Copart - Trenton (NJ)
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
100% online auto auctions including salvage and wholesale categories. This location runs multiple lanes with categories: Run and Drive, Rental Cars, Motorcycles, Boats/Jet Skis/Marine, Heavy Equipment, Recreational Vehicles, Other Goods, and Salvage Lots (lanes A–E mapped by item number ranges on the location page).
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Sales are held multiple sale days per week at 10:00 AM (America/New_York). Upcoming sale examples shown on the location page include 2025-09-17, 2025-09-22, 2025-09-24, and 2025-10-13 (times display as 07:00 AM PDT on the page, which corresponds to 10:00 AM EDT).
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Copart Delivery (domestic) can ship to most street addresses in the continental U.S.; members who purchase domestic transport through Copart are not charged additional storage fees. Most vehicles are picked up within about 6 business days after transport payment; delivery time varies by distance (often a few business days within 100 miles, up to 2–3 weeks if farther). Order from the Payments Due page after winning.
Buyer Fee Details
Up to three business days (including day of sale) free for auction wins; Buy It Now storage starts charging on Day 3 per the posted table for this location.
Seller Fees
Not specified on public pages for consignors at this location. Copart provides a general Selling FAQ and Copart Direct purchase option but does not publish a seller fee schedule on the cited pages.
Storage Holding Fees
Pick up promptly to avoid storage fees. Storage fees are charged daily if the vehicle remains more than three business days after purchase. Storage is charged on weekends and holidays unless they occur within the first three days for online bids or first two days for Buy It Now. As of 2019-01-07, the schedule posted for this location is: Online Bids — Day 1 (day of sale) FREE; Day 2 FREE; Day 3 FREE; Day 4 $5; Day 5 $10; Day 6 $15; Day 7 $20; Day 8 $25; Day 9 $25; Day 10+ $30. Buy It Now — Day 1 FREE; Day 2 FREE; Day 3 $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
Individuals and businesses can register online. Individuals: upload a government‑issued photo ID and pay for Basic or Premier membership; you can bid on No License Required inventory immediately after approval, and use a Broker for other categories. Businesses: upload owner ID and business documents (e.g., business license, tax ID). Deposits/Buying Power: Basic Members start with $2,000 Buying Power; to bid higher, deposit 10% of the intended max bid (e.g., $350 deposit for a $3,500 bid). Premier Membership costs $249/year plus a $400 fully refundable deposit and provides up to $100,000 daily Buying Power.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: Wire transfer (recommended for international), ePay (ACH) for approved members, debit cards (online; generally up to ~$20,000/day; cardholder must match account), credit cards (online; generally up to ~$20,000/day; counted as non-secure funds), wallet apps (Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal), MoneyGram (Receiver Code 17170), Western Union (electronic remittance; bring receipt for pickup), company checks (domestic only; application approval required), limited cash at some U.S. locations for fees only (generally up to $600). Not accepted/limitations: Personal checks and international checks are not accepted; card payments are not accepted over the phone; in‑person payments at Copart facilities incur a $20 per‑vehicle surcharge.
Bidding Methods
Online only (Copart website or Copart Member App). Preliminary (pre-bid/Max Bid/BID4U) plus live online bidding. Buy It Now and Make An Offer are also available on certain lots.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Apps and who needs them: Copart Member App (buyers) for bidding, payments, auction access, and showing the gate pass QR; Copart Transportation App (transporters and buyer self‑pickup) for scheduling appointments, check‑in, receiving assignments, and confirming pickup/delivery. The Trenton location page also documents lane categories (A–E) by item number ranges. Storage fee table on the location page is labeled “Storage Rates as of: 1/7/2019”; verify current rates on the same page before pickup. Copart states fees can vary and are subject to change; actual fees applicable to your account appear in the Member Fees page when logged in. Times displayed for upcoming auctions may show in your browser’s time zone (e.g., 07:00 AM PDT) but sales are stated as 10:00 AM America/New_York for this yard.
Pickup Rules
Arrange payment and pickup within 3 business days to avoid late and storage fees. Schedule pickup during normal business hours. Bring Member Number and lot numbers. Vehicles cannot be driven off Copart property; bring a suitable truck/trailer. Loading is first‑come, first‑served; flatbeds are recommended. Heavy and medium‑duty lots are self‑load only. Use the Copart Transportation App (or Member App in some flows) to schedule an appointment and check in on arrival. Copart staff will move the vehicle to the loading area and load onto your carrier. Titles can be mailed (recommended) or picked up in person for a fee.
Policies
Gate Pass PIN is required (effective Aug 19, 2023). Members can view the PIN on Payments Due and send it to transporters; appointments must be scheduled using Gate Pass PIN + Lot Number.; Visitor Sign‑In / Virtual Queue lets you join the line by scanning a QR code or via the Copart Member App or Copart Transportation App; wait in your car and receive a text when it’s your turn. Premier Members receive priority.; Safety rules on site: safety vests and closed‑toe shoes required; no tools allowed in yard; do not attempt to start vehicles without a Copart employee; minors must be accompanied; keep distance from forklifts.; Vehicles cannot be driven off Copart property; bring a truck/trailer. Heavy and medium‑duty lots are self‑load only. Flatbeds recommended.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Authorize and assign the lot to your transporter from the Payments Due page using the “Send to Transporter” option so they receive the Gate Pass PIN by email. The transporter must download the Copart Transportation App. Gate Pass PIN and Lot Number are required to schedule appointments and for pickup. Transporters must comply with Copart safety rules on site.
Third Party Process
1) After payment, select the lot on Payments Due and choose “Send to Transporter,” entering their email. 2) Transporter receives email with Gate Pass PIN and instructions, downloads the Copart Transportation App, and schedules a pickup appointment. 3) On arrival, transporter checks in digitally; Copart stages and loads the vehicle. 4) Copart is not responsible for damage caused by third‑party transporters.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Payment in full; appointment via Copart Transportation App (buyers picking up themselves are instructed to download and use it). Safety vest and closed‑toe shoes required on yard. Bring Member Number and lot numbers. Vehicles cannot be driven off the lot; bring appropriate transport equipment.
Self Pickup Process
1) Pay invoice(s). 2) In the Copart Transportation App, schedule a pickup appointment. 3) On arrival, mark yourself as arrived in the app or use Visitor Sign‑In/Virtual Queue to get in line. 4) Copart will stage and load the vehicle onto your truck/trailer. 5) Title: choose mail (with POA) or in‑person pickup for a per‑title fee.
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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