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Read CarProxy articles to get started on CarProxy and buying cars on Copart auto auction, as well as automotive trends, auto auction best practices, and everything you’ll need to know to make the best vehicle purchases. Online auto auctions move fast and the transaction process can have a lot of details and multiple fees. CarProxy articles provide transparency and guidance through the whole process.Understanding Post-Auction Counter Offers on Copart
Published in Buying on CopartDecember 10th 2025
When bidding on salvage or used vehicles through online auctions like Copart, you might notice that not every vehicle sells as soon as the auction ends. In many cases, highest bid does not meet the seller’s minimum price, also known as the reserve price. But this doesn’t always mean you’ve lost the opportunity to buy the vehicle — this is where post-auction counter offers come in.
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5 min readBuying Salvage & Used Vehicles in Alabama: What Makes It Different From Other States?
Published in Buying on CopartDecember 1st 2025
Buying salvage or used vehicles through online auctions like Copart has become one of the easiest ways for car buyers, rebuilders, and flippers to source vehicles. But the rules, requirements, and restrictions vary widely from state to state. Knowing the rules before you start bidding is key to avoiding unnecessary fees and complications. This can impact the buying, payments, and titling. Alabama is one of the more unique states for buying salvage vehicles through auctions.
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5 min readHow Seasonal Weather Impacts Copart Auctions
Published in Buying on CopartNovember 14th 2025
Shopping for vehicles on Copart through the seasons presents new issues to contend with and new opportunities. The winter season on Copart tends to see less competition in the bidding however you’ll have to prepare for vehicles that come with unique faults. Rust from salted winter roads, hidden leaks, and more. This can be the best season to buy on Copart if you know what to look for in cars.
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2 min readWhat’s the Best Copart Broker to Use
Published in Buying on CopartOctober 13th 2025
Looking for the best Copart broker to use for non-dealer licensed buyers brings a handful of questions along with it. Choosing the best broker depends on what you’re looking to do. There are benefits to the different membership styles and support available.
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5 min readBest Salvage Vehicles to Buy on Copart
Published in Buying on CopartSeptember 8th 2025
Buying the best salvage vehicles on Copart starts with a lot of questions. What are you looking for in a salvage vehicle? If you’re buying on Copart for a fixer-upper that you plan to daily drive or for a vehicle to flip there are a few consistent aspects. You’re looking for vehicles that are cheap and easy to fix, that have a large selection, and are desirable but attainable. Rare vehicles are more difficult to source parts for and the buyer audience is much smaller.
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5 min readTop 5 Mistakes Non-Dealers Make at Copart
Published in Buying on CopartAugust 18th 2025
Buying vehicles on Copart is a unique experience and non-dealers don’t have the insider knowledge or experience to make good or safe decisions. The process is different, the pricing and payment process is different, and the title process is different. You can rack up fees quickly with these top 5 mistakes non-dealers make at Copart.
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5 min readHow to Pick Up Your Copart Vehicle: A Step-by-Step Guide
Published in Buying on CopartJuly 29th 2025
You’ve made your account, bid on a vehicle, and won the auction…now what. We’ll walk you through how to pick up your Copart vehicle with step-by-step instructions. It’s pretty easy if you know what you need ahead of time. Going in unprepared can lead to delays and fees.
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5 min readCopart Purchased Vehicle Checklist Before You Pick Up
Published in Buying on CopartJuly 28th 2025
Vehicles are complex and expensive so you want to make sure that everything lines up with what you thought you were buying. This is especially important when buying used or salvaged vehicles from Copart. Go with a vehicle checklist before picking up your Copart vehicle and accepting all of the issues that the vehicle has. Addressing issues after pick up becomes much more difficult as it’s difficult to prove the new issues didn’t happen during vehicle delivery, plus accepting the vehicle in a way is verifying that it matches the online photos and description.
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5 min readBuying From an Online Auto Auction
Published in Buying on CopartMarch 21st 2025
Buying from an online auto auction is one of the best ways to find rare vehicles or cars on discount. There’s a lot to consider though. Unlike buying in person at a dealership, there are a lot of unknowns and a lot less help. We’re here to help bridge the gap of knowledge for beginner auto auction buyers.
