Why do I have to join Auto Bid Master to buy at Copart?
Membership with Auto Bid Master provides you immediate access to Copart auto auction with your own personal Buyer account with full access to bid on vehicles at Copart’s auto auction. You can buy cars from Copart auto auction, just like the dealers, saving hundreds, if not thousands of dollars.
Auto Bid Master is a Copart Auto Auctions Registered Broker and is powered by Copart! Now you can buy cars from the same auto auctions as the dealers, without special licenses, saving thousands of dollars.
Along with the membership Auto Bid Master offers domestic and international vehicle shipping services, vehicle inspection services and auto auction purchase consulting. Auto Bid Master's transparent fee structure is the lowest in the industry - guaranteed!
What are the requirements to join?
To join Auto Bid Master, you simply need to provide your contact information, a valid driver’s license and pay a refundable security deposit.
When will I be able to bid?
Your Buyer account will be active immediately after registration and you can start bidding right away!
How much does it cost to join?
We offer a free 14-day trial to purchase one vehicle or you can get an annual membership for only $150.00 which allows you unlimited purchasing during that year.
Are there any hidden fees?
No. Our transparent fee structure ensures that you understand all of the fees involved before you purchase your vehicle. Visit our
Fees Page for a complete description of all fees and a calculator to fully understand your final cost.
What are the fees that I must pay in addition to the final bid price?
Auto Bid Master only charges $200 per vehicle purchased to cover our costs. This is the lowest in the industry – guaranteed! Copart fees include a Copart Buyer Fee, Internet Fee, and Gate Fee. These fees are calculated based on the purchase price of the vehicle. Use our
calculator to understand the fees for the vehicle you are interested in.
Why do you need a security deposit?
The security deposit is collected in advance as an assurance that you will pay for what you purchase. It's a minimum of $400 or 10% of your Buyer Power. You can increase or refund your deposit at any time by going to
My Account.
Is the security deposit refundable?
Yes, the security deposit is 100% refundable. Once you purchase a vehicle, your security deposit will be refunded. If you decide not to purchase a vehicle, you can request a refund of your security deposit by going to
My Account.
How do I pay my security deposit?
Security Deposit can be made with all major credit cards, Paypal, or bank wire transfer.
How do I increase my security deposit?
To increase the security deposit simply login to
My Account and click on the security deposit tab. You may increase or refund the security deposit at any time.
How do I refund my security deposit?
To refund the security deposit simply login to
My Account and click on the security deposit tab. You may increase or refund the security deposit at any time!
Before you can bid on a vehicle, you must sign-up for a Membership at Auto Bid Master and pay the refundable security deposit. You are then ready to login and bid!
How long do I have to bid?
Preliminary bids are accepted 24 hours a day and until 1 hour before the virtual auction begins. Virtual bids occur in real time during the virtual auction on sale day. Once a bid is entered, it cannot be lowered or deleted. You may increase your bid at anytime.
You can start bidding immediately after registration. An email will be sent to you with your auction login information so you can start bidding right away!
What is preliminary bidding?
Preliminary bidding establishes the starting price for the internet-only virtual sale. Buyers who are outbid receive an email notification and are provided the opportunity to re-bid on the vehicle. Preliminary bids are accepted 24 hours a day and until 1 hour before the virtual auction begins. The highest preliminary bid will compete against virtual bids via BID4U during Virtual Bidding.
How do I get to the bid entry page for preliminary bidding?
You place your preliminary bids on the Vehicle Detail page. To get to the Vehicle Detail page, select the Vehicle Finder tab. You can search for vehicles using the vehicle finder, vehicle locations or virtual sales calendar. All these options will display the Vehicle Detail page where you can place a bid.
Virtual bidding is the process of submitting live bids over the Internet during a Copart VB2 Virtual Sale. Buyers may log onto their Member Account and select Virtual Sales under the Home Menu tab to submit bids electronically, in real time over the Internet, to compete with other virtual bids.
How do I bid in the virtual sale?
To join a Virtual Sale you must click on the Virtual Sales link within your Member account and load the appropriate sale window. There are three buttons in the bidding window that will help you place your bid. You can place a valid next increment bid or jump ahead by placing a valid five-increment or a ten-increment bid.
