Copart - Houston (TX - Houston)

Online only via Copart.com and the Copart - Online Auto Auctions (Member) mobile app; Premier members can use multi‑auction screens. No in‑person bidding.

Apps and who needs them: 1) Copart - Online Auto Auctions (Member App): for buyers to search, pre‑bid and live‑bid, manage watchlist, payments, and access QR gate pass; available on iOS. 2) Copart Transportation (App): required by transporters and strongly recommended for self‑pickup to schedule appointments, join the on‑site queue, and use paperless gate passes; available on iOS. Appointment & queue: Members receive a reminder text ~2 hours before pickup with a link to check into the Virtual Queue; a QR code at the yard entrance can also be scanned to check in. Storage: the free storage period is calendar business days including the day of sale; per‑day charges after that are set by each yard (not published for this location). Auction format: VB3 platform supports Pre‑Bid (Max Bid/Bid4U), Live virtual bidding with Monster Bid, plus Buy It Now and Counter Bids where offered.

Pay in full within 3 business days; then schedule pickup. Vehicles cannot be driven off Copart property; bring appropriate trailer/tow equipment. For self‑pickup or transporter pickup, schedule an appointment, arrive on time, and check in to the Virtual Queue via the text link sent before your appointment or the QR code at the location. Each vehicle has a Gate Pass PIN that is required to schedule and pick up. Copart staff will stage and load the vehicle. Titles: can be mailed (with LPOA) or picked up in person for a fee, subject to wait times.

Gate Pass PIN is required to schedule and pick up vehicles (replacing prior Member Number + Lot Number appointment flow).; Vehicles cannot be driven off Copart premises; must be trailered/towed.; Inspection/preview: appointments are made in the Copart Member App; safety vests with reflective striping required.; Texas licensing: Individuals can buy salvage title vehicles without a broker but need a Broker for clean titles; businesses must provide required licenses.; Title shipping fees and requirements (LPOA needed to mail titles).; Late payment ($50 after 3 business days) and Vehicle Relist Fee (10% of sale price, $600 minimum) policies.; In‑person payment surcharge ($20 per vehicle) and personal checks not accepted.; Effective May 5, 2025, cashier’s checks are no longer accepted at Copart.

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Full payment; Gate Pass PIN; appointment; ID matching the account for any on‑site payments; appropriate trailer/tow equipment. App usage: Copart Transportation App recommended for scheduling and check‑in; Copart Member app can display a QR code gate pass.

From Payments Due, choose Schedule Pickup; you’ll receive a reminder text with a link up to 2 hours prior. On arrival, check in to the Virtual Queue via text link or scan the QR code at the yard. Staff will move and load your vehicle.