Copart - Mobile South
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Both
Auction Type
Online-only auctions featuring salvage and clean-title vehicles; Pre-bidding, Live (virtual) bidding; Buy It Now. Some specialty items may use Sealed Bid in select cases.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Not specified for the Mobile South (Theodore, AL) location on publicly accessible pages. Check the Copart location page for the most current auction day/time.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Copart provides shipping solutions by connecting buyers with transporters for domestic and international delivery. Quotes and arrangements are available from within your Copart account on each lot. Pricing and timelines vary by distance, vehicle type, and carrier availability.
Buyer Fee Details
Not specified for the Mobile South yard. Copart generally provides a short free storage window after the sale before daily storage fees begin; confirm the exact number of free days on the invoice or with the yard.
Seller Fees
Not specified. Copart does not publish a standard seller fee schedule publicly; fees are provided when listing a vehicle or via a seller agreement.
Storage Holding Fees
Copart assesses storage fees after a limited free storage period. Free storage period and fee amounts vary by location and lot; Copart guidance indicates a short free window followed by daily storage charges. Exact free storage days and amounts for Mobile South are not specified on publicly accessible pages.
Who can Register
Registration is online. Both Business Members (e.g., dealers, dismantlers, exporters) and Public Members can register. Public Members may bid on vehicles that do not require a business license (varies by state and vehicle type). A refundable deposit is required to increase bidding limit; deposit requirements scale with desired bid limit (commonly 10% of desired limit with a minimum). Premier membership is available for higher limits and added features.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: Bank wire transfer; online bank transfer/ACH via Copart’s payment options; credit/debit cards for deposits and membership fees only (not for full vehicle payments). Not accepted: Personal checks; credit/debit cards for vehicle purchase amounts. Some yards may accept cashier’s checks; verify with the yard before arrival.
Bidding Methods
Online only via Copart.com and the Copart – Online Auto Auctions mobile app (iOS/Android). No in-person bidding.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
There are two Copart yards serving the Mobile area (often listed as Mobile and Mobile South). Verify you are headed to the Theodore, AL (Mobile South) yard and confirm auction times and pickup hours on its location page in your Copart account. For the most efficient pickup, Copart strongly encourages using the Virtual Queue feature available in the Copart buyer app. If you are hiring a transporter, ensure you’ve authorized them in your account and that they use the Copart Transportation app to streamline check-in and pickup.
Pickup Rules
Vehicle must be paid in full before pickup. A valid Copart Gate Pass (digital or printed) and government-issued photo ID are required. Only the buyer or an authorized agent/transporter may pick up. Vehicles are not driven off-site; proper towing/transport is required. Many locations use a Virtual Queue system for check-in to speed pickups; follow yard signage and app instructions. Yard assistance (e.g., forklift) is typically for loading onto open carriers; restrictions may apply.
Policies
Mobile apps and who needs them: Buyers should use the “Copart – Online Auto Auctions” app (iOS/Android) for bidding, digital Gate Pass, and Virtual Queue check-in; transporters should use the “Copart Transportation” app (iOS/Android) for pickups.; No in-person bidding at Copart yards; all auctions are conducted online (pre-bid plus live virtual).; Only buyers or their authorized agents may remove vehicles; government-issued photo ID and Gate Pass required at pickup.; Vehicles must be towed or transported; they are not driven off Copart property.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Buyer must authorize the transporter in the Copart account so the transporter can retrieve the Gate Pass details. Transporters are expected to use the Copart Transportation app for pickup workflow and to present required pickup information/QR code plus ID upon arrival.
Third Party Process
1) Buyer pays and authorizes transporter. 2) Transporter receives pickup details (Gate Pass info) and uses the Copart Transportation app to manage pickup. 3) Upon arrival, transporter checks in (often via Virtual Queue), presents ID and necessary release info, and coordinates loading with the yard.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Payment in full; government-issued photo ID; Copart Gate Pass (digital or printed). Join the Virtual Queue (if offered at the yard) via the Copart – Online Auto Auctions app before or upon arrival. Follow yard safety requirements.
Self Pickup Process
1) Pay invoice in your Copart account. 2) Retrieve the Gate Pass in your account or in the Copart mobile app. 3) Travel to the yard during pickup hours; check in via Virtual Queue (where available). 4) Present ID and Gate Pass at the member services window. 5) Yard coordinates loading with forklifts where applicable; confirm loading constraints before arrival.
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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