Can I bid in more than one virtual sale?
Yes, you can participate in as many virtual sales as you desire.
Can I join a virtual sale that has started?
Yes. The current item available for bidding displays and you may start bidding on the next available item.
Can I change a submitted bid?
You cannot lower or delete a bid once it has been entered. You may submit a higher bid.
Can I delete a submitted bid?
Once a bid is entered, it is treated like a current bid and cannot be deleted.
How can I see all my previously entered bids?
From the Member Home tab, select Current Bids. Your top bid on each lot is displayed.
How long can I check my bids?
Under the Bid Status Menu tab, bids will appear on the Current Bids page until the vehicle is sold. Once the vehicle is sold, the bid will appear on the Lots Won page if the vehicle was awarded to you. If the vehicle was not awarded to you, the bid will appear on the Lots Not Won page.
How will I know if my bid was the highest sale bid?
Under the Bid Status Menu tab, your bid will display as the highest bidder on the Current Bids page.
I just received an email stating that I lost the bid, but my bid amount was the same as the winning amount. Why did I lose?
We do our best not to allow ties to happen. However, when they do, it is Copart's policy to award the vehicle to the virtual bidder, not the preliminary bidder. Utilize the Bid Increment option to prevent a tie.
How do I counter bid a seller's minimum offer?
Click the lot display link under the Open Items page. You will then be given the options to accept the seller's minimum, keep your current bid or counter bid for the selected lot.
What is interactive online counter bidding?
Counter bidding may occur when the vehicle seller has placed a minimum bid or bid-to-be-approved (BTBA) restriction on a vehicle. If you are the high bidder, the seller may accept your bid or counter your bid.
Buyer Power is your ability to place bids according to your security deposit. Buyer Power has 2 parts: the number of vehicles, and the dollar amount. Security deposit of $400 allows you to bid on 1 vehicle up to $4000. Each vehicle count has to have its own $400 security deposit. For example: $800 security deposit will allow you to purchase 2 vehicles for a total value of $8000. OR, $800 security deposit can allow you to purchase 1 vehicle for a total value of $8000.
Copart uses BID4U to make the bidding process easier and more efficient. BID4U represents the highest preliminary bidder during the virtual sale. Simply enter the maximum price you are willing to pay for the vehicle during preliminary bidding and BID4U will bid on your behalf up to your maximum bid during preliminary bidding and during the virtual sale. BID4U will only bid one increment over the current bid to maintain your position as the highest bidder. This allows you to purchase a vehicle below your maximum bid if bidding does not meet or exceed your maximum bid. If you select the bid increment option, BID4U will bid one additional increment over your maximum bid to break a tie. If a bidder with a higher maximum outbids you, Copart notifies you via email. As a security precaution, no one, including Copart associates can see your maximum bid. It is 100% confidential!
What is increment bidding?
Increment bidding authorizes Copart to increase your bid by one and only one increment if a live virtual bidder matches your preliminary bid. Your bid will not be incremented if it is the highest bid.
How will I know if my bid was the highest bid?
Under the Bid Status Menu tab, your bid will display as the highest bidder on the Current Bids page. You will also receive email confirmation of your highest bid.
What is Copart Night Cap sales?
“Night Cap sales” give buyers more opportunities to bid on vehicles at Copart auto auction. Night Cap sales are held at 6 pm PST (9 pm EST) Monday through Thursday and include the vehicles that did not sell in the regular sale.
Night Cap sales allow for vehicles to be on sale more quickly than if buyers had to wait for the next scheduled sale in that facility.
If the vehicle did not sell during the regular sale, then the vehicle enters the 2nd-chance bidding period, it will also be added to a Night Cap sale. Buyers are able to place preliminary bids on the vehicle until the live Night Cap sale the next evening. If the vehicle goes into 2nd-chance bidding on a Thursday or Friday, the Night Cap sale will be held Monday.
A vehicle is removed from a Night Cap sale if it is sold during 2nd-chance bidding. Conversely, if preliminary bids received in the Night Cap sale reach the seller’s current minimum bid, the vehicle is removed from 2nd chance bidding and will continue to receive bids
in the Night Cap sale.
