Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
100% online vehicle auctions. Lane description at Exeter includes: Run & Drive, Salvage Lots, Rental Cars, Motorcycles, Boats/Jet Skis/Marine, Heavy Equipment, Recreational Vehicles, Other Goods.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Sales are held Thursday at 10:00 AM (America/New_York). The Exeter location page also lists upcoming Thursday sales (e.g., 09/18/2025 07:00 AM PDT, which corresponds to 10:00 AM EDT).
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Copart Delivery can be ordered from the Payments Due screen after purchase; pay shipping like vehicle payment. Typical timing: a few business days if within 100 miles of the Copart location; about two to three weeks if farther away. Storage/gate fees may be waived for Members set up with automatic domestic delivery (per Terms & Conditions).
Buyer Fee Details
Three business days free including the day of sale; storage accrues daily thereafter; weekend/holiday storage charged except when within the initial free period (per Exeter page).
Seller Fees
Not specified on the public site for this location.
Storage Holding Fees
Free storage for 3 business days including the day of sale. Storage is charged daily thereafter. Weekend/holiday storage is charged unless the weekend/holiday falls within the first 3 days for online bids or first 2 days for Buy It Now bids. Exeter page shows rate table (as of 1/7/2019): Day 1 FREE; Day 2 FREE; Day 3 FREE (Buy It Now $5); Day 4 $5; Day 5 $10; Day 6 $15; Day 7 $20; Day 8 $25; Day 9 $25; Day 10+ $30.
Who can Register
Public (Basic/Premier) and licensed dealers can register online. Eligibility to bid certain lots depends on Rhode Island (vehicle location) licensing rules; Copart provides state licensing guidance and broker options. Deposits/Buying Power: Basic Members can bid up to $2,000 without a deposit; to bid more, deposit 10% of desired buying power. Premier Members place a one‑time $400 refundable deposit to bid up to $100,000/day. Deposits are refundable if the account is in good standing.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: Secure funds encouraged (discount applies) including ePay (approved business buyers), debit cards, wire transfers, MoneyGram, Western Union, third‑party financing, and Available/Unapplied Funds. Non‑secure electronic payments: credit cards and wallet apps (Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal); approx. $20,000/day card limit; in‑person card payments allowed but NOT over the phone; photo ID must match card/account name. Physical payments: Cashier’s checks accepted until May 5, 2025 (then discontinued); company checks for approved domestic business buyers only; most locations accept limited cash for fees only (not for vehicles) up to $600; in‑person payments may incur a $20/vehicle surcharge and long wait times. Explicitly not accepted for vehicle purchase: cash (cash may be used for certain fees only).
Bidding Methods
Online only (no in‑person bidding). Methods include Pre‑Bid (proxy/Bid4U) and Live Online bidding through Copart VB3 on desktop or Copart Member App.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Apps and who needs them: 1) Copart Transportation App (transporters and buyers who self‑pick up must use this to schedule, check‑in, and complete pickup). 2) Copart Member App (buyers use for search, bidding, payments, Visitor Sign‑In/virtual queue, and viewing Gate Pass PIN). 3) Copart GO App (sellers list and manage vehicles). Appointment/queue: Copart’s Visitor Sign‑In/Virtual Queue lets visitors reserve a place in line by scanning a QR code or using the Member/Transportation app; Exeter follows standard Copart processes. Title pickup fees: Copart help pages show $30 per title on the Vehicle Pick Up article, while an older Title article references $20 per title; members should verify current local fee during scheduling. Buyer fee pages display differing Gate Fee and Environmental Fee amounts depending on membership/program/version (e.g., $95 vs $79 Gate Fee; $15 vs $0/$10 Environmental Fee); use the current US Member Fees page that applies to your membership type and vehicle title group at checkout. Licensing: Eligibility to bid certain title types at Exeter follows Rhode Island location rules; Copart provides a state licensing page and broker options if a special license is required.
Pickup Rules
Must pay in full within 3 business days (including day of sale) to avoid late fees. Schedule pickup via Copart Transportation App or Visitor Sign‑In; appointment required for vehicle pickup. Use Gate Pass PIN with Lot Number to schedule after 8/19/2023. On arrival, mark Arrived in the Transportation App; Copart staff will bring the vehicle to loading area and load it on your truck/trailer. For safety/legal reasons, vehicles cannot be driven off the lot. Safety vest and closed‑toe shoes are required in the yard.
Policies
Gate Pass PIN required starting Aug 19, 2023 for scheduling pickups; Members can find PIN on the Payments Due page and in win emails.; Late Payment Fee: $50 per vehicle if not paid within 3 business days (including day of sale).; Vehicle Relist Fee: 10% of final sale price, $600 minimum, if not paid in full within 8 calendar days.; Safety rules for yard visits: safety vest and closed‑toe shoes required; buyers allowed only in designated sale rows; tools/OBD scanners not permitted; do not attempt to start vehicles without Copart staff.; Cash NOT accepted to purchase vehicles; cash may be accepted for certain fees only (limits apply).
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Buyer authorizes transporter from the Payments Due page by entering transporter’s email. Transporter must download and use the EXACT app name: Copart Transportation App. Pickup requires the Gate Pass PIN + Lot Number and a scheduled appointment; transporter follows app instructions and location rules.
Third Party Process
Buyer selects Send to Transporter on Payments Due; transporter receives email with app download and pickup instructions; transporter schedules a pickup time in the app, checks in on arrival, and completes pickup using electronic pickup order/PIN. Copart is not responsible for transporter damage or any transporter‑assessed fees.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Appointment required via Visitor Sign‑In or Copart Transportation App; Gate Pass PIN + Lot Number; full payment posted; safety vest and closed‑toe shoes; cannot drive vehicle off lot; photo ID needed if paying on site by card; optional in‑person title pickup service fee applies.
Self Pickup Process
1) Pay invoice in full. 2) Schedule pickup in the Copart Transportation App or via Visitor Sign‑In using the vehicle’s Gate Pass PIN. 3) Arrive during business hours and mark Arrived in the app/virtual queue. 4) Wait for text; proceed to front desk when called. 5) Copart staff moves and loads the vehicle. 6) If desired, pick up title in person (service 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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