Copart - Mebane
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
100% online salvage/used vehicle auctions. Lane categories at this location include: Run & Drive, Rental, Motorcycles, Boats/Jet Skis/Marine, Heavy Equipment, Recreational Vehicles, Other Goods, and Salvage lots.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Sales are held every Wednesday at 10:00 AM (America/New_York). Business/yard hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00 (America/New_York).
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Copart Delivery available for domestic delivery. Estimated arrival in a few business days within ~100 miles; about 2–3 weeks if farther. Delivery can be ordered from the Payments Due page; titles may be delivered with vehicle when Limited Power of Attorney is on file.
Buyer Fee Details
Up to 3 business days including day of sale for online bids; Buy It Now has different start (storage begins Day 3 at $5).
Seller Fees
General seller fee schedule not specified publicly. For Copart GO App off-site seller listings: 3% of sale price, $100 minimum, $300 maximum.
Storage Holding Fees
Free storage for up to 3 business days including day of sale (online bids). Storage begins Day 4. For Buy It Now purchases: Day 1–2 free; Day 3 = $5; Day 4 = $5; Day 5 = $10; Day 6 = $15; Day 7 = $20; Day 8+ = $25 through Day 9; Day 10+ = $30/day. Note: Storage charged on weekends/holidays unless those days fall within the initial free period.
Who can Register
Membership is open to the public (Guest, Basic $99/year, Premier $249/year). Basic members can bid up to $2,000 without a deposit; to bid higher, deposit 10% of desired Buying Power. Premier requires a one-time $400 deposit and allows up to $100,000/day bidding. In North Carolina, individuals may purchase salvage-titled items without a broker and some titled items (restrictions may apply). Dealers/dismantlers/general businesses/exporters are recommended to provide operational and sales tax licenses to expand eligibility.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: Wire transfer (recommended for international), ePay (ACH for approved business members), debit cards (online and at locations; ~$20,000/day limit), credit cards (online; ~$20,000/day limit), wallet apps (Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal), Western Union (electronic payment at local locations), MoneyGram (Receiver Code 17170), third‑party financing partners, available/unapplied funds. Limited cash: many locations accept cash for fees only (up to $600; other limits apply). Not accepted: Personal checks (not accepted for any payments); card payments not accepted over the phone; cashier’s checks no longer accepted effective May 5, 2025; international checks not accepted; company checks only with prior approval and restrictions (domestic only). In‑person payments may incur a $20 per‑vehicle surcharge and longer wait times.
Bidding Methods
Online only (website and Copart Member mobile app). Pre‑bid, Buy It Now, and live virtual bidding on sale day. Some Copart yards have kiosks for pre‑bids, but Mebane is listed as 100% online auctions.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Mobile apps and who needs them: Copart Member App (buyers) for searching, bidding, paying, alerts, and Visitor Sign‑In; Copart Transportation App (required for self‑pickup and third‑party transporters) to schedule, check in on arrival, and obtain paperless gate passes; Copart Seller App (for sellers), and Copart GO App (for off‑site dealer listings). Payment specifics: Copart accepts debit/credit online (~$20k/day limits) and wallet apps; wire/ePay and Western Union/MoneyGram are considered secure funds with fee discounts; personal checks not accepted; cashier’s checks no longer accepted as of May 5, 2025; limited cash for fees only at many locations. Titles: With Limited POA, titles can be mailed (FedEx $20; USPS $15 per Member Fees) or sent with delivery; in‑person pickup $20/title. Lane descriptions on the Mebane page indicate the mix of unit types run in each lane on sale day.
Pickup Rules
Appointment required for pickup (book via Visitor Sign‑In or Copart Transportation App). On arrival, check in digitally; staff moves vehicle to loading area and loads it onto your truck/trailer/transport. For insurance and safety reasons, vehicles cannot be driven off Copart property; proper transport equipment is required. Titles can be mailed, sent with transporter, or picked up in person (fees/POA rules apply).
Policies
Gate Pass PIN required to schedule pickups (replaces scheduling with member number + lot number). PIN is shown next to each vehicle on Payments Due; transporter receives PIN by email.; Visitor Sign‑In/Virtual Queue system manages lobby lines; Premier Members get priority access.; Safety gear: safety vests and closed‑toe shoes required in yard; no test drives; follow inspection safety rules.; Run & Drive designation does not mean a vehicle can be driven off the lot; all vehicles must be transported offsite.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Buyer authorizes transporter by sending the lot via “Send to Transporter” from Payments Due; transporter receives email with Gate Pass PIN and must use the Copart Transportation App. Limited Power of Attorney required if transporter will collect title. Copart not responsible for transporter damages/fees.
Third Party Process
Buyer selects ‘Send to Transporter’ and enters transporter’s email; transporter receives pickup details/PIN and schedules appointment in the Transportation App, checks in on arrival, obtains a paperless gate pass, and completes pickup workflow. Email/push notifications provide status updates.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Copart Transportation App required (for scheduling and check‑in). Gate Pass PIN and lot number required to schedule. Government‑issued ID; safety vest and closed‑toe shoes required on yard; appointment via Visitor Sign‑In/Transportation App.
Self Pickup Process
1) After paying in full, schedule a pickup time (Transportation App). 2) Before arrival, book through Visitor Sign‑In; check in when within range. 3) Onsite, mark Arrived in the app; staff stages and loads vehicle. 4) Do not drive vehicle off the lot; use proper transport. 5) Obtain title by mail, with delivery, via transporter (with POA), or pick up at office (fee).
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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