Copart Public Search Scraper

Extract vehicle auction listings from Copart.com — the largest online auto auction marketplace. Scrape salvage, clean title, and wholesale vehicles by any search query, make, model, damage type, location, or title type. Returns up to 125,000+ live auction listings with full vehicle details, pricing, and images.

What data does it extract?

Each vehicle record contains 35–39 fields, including:

Field	Description	Example
lot_number	Unique Copart lot ID	99714325
vin	Vehicle Identification Number (partial)	WBAVL1C50FV******
year	Model year	2015
make	Manufacturer	BMW
model	Model	X1
trim	Trim / sub-model	XDRIVE28I
color	Exterior color	WHITE
engine	Engine description	2.0L 4
cylinders	Number of cylinders	4
fuel_type	Fuel type	GAS, ELECTRIC, DIESEL
transmission	Transmission type	AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
drive	Drive type	ALL WHEEL DRIVE, FWD, RWD
keys	Keys available	YES, NO
odometer	Odometer reading	69676
odometer_unit	Unit of measurement	MI, EXEMPT
odometer_reading_type	Reading type	ACTUAL, NOT ACTUAL
primary_damage	Primary damage type	FRONT END, REAR END
secondary_damage	Secondary damage type	SIDE
title_group_code	Title group code	TITLEGROUP_S, TITLEGROUP_C
title_group	Title group description	SALVAGE TITLE, CLEAN TITLE
title_description	Full title document name	CERTIFICATE OF SALVAGE
title_state	State that issued the title	PA, FL
lot_condition	Vehicle condition category	RUNS AND DRIVES, ENHANCED VEHICLES
sale_status	Auction status	MINIMUM_BID, PURE_SALE
bid_status	Current bid status	NEVER_BID
current_bid	Current highest bid (USD)	475.00
buy_it_now_price	Buy It Now price (USD)	2500.00
acv	Actual Cash Value / ACV	9123.00
estimated_retail_value	Estimated retail value (USD)	10065.00
auction_date	Auction date/time (ISO 8601 UTC)	2026-05-06T14:00:00+00:00
sale_location	Copart yard name	PA - PITTSBURGH SOUTH
sale_yard_number	Yard number	85
state	US state code	PA
country	Country	USA
item_url	Direct link to lot on copart.com	https://www.copart.com/lot/99714325
imageUrl	Primary thumbnail URL	https://cs.copart.com/...
images	Full-size image URL(s)	["https://cs.copart.com/..."]
images_high_res	High-resolution image URL(s)	["https://cs.copart.com/..."]
scraped_at	Scrape timestamp (ISO 8601)	2026-05-06T13:09:31Z

How to use

1. Navigate to Copart and apply your filters

Go to copart.com and use the search bar or filter panel to find the vehicles you want. You can filter by:

• Make/Model (BMW, Toyota, Tesla, etc.)
• Damage type (Front End, Rear End, Flood, etc.)
• Title type (Salvage, Clean, Certificate)
• Location/State (individual Copart yards)
• Vehicle type (Cars, SUVs, Trucks, Motorcycles)
• Year range
• And many more

2. Copy the URL

Once you have the results you want, copy the URL from your browser's address bar.

Example URLs that work:

https://www.copart.com/lotSearchResults/?free=true&query=BMW
https://www.copart.com/lotSearchResults/?free=true&query=Toyota+Camry
https://www.copart.com/lotSearchResults/?free=true&query=Tesla
https://www.copart.com/lot/99714325

3. Paste into the scraper

Paste the URL into the Start URL input field and set the Max Items you need.

