Copart - Raleigh North
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
100% online vehicle auctions. Inventory includes salvage and clean title vehicles. Copart runs various sale types across the platform (e.g., Bank-Repo, Rental, Wholesale, Copart Select, Night Cap Sales). At this location, lanes include categories such as Run & Drive, Rental Cars, Motorcycles, Boats/Marine, Heavy Equipment, RVs, Other Goods, and Salvage.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Sales are held Friday at 10:00 AM (America/New_York). Business office/yard hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00 (America/New_York).
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Copart Delivery can ship vehicles directly to your home or business. Order from the Payments Due page; estimates provided on lot pages and at checkout. Typical delivery: within a few business days if within ~100 miles; up to ~2–3 weeks if farther.
Buyer Fee Details
Three business days free including day of sale for online bids; for Buy It Now, days 1–2 free and day 3 is $5, then escalating daily per yard schedule.
Seller Fees
Not specified on public-facing pages for this location. No official seller fee schedule found.
Storage Holding Fees
Free storage for the first 3 business days after sale (includes day of sale) for online bids; free days differ for Buy It Now: day 1–2 free, day 3 = $5. After free period, daily storage per vehicle (rates as of 1/7/2019): Day 4: $5; Day 5: $10; Day 6: $15; Day 7: $20; Day 8: $25; Day 9: $25; Day 10+: $30. Storage is charged on weekends/holidays unless they fall within the first three days for online bids or first two days for Buy It Now.
Who can Register
Individuals can register online as Basic or Premier Members. Basic membership provides $2,000 Buying Power; higher bids require a 10% refundable deposit (e.g., $3,500 bid needs $350 deposit). Premier membership costs $249/year (non‑refundable) plus a $400 refundable security deposit and raises daily Buying Power to bid on multiple vehicles up to $100,000 (subject to licensing). Licensing affects eligibility: North Carolina allows private individuals to buy some titled items (unless restricted) and salvage items without a broker; businesses (dealers/dismantlers/general business/exporters) should provide operational and sales tax licenses to expand eligibility.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: ePay (ACH), debit cards (online & in person; daily limits ~US$20,000; no phone payments), wire transfer, MoneyGram Express, Western Union Quick Collect, third‑party financing, available funds credit. Company check accepted only for approved domestic business buyers. Wallet apps and credit cards may be available as non-secure payments (higher fees). Cash NOT accepted for vehicle purchases (cash may be accepted for fees, with in‑person surcharge). In‑person payments are subject to a $20 per-vehicle surcharge; electronic payments encouraged.
Bidding Methods
Online only (no in-person bidding at this location). Methods: pre-bid (with Bid4U proxy), live online bidding via VB3, Buy It Now, and Make an Offer through the website or Copart Member app.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Exact apps and who needs them: Buyers use the Copart Member App (App Store listing name: “Copart - Online Auto Auctions”) to search, bid, pay, receive alerts, and can view Gate PIN; transporters (and buyers who self‑transport) must use the “Copart Transportation” app to schedule pickup, enter the office queue, obtain paperless gate passes, check in and confirm pickup/delivery. Sellers use “Copart - Seller Mobile” and may also use “Copart GO” for offsite listing (seller-only tools). Payment guidance: electronic methods preferred; in‑person payments incur $20 per vehicle surcharge; cash is not accepted for vehicle purchases. Title handling: with Limited POA, Copart can mail titles (bulk mailing rates); in‑person title pickup incurs per‑title fee and may have long wait times.
Pickup Rules
Payment in full required before pickup. Appointment required for vehicle pickup (book via Visitor Sign‑In or the Copart Transportation App). Use the vehicle’s Gate Pass PIN (4‑digit) plus lot number to schedule. On arrival, check in via app/text; staff will stage and load vehicles. Medium/heavy duty lots are self‑load only. For safety/insurance reasons, vehicles may not be driven off Copart property; bring proper transport equipment. Titles can be mailed (with Limited POA) or picked up in person for a per‑title fee.
Policies
Gate Pass PIN required to schedule and pick up vehicles (members and transporters).; Visitor Sign‑In (virtual queue) is used to reserve a spot in line; pickup appointments are required; Premier Members are prioritized in queue.; Safety and preview rules: safety vests and closed‑toe shoes required; no test drives; do not start vehicles without a Copart employee; tools/diagnostic devices not allowed in yard; preview during business hours subject to yard guidance.; Vehicles cannot be driven off the lot; must be transported by truck/trailer. Heavy/medium duty lots are self‑load only.; North Carolina licensing: individuals may buy some titled items (unless restricted) and salvage items; businesses should provide operational/sales tax licenses to expand eligibility.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Assign lots to transporter from Payments Due via Send to Transporter (enter transporter’s email). Transporter must download and use the Copart Transportation App. They will receive an email containing the lot details and the required Gate Pass PIN. Appointment required via the app. Copart is not responsible for third‑party transporter damage or their fees.
Third Party Process
Buyer selects lots on Payments Due > Send to Transporter; transporter receives email/app notification with PIN and instructions; transporter books pickup, checks in on arrival, obtains paperless gate pass in the app, loads vehicle, and confirms pickup/delivery in the app.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Paid in full; Gate Pass PIN for the vehicle; appointment booked via Visitor Sign‑In; valid photo ID; appropriate transport (trailers/flatbeds). Copart Transportation App is required to schedule and check in if you’re transporting yourself.
Self Pickup Process
1) From Payments Due, select vehicles and tap Schedule Pickup (or use Visitor Sign‑In). 2) Receive confirmation plus link for arrival check‑in. 3) When within ~1 mile, check in via link/app up to 2 hours before appointment. 4) On-site, staff moves vehicle to loading area and assists with loading; heavy/medium duty is self‑load only. 5) Titles: pick up in person for fee or have mailed with POA.
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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