Copart - Miami Central (FL - Miami Central)

Online only (via Copart.com and the Copart – Online Auto Auctions mobile app). No in‑person bidding.

Apps and who needs them: Buyers bid and manage accounts with the “Copart – Online Auto Auctions” app (iOS/Android). Transporters and buyers doing self‑pickup schedule/check in with the “Copart Transportation” app; transporters receive a Gate PIN via email for pickup authorization. Queue/appointments: Copart uses a Virtual Queue; members receive a text message link ~2 hours before the appointment or can scan a QR code at the yard to check in. Fees: Copart publishes multiple fee references; some official pages list Gate Fee as $79 and Environmental Fee as $10, while other Copart pages list Gate Fee as $95 and Environmental Fee as $15. Fee amounts can vary by member type, vehicle type (standard vs heavy), and change over time—verify at checkout for Miami Central. Auction format: Copart uses VB3 live virtual auctions, with Max Bids (proxy), Buy It Now, Counter Bids, and Monster Bid options. Timing context: Upcoming auction tiles on Copart often show times in Pacific time (e.g., 07:00 AM PDT), which corresponds to 10:00 AM Eastern for Miami. Contact/location details for Miami Central include address 11858 NW 36th Ave, Miami, FL 33167 and phone (305) 685‑6608.

Pickups require an appointment. For self‑pickup: schedule via the Payments Due page (Schedule Pickup) and check into the Virtual Queue using the SMS link sent ~2 hours before your appointment or via the QR code at the yard. Vehicles cannot be driven off Copart property for legal/liability reasons—bring a truck/trailer; Copart staff will move the vehicle to the loading area and load it. For third‑party transporters: assign the vehicle(s) from the Payments Due page; the transporter receives an email with instructions, a Gate PIN, and a link to download the Copart Transportation app to schedule and check in.

Florida licensing: Individuals (without a business license) must use a Broker to bid on clean or salvage titled vehicles located in Florida.; Vehicles cannot be driven off Copart property; bring appropriate transport. Copart staff will move and load vehicles in the loading area.; Card payments: cardholder must match the Copart account; daily card limit around $20,000; card payments cannot be made over the phone; in‑person payments may incur a $20/vehicle surcharge.; Cashier’s checks discontinued effective May 5, 2025; personal checks not accepted; limited cash accepted for fees only (typically up to $600).; Title handling: Title pickup fee $20 per title; title mailing available (USPS $15 up to 10 titles per shipment, FedEx $20 up to 10 titles); Limited Power of Attorney required for mailing.; Relist policy: If not paid in full within 8 calendar days (including sale day), vehicle is relisted and the high bidder is charged 10% of sale price (minimum $600).

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Schedule a pickup appointment; check into the Virtual Queue via SMS link or on‑site QR code; bring suitable transport (no driving off the lot); follow yard staff instructions for loading.

From Payments Due, choose the vehicle(s) and select Schedule Pickup. Arrive on time; late arrival may require rescheduling. On arrival, check in to the Virtual Queue; Copart moves the vehicle to the loading area and loads it onto your truck/trailer.