Anyone used/use Copart??

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Hi
I have just created an account with Copart.

Tbh, I have looked at the site but I still do not understand it fully.

For example, this lot is being auctioned this week:

https://www.copart.co.uk/lot/39137729

There is such little info, can I take it that is does not start, is there a way to get the reg number??

Then there Is the live auction itself, I watched a couple this morning and there is a round timer, within one revolution, if there is no more bids, does it sell for the amount shown? If there is another bid, the timer goes around again?

This is what it looks like. Plus then there is a 'bonus' timer! lol
Is this just to give people more time to bid, hence pushing the prices up?

Lots of questions but easy I guess for those that have purchased from Copart

Cheers

[TROOPER88]

Thanks

I am hoping to hear from those that have purchased from and used Copart specifically.

Thanks for the input though

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I just spoke with them on the phone and they were not overly helpful tbh.

I am correct in the way the timer works but to be able to bid, you have to pay an annual fee, I think this is £50

Are they all insurance vehicles?

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mrunderhill said:

Searching for the VIN (from the photo on Copart): WP0ZZZ98ZYU600411 on https://isitnicked.com/customer/vehicle_search.php
It says the number plate is: ****JGW

On Copart the pictures show the other half of the reg plate: V978
So reg is V978 JGW

Thanks but in this specific case the full reg is listed

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strath44 said:

I'm just adding a note of interest to this really.

I follow quite a few American you tubers and they seem to be continually buying good Copart cars, it would appear better in organisation and vehicle quality in the US than hear.
Whether Copart help said youtubers cherrypick cars or not you can't be sure but there's been some nice stuff from the likes of Samcrac, Vtuned and B is for Build.

I'm watching a 997 on Copart just now with no real intention of buying just for fun but it would make a great track day car with its dubious history and current damage.

It appears there is a real trend for certain (salvage) companies doing basic work on damaged vehicles such as panel / suspension / wheel replacement not just to get the car rolling but to make it look better than it is then selling it on.

Similarly I've heard horror stories of cars with major mechanical faults "going missing" then turning up after the insurance has paid out on a fully working car. Said broken car then appears as stolen recovered but you are actually taking on a bigger problem.

The Boxster the OP has posted certainly looks a bargain but it looks rough and you can really scout the country and get a leggy running one for sub £2k easily then I'm not sure I see the point, especially if it had head-gasket failure.

Having said that also interested to hear from anyone using Copart!

https://www.copart.co.uk/lot/39315729

Edited by strath44 on Tuesday 25th June 16:02

Great post.

It is actually from watching Samcrac that I first heard of Copart.

The Boxster I listed would break for 1k so it would not be the end of the world if it indeed could not be started.

The fact that it has been vandalised makes me think that it has simply been written off by an insurance company. The car has little vale so this could easily be the case.

I will have a think

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I think that if I were to pursue it, like with the example I added, I would view it as a parts / breaker and then anything more is a bonus.

Having had a closer look at the Boxster, they have put a pic of the ignition barrel with the outer shroud missing. I have a feeling that the barrel looks damaged thus the reason it will not start / they can not verify the mileage etc.

I did do an MOT check on it though.

Cheers

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strath44 said:

Had a bit of a more detailed look at that boxster last night, its just a pity the miles aren't a little lower and it would make a great project rather than a probable breaker! You would be hoping new ignition barrel and locks, new roof, service and away you go!
Boxsters are now over 20 years old in introduction and I'm pretty sure the prices have flat lined, good time to get in the market!

This exactly!

A second hand roof is cheap.

The same with a second hand lock set, I am unsure if the ignition barrel can simply be swapped or if there is an element of programming required?

It does need tyres

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Pastor Of Muppets said:

Thread ressurection instead of another new thread.

Just wondering if anyone knows what the letter at the end of the lot number on the windscreen denotes?, there are at least 3 that I know
of and they are X, C, and P, I know that X means it is direct from insurance company but does anyone know what the others are?

X: Stolen recovered
C: Copart own
P: Private entry

Avoid Copart at all costs