Guide to Buying a Used Unrecorded Car at Auction

At Copart UK Limited, we sell more than 300,00 vehicles each year through our online auctions. These vehicles consist of accident damaged vehicles in Salvage Categories B, C, D, S and N. We also sell Used Unrecorded vehicles which can vary from moderate damage to light damage such as minor dents and scratches.

What are the benefits of buying a Used Unrecorded car?

If you are looking to purchase a vehicle to repair and sell on, Category U vehicles might be just what you are looking for. Buying used vehicles at auction could save you a considerable amount over buying a used car at a dealership, and if you have the skills and knowledge required to repair and restore the vehicle, you could have the potential to make a decent profit when re-selling.

The variety of damage found in Category U – Used Unrecorded vehicles mean that they are suitable to a wide range of buyers who may want to take on their first repair challenge, or the more expert buyers who have repaired salvage vehicles in the past.

What types of Used Unrecorded vehicles can I buy at Copart?

We have an expansive collection of Used Unrecorded vehicles for sale at our auctions including cars, agricultural items, caravans and RVs, classic cars, motorcycles and more… We update our stock every single day so don’t forget to keep checking to see if we have what you’re looking for.

What should I consider when buying a Used Unrecorded car?

Due to the varying levels of damage that Used Unrecorded cars come in, it is always recommended that you complete background research before placing your bid. We advise ringing the Operations Centre that the vehicle is stored at to gain further information on the Used Unrecorded Lot, and if possible arrange an appointment to come and inspect the vehicle in person.

Here are just of the couple of websites that we recommend when completing your research:

https://vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk/

https://www.hpi.co.uk/

Do I need any licences to bid on a Category U car?

No, anyone can bid on a CAT U – Used Unrecorded car from Copart, providing you have registered on our website, agreed to our Trade Terms and Conditions and completed our registration process. Category B salvage is the only vehicle category on Copart.co.uk which require a licence in order to bid.

How to get started

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Registering as a Copart Member is easy, just fill in the form on our registration page. Once you submit the form, you will be sent a confirmation email containing your login information and password. Passwords are usually received within 20 minutes.

Please note: You will not be able to bid on vehicles until the registration steps are complete and your account has been activated.
 

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