Buying an Accident Damaged Car at Auction
Your Guide to Buying Accident Damaged Cars
About Joining Salvage Car Auctions
Where to Buy Salvage Cars at Auction
Looking for used or salvage cars to bid on? At Copart UK Limited, we auction over 300,000 used and salvage vehicles online every year and with our ever-expanding range of stock, there’s always something for everyone.
Amongst our vast range of vehicles, you’ll find; cars, motorcycles, classics, agricultural vehicles, HGV’s and more. Our vehicles range from Used vehicles to Salvage including Category B – Breaker which can only be dismantled for parts.
How to Sell Salvage Cars at Auction
Have you got vehicles to sell? With our industry expertise and global buyer base, Copart's Trade 1st Choice service could maximise their potential value for you. Copart sells around 2 million vehicles globally to buyers in over 100 countries, giving your vehicles extensive exposure with a leading marketing company.
Simply complete our online form and enter your vehicle into an auction (terms and conditions apply). Once you have submitted your form, you will be assigned a dedicated Regional Sales Executive (RSE) who will be able to support you with the process of selling your vehicle at auction.
Who Can Buy Salvage Cars at Auction?
Anyone can buy an accident damaged vehicle from Copart, as long as you have the knowledge and skill required to repair the vehicle as well as being registered on our website and have an active account having agreed to our Trade Terms and Conditions.
However, buying Category B vehicles slightly differs but is just as easy as buying any other vehicles on our website. The only difference with buying Category B vehicles is that the Buyer must hold and be able to send us the required licences so we can authorise and allow them to purchase vehicles of this category.
At Copart, we understand that buying salvage cars online could be a risk, so we highly recommend that our Members take the time to view a vehicle prior to placing a bid. Just call the facility where the vehicle is being stored and arrange an appointment.
How to Buy Salvage Cars at Auction
Copart UK sells more than 300,000 vehicles each year through online auctions, so whether you’re looking to expand your own stock or find the perfect project car, our industry expertise can help you every step of the way.
To Register, simply fill out the registration form on our Registration page. Once you submit the registration form, you will be sent a confirmation email containing your login information and password (passwords are usually emailed within five minutes). Next, pay the £50 non-refundable registration fee. We also ask you to send a photocopy of your driving license or passport along with two original utility bills. Now you will gain access to bid on thousands of vehicles in our daily auctions. Memberships last until the end of the year purchased.
What are the Salvage Vehicle Categories?
Each salvage vehicle is different and will come with varying levels of damage, so make sure that you read all the Lot information provided as well as completing your own research, this way you can decide whether your skills are suitable for this type of car.
Copart auction a wide range of stock, from Category B – Breakers to Used vehicles. The salvage vehicles we auction are categorised in accordance with the Code of Practice Categorisation of Motor Vehicle Salvage. The categories are as follows;
- - Category A (Scrap)
- - Category B (Breaker)
- - Category S (Repairable Structural)
- - Catgeory N (Repairable Non-Structrual)
- - Used Vehicles (Used or stolen/ recovered vehicles)
The level of damage caused to our stock helps define its category. The types of damage to our stock varies from; fire, water/flood, mechanical, vandalism, normal wear, undercarriage and more. Find out more
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Can You Buy Used Vehicles at a Salvage Vehicle Auction?
Yes, as well as salvage cars, Copart also sell Used Unrecorded vehicles which can vary from moderate damage to light damage such as minor dents and scratches.
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.
What Type of Vehicles Can You Buy at Auction?
Our expansive collection features; Agricultural, Caravans, Cars, Classics, HGV’s, Motorcycles, Plant, Vans and more…