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Used cars for sale at Copart auctions

Skip the dealer markup and buy used cars, trucks and SUVs direct from Copart auctions, clean and salvage title, at 40 to 60 percent below retail, with no dealer license required.

Buy used cars without the dealer markup

When you buy a used car from a dealer, you pay their markup on top of what they paid at auction. SalvageReseller removes that middle step: as Copart's registered broker we give you direct access to the same auctions dealers buy from, so you keep the markup instead of paying it. Register free and see your all in cost on the fee calculator.

Copart is not only salvage. Thousands of vehicles carry clean titles: theft recoveries, repossessions, lease returns and fleet cars. One thing worth knowing before you bid: a clean title describes the paperwork, not the condition. Most auction vehicles need some level of repair even when the photos look good, so plan to do your homework on every lot. You can filter by clean title in the inventory search to see what is available today.

Choose your path

Clean title or salvage title?

Both sell at Copart through SalvageReseller. Whichever you choose, every vehicle sells as is, so review each lot carefully and inspect before you bid.

Clean Title

Simpler Paperwork

Never branded a total loss, so registration is straightforward and financing and insurance are easier to arrange.

  • No rebuilt inspection needed to register
  • Traditional financing available on most vehicles
  • Insurance is usually easier and cheaper than salvage
  • Simpler resale when you move on
  • Typically 20 to 40 percent below retail at auction
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Salvage Title

Deepest Discounts

The biggest savings on the yard. A fit for rebuilders, mechanics, parts buyers and exporters who know what repairs cost.

  • Often 40 to 60 percent below retail, sometimes more
  • Can be repaired and re titled as rebuilt after a state inspection
  • Popular for parts harvesting and export
  • Wide inventory across makes, models and damage types
  • No bidding limits on the free membership
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How it works

Start buying in three steps

SalvageReseller makes Copart accessible to everyone. No dealer license needed and no purchase limits on the free plan.

1

Create a free account

Registration takes about a minute and the free membership has no bidding or purchase limits. Place a refundable security deposit to activate your bidding power. Register free to get started.

2

Do your homework, then bid

Filter by make, model, year, title and location. Study the photos, order a VIN report or an inspection, and price the fees with the fee calculator. Then place a pre bid or bid live.

3

Pay and arrange pickup

Pay by wire within three business days, counting auction day. Then collect the vehicle yourself or book delivery through our transport partners. Full walkthrough on how to buy.

Questions

Used cars at auction: frequently asked questions

The basics

Yes, thousands. Theft recoveries, lease returns, repossessions and fleet cars come through with clean titles every week. Keep in mind the title covers the paperwork, not the mechanical condition, so review each lot before bidding. Filter by clean title in the inventory search.
The sellers are insurance companies, banks, fleets and rental agencies clearing inventory in volume, not retailers protecting a margin. Vehicles sell as is with no warranty and no showroom overhead, and the buyer takes on the homework a dealer would otherwise charge for. That combination is the discount.
No. We hold the licenses as a registered Copart broker and bid for you, so a free account is all you need. Register free.
No, auction yards do not allow test drives. You can view a lot in person with a Copart Basic membership, send a professional inspector, and study the photos and details in each listing, which are provided for reference.

Condition and homework

Study the photos and lot details, which are provided for reference only. Not every vehicle has a condition report, and some lots include a video of the engine running, but none of that is a guarantee. All vehicles sell as is, so order a VIN history report or arrange your own inspection before you bid. Our buying tips cover what to look for.
It means the vehicle is sold with all faults, visible or hidden, and without any warranty from anyone. If something needs fixing after the sale, that cost is yours. It is the reason auction prices sit so far below retail, and the reason your homework before bidding matters so much.
It means the vehicle started and moved under its own power at the yard at some point. It is not a statement that the car is road ready or mechanically sound. Treat it as one useful data point among the photos, the lot details and your own research.
Run a VIN history report to see reported accidents, title brands and odometer readings. Reports come from third party sources and are informational, so pair them with a close read of the photos or an inspection.

Payment, fees and delivery

Copart charges buyer fees on a published bracket by sale price, plus gate and environmental fees, and our broker fee depends on your membership. Sales tax applies where required. The fee calculator shows your exact out the door total for any bid amount before you commit to anything.
Vehicle payments are made by bank wire, due in full within three business days counting auction day. A late fee applies after that, so have your funds ready before you bid. Cards or PayPal work for memberships, and cards or bank wire for deposits, but not for vehicles.
Clean title cars are easy to finance, and even salvage purchases have lender options. See our financing page.
Pick it up yourself with the release authorization or hire a transporter, and get an instant quote on our transportation page. Plan to collect the vehicle within a few days of the sale, because yards charge daily storage after the free period.
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