Copart - Madison
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
100% online auto auctions in Wisconsin; vehicles include clean title, salvage title, specialty (heavy trucks, equipment, RVs, trailers). Copart also offers Buy It Now, Make an Offer, and Sealed Bid repo/VIX formats sitewide.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Not specified on Copart’s Madison (Yard 38) page. Note: The nearby Copart Madison South yard lists sales held Tuesday at 12:00 PM CT.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Copart Delivery can be ordered from the Payments Due page or Lot Details. Typical delivery: a few business days if within ~100 miles; about 2–3 weeks if farther. For approved ‘Automatic Deliveries’, storage and gate fees may be waived for domestic deliveries (per T&Cs).
Buyer Fee Details
Three (3) days including the day of sale; storage fees start thereafter (rates vary by location).
Seller Fees
$89 list fee + 3% sale price fee ($75 min / $250 max) for Copart Dealer Services retail listings; $35 per run starting with the 4th rerun. Other seller program fees may apply per consignment terms.
Storage Holding Fees
Storage fees are charged if the buyer doesn’t pick up a vehicle within three (3) days including the day of the auction; storage rates vary by location and are shown on each location page. Specific daily storage rate for Copart - Madison (Yard 38) is not specified on the site.
Who can Register
Membership is online. Guest (free) can browse; Basic ($99/yr) can bid up to $2,000 without extra deposit or 10% deposit to bid more; Premier ($249/yr) can bid up to $100,000 daily with a $400 refundable deposit. Wisconsin licensing: Individuals need a BID Card to bid on clean or salvage titled vehicles; dealers/dismantlers/general business/exporters must provide operational license + WI sales tax registration/exemption documents and a BID Card. Public can still buy ‘No License Required’ items.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Secure electronic (discount-eligible): wire transfer, ePay (approved business buyers), debit card, Western Union Quick Collect, MoneyGram, available funds; third‑party financing supported (adds $69 finance fee). Non-secure: credit cards and wallet apps (Apple Pay/Google Pay/PayPal) for memberships/fees/vehicles where enabled. Physical payments: company check (with prior approval; no personal or international checks); limited cash for fees only (generally up to $600; check location). Cashier’s checks will no longer be accepted effective May 5, 2025. In‑person payments at Copart locations are subject to a $20 per-vehicle surcharge and long wait times. Card payments are not accepted over the phone.
Bidding Methods
Online only (Wisconsin page states 100% online). Methods: Pre‑Bid/Max Bid, live online Virtual Sale, Buy It Now, Make an Offer; Sealed Bid for certain seller programs.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Location identity: Copart lists both ‘Copart - Madison’ (Yard 38) at 5448 Lien Road, Madison, WI 53718 and ‘Copart - Madison South’ (Yard 308) in McFarland. The Madison South page publishes a weekly sale time (Tuesdays at 12:00 PM CT), while the Madison Yard 38 page does not display a sale time. If bidding at the Madison area auctions, verify which yard your lot is assigned to, as storage rates, sale day, and contact details are posted per yard page. App requirements: EXACT app names and use cases—‘Copart - Online Auto Auctions’ (Member app) for bidding, payments, alerts, and Visitor Sign‑In; ‘Copart Transportation’ app for transporters and members doing self‑pickup to schedule/arrive, manage pickups, and use paperless gate passes. Payments: Copart’s Payment Options page indicates cashier’s checks will no longer be accepted effective May 5, 2025; in‑person payments carry a $20/vehicle surcharge and card payments are not accepted over the phone.
Pickup Rules
After full payment posts, schedule pickup. Appointment is required via Visitor Sign‑In (virtual queue). For self‑pickup or using your own transporter, you must use the Copart Transportation app to schedule and check in. On arrival, mark yourself ‘arrived’ in the app; Copart staff will move and load the vehicle. For safety/legal reasons, you cannot drive vehicles off the lot. Titles may be picked up in person for a handling/service fee (site references $20–$30 per title; amounts can vary).
Policies
Gate Pass PIN: Each vehicle has a unique PIN; appointments and pickups require the Lot Number + Gate Pass PIN. Members can send PINs to transporters via ‘Send to Transporter’.; Visitor Sign‑In virtual queue: Join online or via QR/app to reserve your place; Premier Members get priority; appointment required for pickup.; Safety rules for yard access: Safety vests and closed‑toe shoes required; buyers must stay in designated rows; no tools; do not attempt to start vehicles without staff.; Driving restrictions: Vehicles may not be driven off Copart property; must be loaded/towed.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Assign transporter from the Payments Due page using ‘Send to Transporter’ (enter transporter email). Transporter must download the Copart Transportation app and use the lot’s Gate Pass PIN to schedule and check in. Transporter must follow yard safety rules.
Third Party Process
Buyer selects lot, clicks ‘Send to Transporter’ to email pickup authorization and PIN; transporter uses the Copart Transportation app to schedule the pickup and check in on arrival; yard stages/loads the vehicle. Copart is not responsible for any damage caused by third‑party transporters.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Gate Pass PIN for each lot; appointment required via Visitor Sign‑In; Copart Transportation app for scheduling/check‑in; government photo ID matching the account; safety vest and closed‑toe shoes on yard; truck/trailer or tow equipment (no driving off the lot).
Self Pickup Process
1) Pay in full. 2) Use Visitor Sign‑In to book a pickup slot (appointment required). 3) In the Copart Transportation app, schedule the pickup and, on arrival, mark yourself ‘arrived’. 4) Provide Gate Pass PIN/Lot info as requested. 5) Copart staff stages and loads the vehicle. 6) Obtain title on site (handling/service fee) or have it 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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