100,000 daily across multiple vehicles.

Fees and Methods

Payment Methods
Accepted (availability may vary by buyer type/location): Wire transfer; Debit cards (limits around $20,000/day; cardholder must match account; no phone card payments); Credit cards (non-secure funds; similar limits/ID requirements); Wallet apps (Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal) for memberships/fees/vehicles; Western Union Quick Collect; MoneyGram Express; ePay (select approved business buyers); Third‑party financing; Available Funds (unapplied funds). In‑person payments at Copart facilities incur a $20 per-vehicle surcharge and may involve long wait times. Company checks accepted only for approved domestic business buyers. Cash may be accepted in limited amounts for fees (up to $600; other limits apply). Explicitly unaccepted/ended: Personal checks are not accepted; Cashier’s Checks are no longer accepted effective May 5, 2025.
Bidding Methods
Online only. Members bid via Copart.com or the Copart - Online Auto Auctions (Member) mobile app. Formats include live virtual bidding (VB3), Max Bid (proxy), Buy It Now, and Make An Offer.

Rules and Notes

Extended Notes
Mobile apps and who needs them: Buyers bid and manage accounts with the “Copart - Online Auto Auctions” app (Member app). Transporters—and buyers performing self‑pickup—must use the “Copart Transportation” app to schedule, check in, and present digital gate passes. Visitor Sign‑In is accessible via QR code at the yard entrance, the Member app, the Transportation app, or visitor-sign-in.copart.com to join a virtual queue and receive text notifications. Fresno’s location page also lists lane descriptions by item type. Payment policy highlights include in‑person payment surcharges and daily card limits; Cashier’s Checks are no longer accepted as of May 5, 2025. Always verify current fees and any location‑specific storage charges on the Fresno location page prior to bidding/pickup.
Pickup Rules
After full payment, schedule a pickup appointment. Use the Gate Pass PIN assigned to each lot. Check in on arrival (Visitor Sign-In or via link sent by text) to enter the virtual queue. Copart staff stages and loads vehicles; heavy/medium duty lots are self‑load only. Vehicles cannot be driven off Copart property for legal/safety reasons—you must bring a truck/trailer or use a transporter. Title pick-up is available at the location (service fee applies), or titles can be mailed.
Policies
Gate Pass PIN: Each lot has a unique PIN required to schedule and complete pickup. Members see the PIN on the Payments Due page and in the win email; PIN can be emailed to transporters.; Premier Members receive priority in‑location assistance and jump to the front of the Visitor Sign‑In line as a membership perk.; Late payment and relist: Payment due within 3 business days including day of sale (late fee $50/vehicle). If not paid within 8 calendar days, Copart may relist and charge 10% (min $600) relist fee.; Sales tax is determined by factors including vehicle type/title, member address, and the Copart facility location at time of sale.; All heavy and medium duty lots are self‑load only; flatbeds are recommended for safe transport.

Third Party

Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Assign transporter from the Payments Due page using Send to Transporter. The transporter must download and use the Copart Transportation App and will receive the lot’s Gate Pass PIN and pickup instructions via email.
Third Party Process
Transporter books an appointment in the Copart Transportation App, checks in on arrival (virtual queue/Visitor Sign-In), and uses the Gate Pass PIN to complete pickup. Copart is not responsible for third‑party transporter damage or additional transporter fees.

Self Pickup

Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Payment in full; scheduled pickup appointment; Gate Pass PIN; truck/trailer (no driving off lot); check-in via Visitor Sign-In or text link; ID matching the Copart account.
Self Pickup Process
From Payments Due, select the vehicles and choose Schedule Pickup. You’ll receive a text about two hours before your appointment with a link to check into the Virtual Queue. On arrival, check in and Copart will move the vehicle to the loading area and load it. Titles can be picked up on-site (title service fee applies) or mailed.
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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