Copart - WI Milwaukee South
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
100% online vehicle auctions. Inventory includes salvage and clean‑title vehicles; lanes show categories such as Run & Drive, Rentals, Motorcycles, Boats/Marine, Heavy Equipment, RVs, Other Goods, and Salvage.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Sales are held Monday at 12:00 PM America/Chicago. Location hours: Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00 America/Chicago. Lanes/categories shown on page (e.g., A/B/C) vary by sale; see lane description on the location page.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Copart Delivery can be ordered from the Payments Due screen. Estimated timelines: within ~100 miles, a few business days; farther distances can take up to ~three weeks. Costs are shown when ordering.
Buyer Fee Details
Up to three days including day of purchase (general policy). Location page table shows Online Bids: Days 1–3 free; Buy It Now: Days 1–2 free. Storage accrues weekends/holidays except when within those initial free days.
Seller Fees
Not specified on the public help/location pages reviewed.
Storage Holding Fees
Copart advises picking up promptly to avoid storage fees. Copart will hold your vehicle at no charge for up to three days including the day of purchase (general policy). Location page shows a storage fee table (rates as of 01/07/2019): for online bids Days 1–3 FREE, Day 4 $5/day, Day 5 $10/day, Day 6 $15/day, Day 7 $20/day, Day 8 $25/day, Day 9 $25/day, Day 10+ $30/day. For Buy It Now bids: Days 1–2 FREE, Day 3 $5/day, Day 4 $5/day, Day 5 $10/day, Day 6 $15/day, Day 7 $20/day, Day 8 $25/day, Day 9 $25/day, Day 10+ $30/day. Storage accrues on weekends/holidays unless those fall within the first three days (online bids) or first two days (Buy It Now).
Who can Register
Anyone can create a Guest account and upgrade to Basic ($99) or Premier ($249). Basic: bid up to $2,000 without a deposit; to bid more, deposit 10% of desired buying power. Premier: one-time $400 refundable deposit allows bidding up to $100,000 per day; can request higher with approval. All members must upload a valid government‑issued ID; additional licenses may be required depending on vehicle state/title type. If you lack required licenses, you can use a Copart-Registered Broker or search “No License Required” vehicles. Registration and document verification are completed online.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Copart accepts multiple methods. Secure methods (fee‑discount eligible): ePay/bank transfer, debit cards, wire transfers, MoneyGram, Western Union. Non‑secure methods: credit cards and wallet apps. Wire transfer is recommended, especially for international buyers. You can save up to five debit/credit cards and wallet apps in your account. Specific acceptance of cash/personal checks is not specified on the referenced help pages.
Bidding Methods
Online only via Copart.com and the Copart Mobile App (no in‑person bidding listed). VB3 live auctions, pre‑bids/Max Bids, Buy It Now and Make Offer available.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Apps and who needs them: Buyers use the exact app name “Copart - Online Auto Auctions” (iOS/Android) to search, bid, pay, and join live auctions. Transporters use the exact app name “Copart Transportation” to receive assignments, acquire paperless gate passes/Gate PINs, schedule pickup appointments, and check in on arrival. Sellers have “Copart - Seller Mobile” and “Copart GO” (for dealer listing) but those are not needed for pickup at this location. Bidding methods include Max Bid (proxy), Live VB3 bidding, Buy It Now, and Make/Counter Offers. Buyer fees and fee amounts can vary by payment method (secure vs non-secure) and customer status; Copart publishes example amounts and ranges; always verify current fee schedule on Copart prior to bidding. The location page shows lane categories/types for this yard (A/B/C), which can help identify run-and-drive vs salvage vs specialty categories on auction day.
Pickup Rules
After payment, arrange pickup quickly to avoid storage fees. Options: Copart Delivery, third‑party transporter, or self‑pickup. For self‑pickup: schedule a pickup time from the Payments Due page; you’ll receive a text two hours before with a link to check into the Virtual Queue; you can also scan the QR at the location. Copart staff will move the vehicle to the loading area and load it onto your truck/trailer. Vehicles cannot be driven off Copart facilities for legal/liability reasons. For third‑party transporter: from Payments Due select Send to Transporter; the transporter receives an email with a link to download the Copart Transportation App, a Gate PIN, and instructions to book an appointment and check in. Copart is not responsible for damage by third‑party transporters.
Policies
Virtual Queue available at locations; join from Copart Mobile App when near the yard or by scanning the on‑site QR; you’ll be notified by text when it’s your turn.; Vehicles cannot be driven off Copart facilities; Copart staff will move vehicles to the loading area and load onto your truck/trailer.; Gate Pass PIN is now required (with Lot Number) to schedule pickup appointments (effective Aug 19, 2023).
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Authorize from Payments Due using Send to Transporter; transporter receives Gate Pass PIN and must use the Copart Transportation App to schedule and check in.
Third Party Process
Buyer selects Send to Transporter, enters transporter’s email. Transporter gets email with app download link, Gate PIN, and pickup instructions; they schedule appointment, check in via app, and present Gate PIN at pickup.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Schedule pickup from Payments Due; arrive on time; check into the Virtual Queue via texted link or QR code at the location. Vehicles may not be driven off site.
Self Pickup Process
1) Pay invoice. 2) Go to Payments Due > Schedule Pickup. 3) Two hours before, use the texted link to join the Virtual Queue (or scan on‑site QR). 4) Proceed when notified; Copart staff moves and loads the vehicle.
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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