There are 4 Night Cap sales held simultaneously at 6 pm PST (9 pm EST) Monday through Thursday. Each sale includes vehicles located in different regions: Pacific (includes HI and AK), Central, Mountain and Eastern.
Can I inspect the vehicles?
Yes, Registered Members may visit the auction to inspect the vehicles in person. Login using one of the yard's bidding kiosks and complete the self-check in, selecting option #4, “Reseller Bidder Check-in,”. Upon successfully logging in, you will be asked to enter the number of visitors so that Copart can print the correct number of check-in forms at the counter, where you will sign in and pay USD 25.00 per person. The bidder/guest form grants you access to preview only up until the Receipt Valid Through date listed on the bottom right of the form.
I placed an Internet bid received the following message: “We're sorry. You have exceeded your bidding limits. Your bid cannot be accepted.“
You can place bids according to the amount of your security deposit, which must be a minimum of $400 or 10% of your maximum bid. For example, if your security deposit is $400, you will then be able to bid a maximum of $4,000. If you wish to bid a higher amount, you must increase your security deposit in
My Account.
I placed an Internet bid and received the following message: ”Invalid bid amount - Enter digits (0-9) only.” What does this message mean?
Check the amount you entered. There should be no punctuation and no 00 for cents. For example, if you want to enter in $1000.00 (one thousand) you would enter it as 1000.
I placed an Internet bid and received the following message: “Current status does not allow on-line bidding. Contact your local Copart yard to clear this status.” What does this message mean?
Please contact us by email or phone to help you determine why you are not able to bid when you receive this message.
I click on the Virtual Sale window but nothing happens. What do I have to do?
You are required to have Java applet installed on your computer to bid online in the Virutal VB2 sale. You may download the java applet for free at www.java.com
I placed an Internet bid and received the following message: “Unexpected Error occurred.” What does this error mean?
If you receive this error message, check the sale date of the vehicle on which you placed a bid. If there is no sale date, Copart pulled the vehicle from that sale. If there is a sale date, contact us for further assistance.
How do I pay my registration fees?
Registration Fees and the Security Deposit can be made with all major credit cards, Paypal, or bank wire transfer.
If I don't win a vehicle, do I have to pay anything?
We offer a free 14-day trial to purchase one vehicle. You don't have to pay anything if you don't buy a vehicle during your free 14-day trial. You need to request a refund of your security deposit within the first 14 days to cancel your trial. Your account will automatically be upgraded to the yearly membership on the 15th day of the registration. The yearly membership is $150.00 and allows you to buy unlimited amount of vehicles within the 12 month period.
What are the ways I can pay for the vehicles?
Payment for vehicles may only be made by bank wire transfer.
Who do I pay when I win a vehicle?
You will receive an email with your invoice that includes detailed instructions with payment information. You pay Auto Bid Master by a bank wire transfer.
If I win a vehicle, how long do I have before payment is due?
Payments for the awarded vehicles are due the next business day after the sale date before a $50 late payment fee is charged. Payments are made directly to Auto Bid Master by bank wire transfer.
If I win a vehicle, how many days do I have before storage is charged?
Internet bidders get 6 days of free storage. In other words, if the sale is on Friday, you have until the next Thursday to pick up your vehicle. Storage will start accruing one week from the sale date.
If I win the vehicle auction, do I pay my maximum bid amount?
For preliminary bidders, the maximum bid amount may not be what you pay. If you are the high bidder during the virtual auction and the virtual bids do not meet or exceed your amount, you are awarded the vehicle for the high bid amount. For example: if your maximum bid is $3800 and the Virtual Auctions stops at $2400 with you as the high bidder, you get the vehicle for $2400.
How do I buy at auctions?
It's fast and easy to buy at Copart auto auctions with Auto Bid Master! Simply
register online and you will be ready to bid on any vehicle right away. Everyone can join and start buying, and dealer license is not required!
Can I inspect the vehicles?
Yes, Registered Members may visit the Copart auction facility to inspect the vehicles in person. Please sign-in with your Buyer credentials at the kiosks in the lobby of the auction and enter the yard for previews!
