Copart - Madison South (WI - Madison South)
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
Salvage and clean‑title vehicle auctions; online‑only weekly sale for this location; Buy It Now listings may be available on select lots.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Weekly live online auction: Tuesdays at 12:00 PM America/Chicago. Yard/business hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00 local time.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Copart Delivery can be selected on the Payments Due screen. Typical timing: a few business days if within ~100 miles of the Copart location, about 2–3 weeks if farther. Charges are quoted in‑account.
Buyer Fee Details
Up to three days free, including the day of sale; storage fees apply thereafter (amount varies by location).
Seller Fees
General consignment/seller fee schedule is not publicly listed for standard Copart consignments. For Copart GO (dealer off‑site) listings: 3% of sale price ($100 minimum, $300 maximum).
Storage Holding Fees
Copart holds purchased vehicles at no charge for up to three days, including the day of sale. After that, storage fees apply and vary by location. Specific per‑day rates for Madison South are not shown on public pages (link to “Storage fees” appears on the location page but rates are not displayed without interactive modal access).
Who can Register
Online registration (web or app). Individuals and businesses may register (Basic or Premier). Wisconsin buyers: a Wisconsin BID Card is required to bid on clean and salvage titled vehicles; boats/jet skis/snowmobiles do not require a BID Card. Basic membership: can bid up to $2,000 without a deposit; to bid higher, deposit 10% of desired Buying Power. Premier membership: one‑time $400 refundable deposit enables up to $100,000/day in bids. During registration you submit ID and any required licenses.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: Secure electronic payments (wire transfer, debit card, ePay for approved business buyers), Western Union Quick Collect, MoneyGram, third‑party financing, available funds, credit cards (non‑secure, limits typically ~ $20,000/day), wallet apps (Apple Pay/Google Pay/PayPal). Physical methods: company checks (approved business buyers; domestic only), limited cash for fees (typically up to $600; check with yard). Not accepted: personal checks (and international checks). In‑person payments at Copart facilities incur a $20 per‑vehicle surcharge and may have long wait times. Card payments cannot be accepted over the phone.
Bidding Methods
Online. Pre‑bidding and live online bidding via Copart.com or the Copart Member App. Yard kiosks may allow preliminary bids at some locations; live auctions are online.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Location page currently lists the physical address in McFarland, WI and shows weekly sale day/time (Tuesdays, 12:00 PM CT). Some third‑party directories list a Cottage Grove address historically; rely on Copart’s location page for current details. Storage rate amounts are referenced via a ‘Storage fees’ link on the location page but specific per‑day dollar amounts are not publicly visible without interacting with onsite modal content. Copart clearly requires the Copart Transportation app for both self‑pickup and third‑party transporters, and the app provides paperless gate passes and virtual queue/appointment functions. Live bidding is online‑only via Copart VB3; pre‑bids and Buy It Now are available where offered.
Pickup Rules
After payment, schedule a pickup appointment in the Copart Transportation App (required for self‑pickup and third‑party transporters). Upon arrival, check in via the app; Copart staff moves the vehicle to the loading area and loads it onto your truck/trailer. Vehicles cannot be driven off the lot for legal/safety reasons; bring appropriate transport. Titles can be mailed (recommended) or picked up in person (handling fee applies).
Policies
Wisconsin licensing requirement: BID Card required to buy clean or salvage titled vehicles in WI; boats/jet skis/snowmobiles exempt. Dealers/dismantlers/general businesses/exporters must supply operational license, sales tax license/exemption, and signed BID Card.; Inspection/preview: In‑person inspections allowed Mon–Fri during business hours; reflective safety vest required. Make inspection appointment in the Copart Member App; check in on arrival.; Payment deadline: Payment due within three business days (including day of sale) to avoid late fees.; Gate pass and virtual queue: The Copart Transportation app supports scheduling pickups, entering the office queue, and acquiring paperless gate passes for pickup.; Title handling: Mail titles ($15 USPS up to 10 titles; $20 FedEx up to 20) or pick up in person ($20 per‑title handling fee); expect wait times at locations.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Authorize your transporter from the Payments Due page by using “Assign to Transporter.” The transporter must download the exact app name: “Copart Transportation.”
Third Party Process
First‑time use: enter transporter’s email; Copart emails instructions and app link. Transporter schedules pickup and checks in via the app; process mirrors self‑pickup. Copart is not responsible for third‑party transporter damage or their additional fees.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Download and use the exact app name: “Copart Transportation” (transport/pickup app). Schedule a pickup appointment; check in on arrival; possess paid invoice; bring suitable truck/trailer. Vehicles may not be driven offsite.
Self Pickup Process
1) Pay in full. 2) In the Copart Transportation app, schedule a pickup slot (late arrival may lose place in line). 3) On arrival, mark yourself arrived in the app (virtual queue). 4) Copart moves the vehicle to the loading area and loads it. 5) Obtain title by mail or pick up in person if desired (handling fee applies).
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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