Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
100% online auto auctions for salvage and clean title vehicles; Knoxville sales multiple days per week. Copart Specialty Vehicle Auctions (commercial/heavy equipment, medium/heavy trucks, trailers, RVs, construction/farm equipment) run every weekday at 11:00 AM CT. Buy It Now/Make Offer is also available on select lots.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Sales are held multiple sale days per week at 10:00 AM America/New_York; location business hours are Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00 America/New_York. Knoxville often runs simultaneous lanes (e.g., Lane A, Lane B). Check the "Upcoming car auctions" section for specific dates.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Copart Delivery provides estimated shipping costs at checkout (Payments Due screen). Typical delivery timing: within a few business days if within ~100 miles; about 2–3 weeks if farther. Title can be delivered with vehicle if Power of Attorney is on file.
Buyer Fee Details
3 calendar days free including day of sale; storage fees start on day 4 (amount varies by location).
Seller Fees
For Copart GO App off‑site sellers: 3% of sale price (minimum $100, maximum $300). Other seller fees for standard consignors are not publicly listed (Not specified).
Storage Holding Fees
Three (3) calendar days of free storage including the day of sale; storage fees begin on day 4. Exact per‑day storage rates vary by Copart location and were not listed publicly for Knoxville on its location page (Not specified for this location).
Who can Register
Registration is online via Copart (Basic or Premier Membership). In Tennessee, public (non‑business) buyers generally require a Broker to bid on clean or salvage title vehicles. Dealers/dismantlers must provide an operational license and TN sales tax license. Deposits: Basic members can bid up to $2,000 without a deposit; above that, deposit 10% of intended buying power. Premier members place a one‑time $400 deposit to bid up to $100,000/day.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Secure electronic (discount‑eligible): Wire transfer; ePay (approved business ‘Power Buyers’); debit cards (limits ~$20,000/day; in‑person card payments allowed but not by phone); Western Union in‑person; MoneyGram in‑person. Non‑secure electronic: Credit cards (most major cards, ~$20,000/day limit; online or in person with ID; not by phone). Wallet apps accepted: Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal. Physical: Company check (pre‑approved; personal and international checks not accepted). Cash: accepted at most locations for fees only, typically up to $600; other limits may apply. Cashier’s checks: accepted until May 5, 2025; no longer accepted after that date.
Bidding Methods
Online only. Methods include Max Bid (proxy), Live virtual bidding, Buy It Now, Make Offer/Counter Bids, and Monster Bid. Platform: copart.com and the Copart – Online Auto Auctions mobile app.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Exact storage fee dollar amounts for Knoxville were not displayed publicly at the time of research; use the Storage Fees link on the location page or contact the yard directly. Apps: Transporters and self‑pickup buyers must use the EXACT app name “Copart Transportation” (iOS/Android) for appointments, check‑in, and digital gate passes; buyers can bid and manage accounts with the EXACT app name “Copart – Online Auto Auctions.” Specialty Vehicle Auctions run every weekday at 11:00 AM CT and are separate from Knoxville’s local sales schedule. Title pickup service fee references vary across Copart materials ($20 vs $30 per title); confirm with Knoxville. Vehicles cannot be driven off the lot; Copart staff load vehicles during business hours.
Pickup Rules
You cannot drive vehicles off the lot; bring a truck/trailer or transporter. Schedule a pickup appointment in the Copart Transportation App (required for self‑pickup and third‑party transporters). On arrival, mark yourself as arrived in the app; Copart staff will move and load the vehicle. A Gate Pass PIN tied to each lot is required for scheduling/check‑in and digital gate pass presentation.
Policies
Gate Pass PIN is required to schedule pickup and to check in; PIN is shown next to each won lot on the Payments Due page and in the win email.; Reflective safety vests are required for in‑person inspections; inspection appointments and check‑in can be managed via the Copart Member App.; Title handling: titles may be mailed (USPS $10 up to 10 titles; FedEx $20 up to 10 titles) or picked up at the yard for a service fee; with POA, titles can be released to your transporter or delivered with your vehicle.; Payments: personal and international checks are not accepted; company checks require pre‑approval; card payments cannot be made by phone; physical payments at Copart locations may incur a $20/vehicle surcharge and long wait times.; Auctions are 100% online; participate via copart.com or the Copart mobile app (no traditional in‑lane bidding).
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Assign transporter from your Payments Due page; enter transporter’s email the first time—Copart emails app download/pickup instructions and Gate Pass PIN. Transporters must use the Copart Transportation App and the lot’s Gate Pass PIN for appointment/check‑in.
Third Party Process
Member assigns vehicle(s) to transporter in Payments Due; transporter receives email with instructions and uses the Copart Transportation App to set appointment, check in on arrival, present digital gate pass, and confirm pickup. Copart is not responsible for third‑party transporter damage or their fees.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Copart Transportation App; Gate Pass PIN for the lot; appointment scheduled in the app; valid photo ID; truck/trailer (no driving vehicles off premises).
Self Pickup Process
1) In the Copart Transportation App, schedule your pickup appointment using the lot’s Gate Pass PIN. 2) Arrive on time and mark yourself as arrived in the app (virtual queue/check‑in). 3) Present digital gate pass; Copart moves the vehicle to loading area and loads it. 4) Optional: pick up title on site (service fee applies; confirm amount with yard).
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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