ProductOctober 2026
AI-powered vehicle search rolls out to all members
Members can now describe the vehicle they need in plain language and get ranked results in seconds.
Press releasesAbout Copart
The world’s online vehicle marketplace
Founded in 1982, Copart built the first online salvage auction and has grown into a global remarketing platform connecting sellers with buyers in more than 150 countries.
At a glance
- Founded
- 1982
- Headquarters
- Dallas, Texas
- Marketplace
- 9 countries
- Bidders
- 1M+ registered
- Vehicles sold per year
- 4M+
- Vehicles available today
- 175K+
- Locations worldwide
- 200+
- Online auctions
- 100%
Our story
From a Dallas salvage yard to a global marketplace
Four decades of reinventing how vehicles change hands.
Copart began as a single salvage auction in Dallas, Texas. In an industry built on physical auctions, we saw an opportunity to connect buyers and sellers online — and in 2003 we ran our first live internet auction. Today, virtually every Copart sale happens online.
Our members include rebuilders, dealers, exporters, dismantlers, body shops and everyday drivers. Our sellers include insurers, banks, rental companies, fleets and individuals. What connects them is a marketplace that prices vehicles openly and moves them efficiently.
As the network grew, so did the services around it: condition reports, transport, title support and a mobile experience that lets members bid from anywhere. More than four million vehicles are sold through Copart each year.
Milestones
1982
Copart founded in Dallas as a salvage vehicle auction.
2003
First live online auction marks the shift to digital bidding.
2010s
National yard network and mobile bidding expand member access.
Today
4M+ vehicles sold each year across 200+ locations globally.
What we stand for
Values that guide the marketplace
Our culture is built on trust, invention and service — for members, sellers and the communities where we work.
Integrity first
Every auction, listing and invoice is built on transparency. Buyers know what they are bidding on and sellers know what to expect.
Relentless innovation
We invented the online salvage auction. We keep reinventing it with better data, mobile bidding and AI-assisted search.
Customer obsessed
Members, sellers and partners are at the centre of every decision — from yard operations to the bidding experience.
A more sustainable market
Remarketing and repairing vehicles extends their useful life and keeps valuable parts out of landfill.
Community
Investing in the places we operate
Copart Cares supports the communities around our yards through giving, disaster relief and skills education.
Copart Cares
Employee-led giving supports food banks, disaster relief and family services in the communities where we operate.
Disaster response
When severe weather strikes, our teams help coordinate vehicle recovery and support local relief partners.
Education & skills
Scholarships and technician training programs help build the next generation of automotive professionals.
Copart Cares
Giving back, one community at a time
Our teams volunteer with local organizations throughout the year, from food drives to technician mentorship.
Member news
What’s new at Copart
NetworkSeptember 2026
New Copart location opens to serve the Southeast
The newest yard expands capacity for salvage, wholesale and tow services across the region.
Press releasesMobileAugust 2026
Night Cap sales expand to more locations
Evening auctions give members more flexibility to bid after work, with live support available.
Press releasesMember reviews
What members say
Feedback from buyers and sellers who use Copart every week.
“I won a repairable SUV on my phone during a lunch break. The condition report was accurate and transport was booked in the same afternoon.”
Marcus T.
Independent rebuilder · Texas
“We moved our entire end-of-lease fleet through Copart. The account team handled titles and pickups so our staff could focus on operations.”
Dana L.
Fleet manager · Midwest
“The watchlist alerts are the reason I keep coming back. I set my search once and Copart does the hunting for me.”
Priya S.
Member since 2021 · California
Reviews are illustrative sample content for this demo build.
Careers
Build the future of remarketing
From yard operations to engineering, Copart teams solve complex logistics problems at national scale.
Technology & product
Engineers, designers and data scientists building the marketplace.
Yard operations
Teams managing intake, photography, storage and release at 200+ locations.
Sales & account management
Partners to insurers, fleets, dealers and international buyers.
Corporate functions
Finance, legal, people and customer support roles in Dallas and beyond.
Press
Press releases
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Copart reports third quarter fiscal 2026 results
October 14, 2026
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Copart announces expansion of its U.S. yard network
September 2, 2026
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Copart launches AI-assisted inventory search
July 22, 2026
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Copart publishes annual sustainability report
May 19, 2026
Press items are sample content for this demonstration. Media inquiries: press@copart.com.
Investor relations
Copart at a glance
Copart is a publicly traded company. These figures are illustrative for the demo build.
1982
Year founded
Dallas, Texas
200+
Locations worldwide
9 countries
4M+
Vehicles sold per year
FY2026 illustrative
Investor inquiries
Contact Copart, Inc. investor relations for filings and reports.