Using a Broker to Buy Salvage Cars at Copart and IAA Salvage Auctions and Save Money on Auction Fees 

I used a broker to buy a 99 jeep from copart. (Below numbers are all from 2020) Winning Bid: $2700 Broker fee: $200 excluding the $400 deposit. Copart Auction fee: $700 & storage fee of $50 Transport fee: $420 Final cost without repairs: $4075 I would have rather bought the jeep locally. Please make sure you consider all the fees when bidding on a vehicle.

Andre, thank you for taking the time educating all of us about what "not" to do..........., you're a gentlemen sir!

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By far you the only one that gives the information straight forward. I like how you explain everything

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You're awesome man! I literally spent 2 days on hold trying to figure this stuff out! Never got a definitive answer. You're too cool! Thank you!

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This should be required viewing! ty. 1 point on very low bids: if the car/bike stays below

i am so glad this vid exists. EXTREMELY helpful - thanks a lot

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Thanks!!!! This video helped me out so much. All the questions I had left that I couldn’t find answers to I found in your video! Def going through a broker now

Thank you for the information on auctions you have answered all my questions 👍

ANDRE .. you don't need to have an automotive dealer to get the business price You can have ANY KIND of a business license, not necessarily a car business You could be an accountant, car repair, electrician etc

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Broker shipping seems to cost more as there are just flipping a service. One RU-vidr said they nearly doubled the price of shipping quoted from Copart.

You are the best youtuber in this category, I'm surprised you get so little views.

Andrei........thank you for putting this info together. It is very useful. Although I live in Arizona, I had seen a car I was interested in at the local Phoenix Copart facility. I called them about taking a look at the car ahead of bidding and they said I could not. Only member can even view the car. Since the basic membership caps the highest bid on a vehicle, and this one could go up to $20k, I was not interested in purchasing the premium membership to look at one car. Now, I have found another car in Nevada which requires a broker. When I researched brokers, nearly all of them have very bad reviews (and some fake good reviews). Their BBB ratings are terrible. I would also need to hire an inspector for the car in Nevada, as you suggest in another video. The broker you said you have used in Michigan was the one I was thinking of using already, although there are a few negative reviews. Your price breakdown would seem to indicate that a broker is the way to go for someone like me looking at a little higher-priced car. Any additional suggestions?

Thanks for the explanation.

Thanks, man!

So, if you use a broker, and it delays the process by several weeks, then where is the car going to be during that time? Will it have to say at the auction yard (thus rack up parking fees), or will the broker have to tow the car to his own location (thus charge you for towing), or can you immediately pay the broker what you owe him and go pick up the car from the auction yourself?

Great video brother! I live in South Florida. Recently sold a car and I am highly interested obtaining other vehicles to sell. Thank you!

Great video, I'm not even interested in buying a car right now but I enjoyed all the great information

Andre I just like to make a comment about finance and insurance on these vehicles. I’ve been doing this for close to 30 years and I had many vehicles that had went to the auctions were rebuilt by me and then try to be sold even got inspected at dealerships you could find them nothing wrong with it yet banks would not loan on them and Insurance companies would not ensure them. Now for most people that are looking for a deal this is not that big a problem a lot of times they can get away with doing other types of finance and or getting insurance that is not your highest grade let’s say but that I think that really needs to be covered because reselling is so much more complicated and it’s tough to explain to people even when the car is perfect. i’ve lost many sales just because an insurance company made someone believe that the car was junk completely wrong by the way and or a bank just would not loan any money on it and you couldn’t talk to people you know in the same sense. Just some thoughts I really like your channel I’m watching all your videos getting ready to do my own on some Volkswagen pick ups just kind of a fan and I like your enthusiasm and just wanted to make sure you think about that when you’re talking with other people because that’s been a problem for me many times thank you

great DUDE... man thanks so much...

it is a chance like everything else if you want to be successful listen to those that want to help you and plan! good job on video

Legit..Great video

Great detailed information

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Sorry Andre. I realized you did answer my questions. Thanks

Thanks dude ! You saved me on this one ❤ appreciate! Hope I can get my Camaro shipped to my country: gonna use a better bid

gr8 infos. Cheers

I am following your videos and i think that this is the best way how you are doing it as a marketing stratgey also. Purely the best videos on the topic. Adnre, it is intersting for me you almost say точка, can i ask you from where are you comming ?

thx for the tips

Hey Andre. I always like to stop by and watch your videos. Thanks. Two questions came to my mind while watching this video: You said you used a broker a couple of times. I was wondering why since you're already a licensed dealer? Do brokers allow individuals who register with them to have 100% access to inventory or there will still be restrictions on certain vehicles? Thanks

Great video Well explained.