Preliminary bidding sets the starting price for the virtual sale. These bids are accepted 24 hours a day and until 1 hour before the virtual sale. The highest preliminary bid will compete against live virtual bids during Virtual Sale.
Virtual bidding is the process of submitting live bids online during a Virtual Sale. Members log onto the website and join a Virtual Sale and submit their live bids online in real time over the internet, until a vehicle is sold!
Can anyone buy these vehicles?
Yes, everyone can bid and buy cars with clean and salvage titles. Membership with Auto Bid Master gives you access to Copart Auto Auction's inventory as the Buyer. You can bid and buy immediately after you register!
What are the requirements to join?
How much does it cost to join?
We offer a free 14-day trial to purchase one vehicle or you can choose an annual membership for only $150.00 which allows you unlimited purchasing during for the full year.
When can I start bidding?
Your Member Account will be active immediately after
registration. An email will be sent to you with your Member Login and the password so you can start bidding right away!
What is the security deposit for?
The security deposit is collected in advance as an assurance that you will pay for what you purchase. It's a minimum of $400 or 10% of your Buyer account bid limit. You can increase or refund your deposit at any time at My Account.
Is the security deposit refundable?
The security deposit is 100% refundable. Once you purchase a vehicle, your security deposit will be refunded. If you decide not to purchase a vehicle, you can request a refund of your security deposit via My Account.
Do you offer shipping services?
Yes, we offer shipping service within the U.S and for export. We can arrange the shipment of your vehicle by truck from the auction to your location or to the port. For export clients, we can handle the exporting of the vehicle.
Do you offer international shipping?
Yes, we offer international shipping services from major U.S ports to anywhere in the world. For export clients, we handle everything from A to Z: pick up from auctions and delivery to our warehouses , condition reports and photographs, container and RORO shipments, US Customs clearance. Our state of the art tracking system allows you to track your vehicle shipping process in real time. Your vehicle will be delivered safe and on time!
For our Canadian customers Auto Bid Master can deliver the vehicle to the US border side only. You can pick up your vehicle in person on the US side, have Auto Bid Master store it at border warehouse or have a Canadian Customs broker do the work for you.
Actual Cash Value
"Actual Cash Value" means the estimated retail value of the lot as submitted to Copart by the seller. If the lot has been damaged, this is the value prior to the occurrence of the damage. Retail automobile values may be obtained from Kelley Blue Book (kbb.com) and many other sources on the web. This number is presented for informational purposes only. Copart or Auto Bid Master makes no representations as to the validity or accuracy of the listed value.
Body Style is the manufacturer's designation of the vehicle's configuration.
BID4U represents the highest bidder during both the preliminary bidding process and the virtual auction. Simply enter the maximum price you are willing to pay for the lot during preliminary bidding and BID4U will bid on your behalf up to your maximum bid during the virtual auction. BID4U will only bid one increment over the current bid to maintain your position as the highest bidder. This allows you to purchase a vehicle below your maximum bid if bidding doesn't meet or exceed your maximum bid.
Color listed on this site is the common color name that reasonably represents the exterior color of the vehicle. Color is NOT the manufacturer's designated color name, but rather simply a general descriptive name.
The Current Bid is the highest price offered for this lot at this time. There may be a higher maximum bid being represented by VB2 BID4U.
Manufacturer's designation of the vehicle's power train.
Damage Codes are used to indicate known damage to the lot. Damage codes are listed as Primary Damage (1st) and Secondary Damage (2nd). Both Damage Codes indicate significant information about the lot and any one code should not be interpreted to carry more significance than the other. These codes indicate known or reported damage only and are limited by their nature. Copart expressly disclaims the accuracy of Damage Codes, as information may not accurately reflect the type or extent of damage to any vehicle. Damage Codes may not be used or relied upon for bidding purposes or for any other reason. Copart strongly recommends that Buyers thoroughly inspect lots before purchase.
Manufacturer's designation of the vehicle's power train.
Engine is the motor specification denoted by the VIN of the vehicle. Buyers are encouraged to inspect vehicles thoroughly before bidding to verify whether original equipment is present at time of sale.
