Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
100% online auto auctions for salvage and clean title vehicles. Local yard sale day: Monday at 12:00 PM. Copart also offers evening Night Cap Sales and other special sale categories across the platform (e.g., Rental Auctions, Wholesale Auctions, Copart Select).
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Sales are held Monday at 12:00 PM (America/Los_Angeles). Business hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00 (local time).
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Copart Delivery can be ordered during payment checkout. Typical timing: a few business days within ~100 miles, about 2–3 weeks if farther. Storage/gate fees may be waived for members set up with automatic domestic delivery; fees still apply if delivery is assigned after payment grace period.
Buyer Fee Details
3 days including the day of sale (storage begins thereafter; location-specific rates).
Seller Fees
Not specified on public pages for this location.
Storage Holding Fees
Copart holds vehicles at no charge for up to three days, including the day of sale. Storage fees then apply and vary by location (rates shown on each location page).
Who can Register
Membership types: Guest (free, browse only), Basic ($99/year; deposit required = 10% of max bid), Premier ($249/year + $400 refundable deposit; higher buying power). In California, private individuals need a Broker to bid on clean or salvage title vehicles; dealers/dismantlers/general businesses/exporters must provide operational license and sales tax license for the same address.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: Secure electronic payments (wire transfer, ePay for approved business buyers, debit cards; MoneyGram Express, Western Union Quick Collect); non-secure electronic payments (credit cards, wallet apps like Apple Pay/Google Pay/PayPal); company checks (domestic buyers only, with pre-approval); cashier’s checks; available funds and third-party financing. Not accepted: Cash to purchase vehicles (cash may be accepted for fees only, up to stated limits); personal checks and international checks not accepted; card payments cannot be made over the phone. In-person payments may incur a $20 per-vehicle surcharge and longer wait times. Typical card limits around $20,000/day.
Bidding Methods
Online only. Bids can be placed via Copart.com and the Copart Member App; you may also place bids while physically at a yard using your device or a lobby kiosk. Auctions themselves are entirely online.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Apps and who needs them: Copart Transportation (tow providers/transporters; also required for self‑pickup to schedule, check in, and use paperless gate passes); Copart Member App (buyers for searching, bidding, paying, arranging shipping); Copart Seller App and Copart GO (for sellers/dealers listing and managing vehicles). Appointment and queue: Copart’s Visitor Sign‑In and Virtual Queue let buyers/transports check in digitally on site; appointment is required for pickup. Payment highlights: Copart does not accept cash to purchase vehicles—cash may only be used for certain fees at limited amounts; personal/international checks not accepted; card payments not accepted over the phone; in‑person payments may incur a $20 per‑vehicle surcharge. Storage: specific per‑day rates vary by location and are displayed on the location’s Storage Fees link; the So Sacramento page lists Storage Fees but the exact dollar amounts were not posted on publicly accessible pages at time of review.
Pickup Rules
Pickup requires scheduling an appointment. Use the Copart Transportation App to schedule and to check in on arrival; mark yourself as arrived. Copart staff moves and loads the vehicle; vehicles cannot be driven off Copart property for legal/liability reasons. Titles may be picked up at the location for a per-title fee (expect wait times). For sublots/offsite vehicles, follow yard instructions; offsite units may be moved to a Copart facility if not removed within set timeframes and additional towing/storage charges can apply.
Policies
Visitor Sign‑In/Virtual Queue lets you reserve a place in line at the yard; Premier Members get priority in the queue.; Safety rules for previewing: safety vests and closed‑toe shoes required; buyers allowed in designated sale rows only; no tools; no starting vehicles without a Copart employee; no test drives.; Vehicles not removed from loading/parking areas by 4:45 p.m. local time are moved to locked storage and released only after payment of additional gate/storage fees if applicable.; Offsite Sales: If not picked up within six calendar days, the vehicle may be moved to a Copart facility; buyer is responsible for towing charges to Copart and any storage thereafter (up to 30 days).
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Buyer assigns lots to a transporter from the Payments Due page by entering the transporter’s email; the transporter must use the Copart Transportation App. Copart is not responsible for third‑party transporter damage/fees.
Third Party Process
Buyer selects lot(s) → Send to Transporter → enter transporter email → transporter receives email with instructions → transporter schedules in the Copart Transportation App → checks in and picks up as per app workflow using paperless gate passes.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Copart Transportation App required for scheduling and check‑in; truck/trailer or transporter vehicle required; cannot drive vehicles off the lot. Safety rules apply when visiting yards.
Self Pickup Process
1) Schedule appointment in the Copart Transportation App. 2) Upon arrival, use the app to mark yourself as arrived or use Visitor Sign‑In/Virtual Queue. 3) Wait for text/notification and proceed when called. 4) Copart staff moves vehicle to loading area and loads it. 5) Optional: pick up title at office (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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