Copart - Tucson

5600 S Arcadia Ave Bldg 1, Tucson, AZ 85706, United States
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
100% online salvage and clean-title vehicle auctions held weekly at the Tucson location (Friday sale). Copart globally also operates special auction types such as Night Cap Sales, Rental Auctions, Bank-Repo, Wholesale, and Copart Select Vehicles (availability varies by location).
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Sales are held Friday at 12:00 PM (America/Phoenix). Location business hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00 (America/Phoenix). Lanes often run as Lane A and Lane B during the Friday sale.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Copart Delivery can be ordered from the Payments Due page. Typical timing: a few business days within ~100 miles of the Copart location; about 2–3 weeks if farther. Titles can be delivered with the vehicle when a valid POA is on file.
Buyer Fee Details
3 calendar days including the day of sale (storage fees begin after the 3rd day).
Seller Fees
Not specified on the public Tucson location page. Copart’s public-facing Help Center and fee pages focus on buyer/member fees; a detailed seller fee schedule is not published on these pages.
Storage Holding Fees
Copart provides a complimentary 3-day storage period including the day of sale; storage fees begin after the 3rd day. Exact daily storage rates vary by location and are shown on each Location page (Tucson page lists a “Storage fees” link but specific amounts are not displayed publicly).
Who can Register
Arizona allows private individuals to buy both clean and salvage title vehicles without a business/dealer license. Registration is online via Copart membership (Basic or Premier). Basic Members can bid up to $2,000 without a deposit; to bid higher, deposit must equal 10% of desired buying power. Premier Members place a one-time, fully refundable $400 deposit and can bid up to $100,000 per day.

Fees and Methods

Payment Methods
Accepted: Wire transfer (recommended for international buyers), debit cards (online and at US locations; daily limits apply), Copart ePay (for approved business buyers), MoneyGram (Receiver Code 17170; in-person at MoneyGram locations), Western Union Quick Collect (in-person at local WU locations), available/unapplied funds, third‑party financing partners. Credit cards and wallet apps are allowed but considered non-secure funds (higher fees). Cash payments in person may be allowed but in-person payments incur a $20 per‑vehicle surcharge and long wait times. Explicitly not accepted: Cashier’s checks (effective May 5, 2025, Copart will no longer accept cashier’s checks).
Bidding Methods
Online. Bid via Copart.com and the Copart Member App (iOS/Android). Some Copart locations allow on-site terminal bidding, but this is not specified for Tucson.

Rules and Notes

Extended Notes
Apps and who needs them: Copart Member App (buyers; search, bid, pay, join auctions, gate pass QR, notifications) and Copart Transportation App (transporters and also buyers who self-pick up; schedule pickup, check in, e-pickup orders). Exact App Store names: “Copart - Online Auto Auctions” for buyers and “Copart Transportation” for transporters. Gate Pass PIN is required to schedule and retrieve vehicles (introduced Aug 19, 2023). Visitor Sign-In is Copart’s virtual queue/appointment system; Premier Members get priority in line. Payments: Copart strongly encourages electronic payments; in-person payments have a $20 per-vehicle surcharge and long wait times. As of May 5, 2025, cashier’s checks are no longer accepted. Some fees (Gate Fee, Environmental Fee, Title pickup fee) differ across Copart pages; actual fees can vary by payment type (secure vs non-secure) and program, so confirm in your logged-in Member Fees page for your account status. Arizona licensing: public may buy clean and salvage without a dealer license; dealers/businesses can upload licenses to expand eligibility in other states.
Pickup Rules
Appointment required for pickup (use Visitor Sign‑In). Buyers or transporters must schedule pickup and then check in on arrival (virtual queue). Vehicles cannot be driven off Copart property; bring a suitable truck/trailer. Copart loads standard vehicles; heavy/medium‑duty lots are self‑load only. Safety vest and closed‑toe shoes are required. A Gate Pass PIN is required to schedule and pick up; buyers can find the PIN on Payments Due and in the win email; transporters receive the PIN by email when assigned. Titles can be picked up in person for a service fee (posted as $20 per title in some articles; $30 per title in others) or mailed with a POA on file.
Policies
Vehicles cannot be driven off Copart property; bring suitable transport (trailers/flatbeds).; Heavy and medium-duty lots are self-load only.; Safety rules for on-site visits: safety vests and closed-toe shoes required; no tools or code readers in the yard; minors must be accompanied by an adult; pets not allowed in storage area.; Inspection access: members only; vehicles cannot be test driven; follow safety guidelines.

Third Party

Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Buyer assigns the lot(s) to a transporter from Payments Due by entering the transporter’s email. The transporter must download the Copart Transportation App (exact name). Transporters receive the 4‑digit Gate Pass PIN and instructions by email. Appointment scheduling and on‑site check‑in are required via the app/Visitor Sign‑In. Copart disclaims liability for damage by third‑party transporters.
Third Party Process
Buyer selects “Send to Transporter” in Payments Due to dispatch the lot(s). Transporter installs the Copart Transportation App, adds lot and Gate PIN, books an appointment, checks in on arrival, and completes pickup using electronic pickup orders. Buyer is notified of status updates through the system.

Self Pickup

Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Buyer must use the Copart Transportation App (exact name) or Visitor Sign‑In to book an appointment; have the vehicle’s Gate Pass PIN; bring a government-issued photo ID matching the account; wear safety vest and closed‑toe shoes; bring appropriate transport (no driving vehicles off the lot). Copart Member App can also display the gate pass QR and notifications.
Self Pickup Process
1) From Payments Due, choose Schedule Pickup for the lot. 2) On arrival, check in via Visitor Sign‑In or the Transportation App (virtual queue). 3) Copart moves the vehicle to the loading area and loads it (except heavy/medium‑duty which are self‑load). 4) Optional: pick up title in-office (service fee, long waits) or have it mailed/delivered 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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