Copart History

Copart UK handles more than 500,000 vehicles each year through online auctions.

Members all over the world have come to Copart because of our extensive stock with 1000s of vehicles available for bidding each day. Members can choose salvage and non-salvage vehicles including agricultural and plant, HGVs, commercial vehicles, motorcycles and more, from any of our British auctions. Becoming a Copart Member is easy, please visit our How to Buy page for more information.

Copart sells vehicles for a variety of customers including finance companies, banks, dealers, fleets, rental car companies and the insurance industry. Copart also sells vehicles for franchised, independent and wholesale motor traders. We have 22 Operation Centres across the United Kingdom, and over 200 locations throughout the United States, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, Spain, Germany and Brazil, allowing us to be closer to both our Members and Sellers. We are constantly growing and expanding our British auction locations to make sure they are accessible to all Members, wherever they may be situated.

Copart was founded in 1982 by CEO Willis J. Johnson. Johnson with his entrepreneurial spirit, along with a strong work ethic and a passion for change, started Copart with just one salvage yard in California. In 1994, he took Copart public (NASDAQ: "CPRT"), raising the money needed to expand the company. The development of VB3, Copart’s online auction system transformed Copart from a salvage vehicle auction company into a company offering a global remarketing platform that links buyers and sellers around the world.

Copart’s vision is to continually offer compelling, innovative and unique products and services whilst maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. Download our  Android or Apple app today and get started.