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5 min readTypes of Damage to Avoid When Purchasing a Salvage Vehicle on Copart.com
Published in Buying on CopartFebruary 2nd 2025
Buying a salvage vehicle online brings with it a handful of pitfalls and costs to consider. This is especially true in 2025. The cost of parts and labor are high and repairing vehicles can quickly outpace the end value of the vehicle. That’s why salvage vehicles come at such a discount.
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5 min readHow to Avoid Copart Fees
Published in Buying on CopartFebruary 1st 2025
You can avoid Copart fees by knowing what to expect ahead of time and planning accordingly. It’s not the easiest process and if you’re new to salvage vehicle shopping you can easily and quickly rack up fees. Some fees are unavoidable and are part of the process so you need to factor them in before you bid. Check out our fees resource to understand expected fees.
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5 min readHow to Get Started Buying Salvage Vehicles
Published in Buying on CopartDecember 15th 2024
Knowing how to get started buying salvage vehicles on Copart can be the toughest part for new buyers. Vehicle shopping should be fun, informative, and straightforward. There are hundreds of Copart vehicle transactions per day so the process should be clear. It’s not always that easy though.
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5 min readHow to Get Started Buying on Copart
Published in Buying on CopartJuly 15th 2024
The first time buying on Copart will require a few things to get started. For non-licensed buyers, you’ll need a broker account like CarProxy. CarProxy facilitates the transaction for the online auction for consumers. If you’ve already signed up on Copart that is fine but ideally you create your account on the broker first as it will often save you steps or money. You’ll need a deposit regardless. The deposit sets the bidding limit as well. Typically your deposit will be 10% of your purchase limit. You’ll also need to verify identity with documents so have your paperwork ready.
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5 min readHow To Visit A Copart Yard
Published in Buying on CopartJuly 10th 2024
Copart has 200+ used and salvage vehicle yards that allow visits and vehicle views.
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5 min readBuy On Copart With Lowest Buy Fees
Published in Buying on CopartJune 25th 2024
Bid on Copart.com without a broker's license through CarProxy. We’re a certified Copart broker and a licensed dealer. CarProxy provides access to the premier used and salvage auto auction with the lowest fees of any Copart partner. Access more than 300,000 cars for sale in online car auctions on Copart.com. Shop online for repairable cars, salvage vehicles, wrecked trucks, SUVs, motorcycles at the lowest broker fee available. Buy used cars online confidently with transparent pricing and a trackable process from purchase to delivery.
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5 min readShould you buy a salvage vehicle or a used vehicle?
Published in Buying on CopartApr 22nd 2024
When shopping for vehicles on online auctions you will find yourself deciding between a salvage vehicle or used vehicle. Salvage vehicles can bring a lot of issues but are often offered at a price that compensates for potential headaches. It’s not like a used vehicle though, there are more technicalities and hurdles involved.
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5 min readWho Uses CarProxy
Published in Buying on CopartApr 1st 2024
CarProxy supports a wide variety of online car auction buyers. As an official broker partner of Copart, CarProxy is authorized to facilitate transactions for non-dealer licensed buyers.
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2 min readUnderstanding online car buying fees
Published in Buying on CopartMar 27th 2024
Understanding online car buying fees can be a daunting task. Auctions and brokers have multiple fees that can feel overwhelming or confusing. Often times these fees are non-optional or even opaque as to what they’re for. Here are the explanations for Copart and broker fees that you may see when shopping with CarProxy, the lowest fees of any broker.
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5 min readFirst Time Buying on Copart Car Auction
Published in Buying on CopartMar 19th 2024
Your first time buying on Copart is made easy and affordable with CarProxy. Knowing the fees up front and working with a transparent broker that provides the best experience is important in such a large transaction.
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6 min readCarProxy articles offer guidance to improve your experience of buying and selling used vehicles on Copart. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned seller, our articles provide insights across bidding strategies, understanding vehicle condition reports, and market conditions. Step-by-step instructions on how to register for auctions, place bids, complete purchases, and read the market. Sellers of online vehicle auctions can benefit from our tips and how-to’s for maximizing your process. Comprehensive advice from industry experts in auto auctions provide insights to make you as competitive as possible.
