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FAQ
Can’t find your answer? Our team answers Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm (EST).
No. Copart sells many vehicles only to licensed dealers. As a Copart registered broker, Salvage Reseller lets you bid and buy those vehicles with a free account — no dealer license required.
A refundable security deposit of $600 or 10% of your bidding limit, whichever is greater. The deposit sets how much you can bid.
No. Copart fees, the broker fee and, where they apply, taxes and storage are added to the bid. Check the Fees page and the cost calculator on each vehicle before you bid.
Yes. International buyers register with their passport, and we can quote shipping from the Copart yard to a US port and on to your country.
Vehicles are sold as-is at Copart yards and cannot be test driven. Review the photos, condition notes and a vehicle history report, or order an inspection before you bid.
You pay Salvage Reseller (Inloher Corp) by bank transfer within 3 business days. Then you receive a release authorization to pick the vehicle up at the yard or have it shipped. Copart charges daily storage after 3 days.