Auction Location shows the Copart facility location that is processing the sale of the vehicle. The vehicle is at this location unless specified on the listing. For a complete list of Copart facilities, please check out the Vehicle Locations in the Vehicle Finder tab.
Designates the fuel type used by the engine as designated by the VIN.
Copart takes ten (10) digital images of each vehicle processed for sale. Images are stored in jpeg format.
Item numbers represent the order in which the lots will be sold during the Virtual Sale portion of VB2. Sales with a large number of items are broken down into different lanes.
| Item Numbers |
Description |
Lane |
| 1-500 |
Run & Drive Lots |
A |
| 501-600 |
Rental Cars |
A |
| 601-700 |
Motor Cycles |
A |
| 701-800 |
Boats/Jet Skis/Marine |
A |
| 801-900 |
Heavy Equipment |
A |
| 901-1000 |
Recreational Vehicles |
A |
| 1001-1100 |
Homeowners |
A |
| 1101-2000 |
Salvage Lots |
A |
| 2001-2200 |
Run & Drive Lots |
B |
| 2201-3000 |
Salvage Lots |
B |
| 3001-4000 |
Salvage Lots |
C |
| 4001-5000 |
Salvage Lots |
D |
| 5001-6000 |
Salvage Lots |
E |
Indicates whether Copart is in possession of the keys to the lot.
Lot Number is Copart's unique identifier for each vehicle.
Make is the manufacturer's brand name for a vehicle.
Model is the manufacturer designation of the lot.
Odometer codes are shown to reflect the known reliability of the odometer reading.
Actual means that the odometer reading is believed to be the true and actual mileage of the lot.
Exceeds Mechanical Limits means that the true mileage of the lot cannot be expressed because it has exceeded the capacity of the odometer to measure it, in other words it has "rolled over".
Exempt means that by Federal Law, no odometer code is required to be displayed for this lot.
Not Actual means that the odometer reading does not correctly reflect the mileage of the lot or it cannot be ascertained.
Repair Cost is the estimated cost to repair the vehicle as submitted to Copart by the seller of the vehicle. The Repair Cost listed here may vary greatly from the actual cost to repair this vehicle. The availability and use of recycled parts, varying labor rates, paint times, etc. greatly affect the cost to repair any vehicle. Copart recommends that each bidder evaluate the damage to determine the extent of the repairs necessary. This number is presented for informational purposes only. Copart or Auto Bid Master make no representations as to the validity or accuracy of the listed value.
Sale Date is the date that the Virtual Auction is conducted for the selected lot or facility.
Sale Time is the time when the Virtual Auction begins.
Sales Status indicates the current status of the lot. Possible values and their meanings are:
Pure Sale - No minimum bid or reserve price. Lot will be awarded to the highest bidder at the close of bidding during the Virtual Auction.
On Approval - Seller has reserved the right to approve the final high bid achieved during the Virtual Auction. Seller has until 5:00 pm PST one business day after the sale to approve the bid. The high bidder is obligated to purchase the vehicle if released by the seller within the approval period.
Minimum Bid - Seller has placed a reserve price on the lot. If the minimum bid is not surpassed during the Virtual Auction, Seller has until 5:00 pm PST one business day after the sale to accept the bid.
The Special Note area is a place where important information about the lot is displayed for the buyer's consideration when bidding.
Time Zone is the time zone in which the Copart facility is located.
Title type denotes the ownership documents that will be transferred to the buyer. Each state issues a wide variety of different ownership documents. Each type of document carries with it certain ownership rights and certain restrictions or burdens. Buyers should research the viability of each type of title document for their intended use of the lot prior to bidding. Each state maintains information on their websites for this purpose.
To view the list of Title Types by state and/or to select a different country and/or state:
These are only the current ownership documents for this lot; they do not in any way represent or attempt to represent any prior history of the lot. You may check the title history of any vehicle though companies such as AutoCheck (autocheck.com).
A VIN is the Vehicle Identification Number assigned by the manufacturer. Last 6 digits of the VIN are not disclosed to prevent fraud. Full VIN number is available to the highest bidder online or to anyone at the time of the vehicle inspection at the auction facility.
Year is the manufacturer's designated model year.
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