Input parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
startUrl	String (URL)	Yes	Any Copart search results URL or a single lot URL starting with https://www.copart.com/
maxItems	Integer	No	Maximum number of records to return (default: 100, max: 1,000,000)

Use cases

• Insurance & claims research — Look up salvage vehicles by VIN prefix or damage type to assess repair costs and market values
• Auto dealer sourcing — Find wholesale and rebuilder-eligible vehicles across all US Copart yards
• Vehicle history research — Identify vehicles that passed through Copart auctions with damage and title information
• Pricing analysis — Track bid trends, ACV vs. retail values, and current bid data for market research
• Fleet monitoring — Monitor specific makes/models across all Copart locations
• Data aggregation — Build datasets of salvage vehicle inventory for analytics or ML training

Frequently Asked Questions

How much data can I scrape?

The scraper can return up to 125,000+ live listings in a single run. Copart currently lists approximately 125,799 total vehicles across all locations. The maxItems parameter controls how many records you receive.

How fresh is the data?

Each run scrapes Copart's live search index. Auction dates, bid prices, and availability are current at scrape time. We recommend running the scraper regularly if you need up-to-date bid information.

Why is the VIN partially masked?

Copart's public search API masks the last 6 characters of VINs (e.g., WBAVL1C50FV******) in public search results. This is by design from Copart. The full VIN is available to registered Copart members.

What Copart search filters are supported?

Any URL you can create by browsing copart.com works as the startUrl. The scraper reads the search parameters directly from the URL, so all Copart filter combinations are supported.

Can I scrape a single lot?

Yes! Paste a single lot URL (e.g., https://www.copart.com/lot/99714325) and the scraper will return that vehicle's details.

Can I search globally or only in the US?

Copart operates globally. The scraper supports Copart's international sites if you navigate to them and copy the search URL. The primary focus is US inventory where the lotSearchResults URL pattern is used.

What is the estimated retail value (ERV)?

The estimated_retail_value field is Copart's automated valuation based on vehicle condition, market data, and auction history. The acv (Actual Cash Value) represents the insured/appraised value.

Are motorcycle and truck listings supported?

Yes — Copart lists all vehicle types including cars, SUVs, trucks, motorcycles, boats, RVs, and heavy equipment. Filter by vehicle type on copart.com and paste the filtered URL.

What happens if a lot has no images?

The imageUrl, images, and images_high_res fields will be absent from the record. Only fields with actual data are included in the output.

Output example

{
  "lot_number": "99714325",
  "vin": "WBAVL1C50FV******",
  "year": 2015,
  "make": "BMW",
  "model": "X1",
  "trim": "XDRIVE28I",
  "color": "WHITE",
  "engine": "2.0L  4",
  "cylinders": 4,
  "fuel_type": "GAS",
  "transmission": "AUTOMATIC",
  "drive": "ALL WHEEL DRIVE",
  "keys": "NO",
  "odometer": 69676,
  "odometer_unit": "MI",
  "odometer_reading_type": "ACTUAL",
  "primary_damage": "FRONT END",
  "secondary_damage": "SIDE",
  "title_group_code": "TITLEGROUP_S",
  "title_group": "SALVAGE TITLE",
  "title_description": "CERTIFICATE OF SALVAGE",
  "title_state": "PA",
  "lot_condition": "ENHANCED VEHICLES",
  "lot_condition_code": "CERT-E",
  "sale_status": "MINIMUM_BID",
  "bid_status": "NEVER_BID",
  "current_bid": 475.0,
  "acv": 9123.0,
  "estimated_retail_value": 10065.0,
  "auction_date": "2026-05-06T14:00:00+00:00",
  "sale_location": "PA - PITTSBURGH SOUTH",
  "sale_yard_number": "85",
  "state": "PA",
  "country": "USA",
  "item_url": "https://www.copart.com/lot/99714325",
  "imageUrl": "https://cs.copart.com/v1/AUTH_svc.pdoc00001/lpp/0126/032ec7d8_thb.jpg",
  "images": ["https://cs.copart.com/v1/AUTH_svc.pdoc00001/lpp/0126/032ec7d8_ful.jpg"],
  "images_high_res": ["https://cs.copart.com/v1/AUTH_svc.pdoc00001/lpp/0126/032ec7d8_hd.jpg"],
  "scraped_at": "2026-05-06T13:09:31.215211+00:00"
}