Copart - TX Abilene (Yard 73)

2630 FM3034 Suite 1, Abilene, TX 79601, United States
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
100% online auctions (salvage and clean title as permitted by licensing), Preliminary Bidding (pre‑bid), Live Auction (VB3), Buy It Now, Make an Offer, Night Cap evening sales (Mon–Thu).
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Sales are held Friday at 12:00 PM (America/Chicago). Copart also runs regional Night Cap Sales Monday–Thursday evenings (6pm PT / 7pm MT / 8pm CT / 9pm ET) as second‑chance online auctions.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Copart Delivery available. Order from the Payments Due screen. Typical timing: a few business days within ~100 miles; up to ~3 weeks if farther. Free storage continues when Copart Delivery is ordered within the free-storage window.
Buyer Fee Details
Up to 3 days including day of sale (auctions); up to 2 days for Buy It Now (per help footnote). Storage fees accrue after.
Seller Fees
Not specified on public Copart pages for this location. Copart provides seller tools (e.g., Copart GO), but specific seller fee amounts are not listed.
Storage Holding Fees
Free storage for up to 3 days including the day of sale (auctions). Free storage for up to 2 days for Buy It Now purchases (per help footnote). Storage fees begin after the free period and vary by location; specific daily rates are shown on each location page. Abilene’s per‑day rate is not listed publicly.
Who can Register
Public and business buyers can register online as Basic or Premier Members. Basic Members can bid up to $2,000 without a deposit; above that requires a deposit equal to 10% of desired buying power. Premier Members place a one‑time $400 deposit to bid up to $100,000/day. Texas licensing: Individuals may buy salvage‑titled items without a broker; clean‑titled vehicles require a broker for individuals. Dealers/dismantlers/businesses must provide appropriate TX licenses and sales tax permit.

Fees and Methods

Payment Methods
Accepted: wire transfer; debit cards and credit cards (wallet apps allowed; considered non‑secure funds and may have higher fees); ePay (where available); MoneyGram (Copart Receive Code 17170); Western Union Quick Collect; third‑party financing; available/unapplied funds. In‑person payment surcharge may apply (+$20/vehicle per KB). Not accepted/explicitly restricted: personal checks not accepted; locations do not accept card payments over the phone (noted on Copart payment options pages).
Bidding Methods
Online only (web and mobile app). Members may also place bids at on‑site kiosks at the yard; no traditional in‑person auctioneering. Platforms: Copart.com Auction Dashboard and Copart - Online Auto Auctions mobile app.

Rules and Notes

Extended Notes
Exact apps and who uses them: 1) "Copart - Online Auto Auctions" (iOS/Android): for buyers to register, bid (pre‑bid and live), pay, manage lots; can also access Auctions dashboard. 2) "Copart Transportation" (iOS/Android): required for transporters; per help, also used by members performing self‑pickup to schedule appointments, obtain paperless gate passes, enter the queue, and mark arrival. Authorization: Use Payments Due > Send/Assign to Transporter; first‑time transporter receives email to download Copart Transportation and gets the Gate Pass PIN. Fees vary by membership/fee schedule revision: Gate Fee is shown as $79 in Member Fees KB and $95 under Preferred Pricing; Environmental Fee is shown as $0 (Standard Pricing), $10 (KB) or $15 (Preferred). Title pick‑up fee appears as $20 (Member Fees KB) or $30 per title (Vehicle Pick Up KB). Verify on your invoice for the Abilene yard. Storage daily rates are referenced as location‑specific on the yard page but not published publicly without login.
Pickup Rules
Vehicle must be paid in full before pickup. Schedule a pickup appointment. For self‑pickup or using a transporter, Copart requires use of the Copart Transportation App to book the appointment and mark arrival. A Gate Pass PIN is used for scheduling/authorization. Upon arrival, check into the Virtual Queue (text link or QR at yard). Copart staff moves vehicle to loading area and loads it onto your truck/trailer; heavy/medium‑duty lots are self‑load only. Vehicles cannot be driven off Copart property for legal/safety reasons.
Policies
Texas licensing: Individuals can purchase salvage‑titled items without a broker; clean‑titled vehicles require use of a broker by individuals. Businesses must provide proper TX licenses and sales tax permit.; Vehicles cannot be driven off Copart facilities; removal must be by truck/trailer/transporter. Heavy/medium‑duty lots are self‑load only. Loading is first‑come, first‑served.; Gate Pass PIN required: Each vehicle has a unique PIN used for scheduling and pickup; Members see it on Payments Due; transporters receive it via email when assigned.; Visitor/Virtual Queue: Check in from your vehicle via texted link or QR at the entrance to reserve spot in line before entering office.; Late removal: Vehicles not removed by 4:45 pm local may be moved to locked storage; additional gate/storage fees may apply.

Third Party

Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Authorize transporter from Payments Due by Send/Assign to Transporter (enter transporter email). Transporter must download EXACT app: "Copart Transportation" (tow providers/transporters). Transporter receives email with Gate Pass PIN and instructions to book pickup and check in.
Third Party Process
Buyer assigns lot(s) to transporter; transporter schedules appointment in Copart Transportation App, arrives and checks in digitally, presents paperless gate pass/Gate PIN; Copart loads vehicles. Copart disclaims responsibility for third‑party transporter damage or their extra charges.

Self Pickup

Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Paid in full; appointment scheduled; Copart Transportation App recommended/required for scheduling and arrival check‑in; valid photo ID; Gate Pass PIN (visible on Payments Due page) to schedule/check in; arrive during business hours.
Self Pickup Process
1) From Payments Due, select the lot and Schedule Pickup (Transport App workflow). 2) Receive SMS about 2 hours before appointment with link to virtual queue; or scan yard QR to check in. 3) On arrival, mark Arrived in the app. 4) Staff stages and loads vehicle to your truck/trailer; heavy/medium‑duty are self‑load. 5) Title pick‑up at office available (service fee applies). 6) No driving off the lot.
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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