Thanks Dre

Excellent information, better bid is more copart cars ... I didn't like their fees they are higger then Salvage bid. Even I am going with advance motors

Thanks for video

Could you cover generally what you need to do after buying a salvage title car ? As in , the vehicle inspection and rebuilt title portion. I know that is hard as each state is a bit different but general overview of the process would be cool, going to be trying to bid on my first salvage this month, I had all the fees calculated to that point, then I realized its was going to be another 500 dollars i fees to the state :X . Its funny how Fees are well over 75 % of the price ill eventually have to pay.

if it was-n't for your help with all the good info. I think I would have lost my hard earn money buying a "trap" kind of car .THANK YOU

thank you !

When one buys cars in copart with a clean title, the broker does it necessarily register the car in the name of the buyer in the dmv or not? Thanks

Great vedio

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Thanks for the great info. When using a broker, Do you know if we pay taxes to them or to the DMV in CA? Thanks

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Great Content! question if anybody can answer: Can you open a Business account on Copart if you have a foreign (Non-US) business license?

Thank you for the knowledge. I bought a car from auction under a dealer and it came with a nocking Engine. The car is in the dealers name. Can I sell it as is without registering it under my name?

I was a buyer of this and it is very clear that money is lost, honestly, it is better to get dealer licenses without having a lot since the cars are ready for reselling and in the salvage auction many of those cars have been through floods and you can be cheated

💪💪💪💪💪 good stuff

What's the best way to find a body shop to do my repairs on my salvage vehicles? Anyone know someone in Jacksonville,Fl?

I called Advance Motors, LLC. They are a registered broker for IAA although there is no mention on their website because they focus on Copart. They have a completely different registration for IAA and there is no 45 day trial, only a $100 annual registration fee. I see no way to register for IAA on their website so I would be inclined to not use them for IAA.

Wish I would have found this video before I signed up. But still great info.

Thanks you sir 🙏

Thank you for the detailed info. I'm a public Copart Buyer and I've purchased around 10 cars to far. Only being able to purchase in far away states that alow public bidders is very time consuming when you have to pick them up yourself. Hope to check out Advance motors tomorrow.

Can you do a video for foreigners outside the USA? I.e from payment to shipping.

The bad thiing about some brokers, some of them require a security deposit (~10%) which can be loss if you win the auction and you don't pay for the vehicle. Also, they will charge you another 10-15% as a relisting fee.

Yow bro for this video i will subscribe

Hi, I have a question... How can we identify the exact date of auction in IAAI which is not yet assigned for auction..

excellent video now I'm concerned when you say a broker takers 4-6 weeks to do paper work. copart will be charging me storage fee of $5 first day $10 second day and I think $20 for every other day? or do they release the vehicle right away to the broker? or just release vehicle to me? which I this there aposed to doing cutting there transporter out. I expect to get this vehicle registored in Alabama a couple days after delivery. not 4-6 weeks. I need to be driving this vehicle right away.

Thanks for the video. The question I cannot find the answer to is: 1- Can I, as a tourist, buy a vehicle through a broker? 2- When purchased through a broker, for example, when the vehicle is brought to the address I specified, does the intermediary company deliver the vehicle to me with a "clean title"?

You are the best

Is there a broker that will send you a REassignment so you can sell it directly to anyone or a business? like throw it back to an autcion.

General question re Sales Tax on a Copart Salvage Car... I know from previous experience buying from other local dealers (who also buy from Coparts) the local place does NOT charge me a State Sales Tax... I just incur that when I go convert that Salvage Title in A Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title... So bottom line, if I were to buy a salvage car through Copart either on mu own (if poss) or if by going through a broker, I will also incur the Sales Tax on Copart Salvage Car??? And then another Local State Sales Tax at the end upon trying to get the Rebuilt Title (i.e. Double Dip on Taxes???)

Thanks alot for explaining I was trying to buy one but they didn't let me as a public buyer in California 😅

My question is if you don't register with Copart and you go with a broker, then how can you inspect the car at Copart?

Are you required to pay for transportation just to get possession of the vehicle? I want to drive the clean car or transport with a trailer myself.

Everything has changed, and now IAA and Copart now take same fee of 7% from public buyer and 5.5% from broker. The difference is not too much, just 2.5% or $ 200

Great advice and videos thank you so much!!

Would it be cheaper to make a DBA for a business License to re sale cars ect... or just go with a broker ?

They also charge you more for the paperwork. So it will be $400 then another $200 maybe

What brokers you recommend?? best service and less fees?

Please my question is, can I buy I ship to Africa? But I'm not in American, but I leave in England. Please can u advice me