The first step to bid and buy at Copart auctions is to register as a buyer. Fill in the registration form and follow the steps. You will have to choose between Basic or Premium subscription. As a last step you must attach the requested documentation.

Yes, you can visit the vehicles before the online auctions. Although we have high quality images and detailed descriptions of each vehicle on the web, it is always advisable to visit our locations beforehand to see the vehicles in situ. Remember that bids cannot be cancelled and it is your responsibility to view and check the vehicle before placing a bid.

There are two main methods for bidding on Copart auctions:

Preliminary Bidding

Once the vehicle is listed on Copart’s website, Copart Members can place preliminary bids (‘pre-bids’) on vehicles at any time up to one hour before the start of the live auction. Pre-bids will be represented during the live auction and could be the winning bid if no other bidder submits a higher bid during either the pre-bid phase or the live auction. IIn the event of a tie between the preliminary bid and the auction bid, the bid placed during the auction will prevail.

Live Bidding

Bidders can bid live against other Members during a virtual auction. If a Member’s bid is the highest when the circular, dynamic countdown timer stops, the Member wins the sale of the vehicle (In case the vehicle has a reserve, it will be pending the seller's approval).

If you have won a vehicle at auction, payment must be made within three (3) business days (counting from the day you receive the invoice) by bank transfer. Once you have made the payment and our financial department verifies the deposit, the "Gate Pass Pin" (PIN code that authorizes the withdrawal) will be generated. Without any further documents, you will be able to pick up the vehicles by providing this code to our yard operators.

In case there are any pending payments, the PIN code will not be generated until they have been paid in full. You will be able to make outstanding payments by credit card by logging into your user area (Payments >> Payments Due). Buyers have five (5) working days (from the day you receive the invoice) to pick up the vehicles. Once this period has expired, the buyer will be charged for the storage of the vehicles.

You can hire our transportation service to pick up the vehicles, but if you prefer to hire an external company, remember these 6 tips:

• Schedule pick-up during normal business hours.
• Have ready the Member Number and lot numbers of the vehicle being picked up.
• Loading is first-come, first-served.
• For safety reasons and to avoid accidents, loading shall not be carried out in trucks that are not specifically prepared for the transport of vehicles, so it is obligatory in all cases, that the transport is carried out in vehicle tow trucks
• For all medium vans, the use of a tow truck with a winch is mandatory for pick-up. If it is possible to load directly on the tow truck, it shall be done with the engine at the rear of the tow truck.
• For all large vans and trucks, a tow truck with a winch will be mandatory for removal. There will be no direct loading on the tow truck.

Yes, Copart Spain currently provide International Transport Service. For more information you can access in the menu to "Services and Support" >> "Transport"

The reasons why you may not be able to bid if your account is active are the following:

• You are bidding on a vehicle for dismantling. Check the vehicle's data sheet in the characteristics section. Only scrapyards can bid for this type of vehicle.
• Your subscription is Basic. Check that you have not bid on a vehicle over €5,000 or have already placed a previous bid. The Basic subscription allows you to bid on a vehicle in each auction up to a limit of 5.000€. You will have to upgrade your subscription to Premium.
• Your business license is not updated. Check that all your data and documents are up to date.

All bids are exclusive of VAT. The amount that will be invoiced for the vehicle will depend on the VAT type that appears in the characteristics of the vehicle and the fiscal address of the buyer.

For buyers with billing address in Spain:

• If in the VAT information appears NO, the vehicle will be invoiced without VAT.
• If the VAT information shows YES, the vehicle will be invoiced with VAT (+ 21%) since the vehicle is a General Regime vehicle.

For buyers with billing address outside Spain:

• The amount to be invoiced for the lot will always be the amount of the highest winning bid.