Driving Buyer Confidence in Used Vehicles
Vehicle Grading
We understand that an accurate description of the condition of your vehicles is essential in order for our buyers to bid with confidence. The Copart vehicle grading system strives to make sure that graded used vehicles sold through our auction are truthfully represented, meaning all parties can trust the description of each vehicle they buy and sell in our online auction. Vehicle grading gives our buyers a clear, definable indication of the condition of the vehicle, so they can buy with confidence.
Benefits of vehicle grading
Better returns
An accurate description of the vehicle condition drives buyer confidence, giving each used vehicle the best opportunity to achieve their true value at auction.
Drives demand
Vehicles in each grade will be of interest to certain buyers, depending on what their needs are when searching for vehicles to buy at our auctions.
Accurate reserves
Understanding the condition of each vehicle supports the process of setting an accurate and realistic reserve on each lot.
Consistent descriptions
Our grading process provides a consistent description of each used vehicle sold in a Copart auction.
Defining each vehicle grade
The table below outlines each Copart Grade:
Copart Grade
- Minor defects that require SMART repairs such as minor chips, dents, scratches and/or require minor replacement parts.
Copart Grade
- Defects as per Copart Grade 1 criteria. In addition, up to 1 major or minor body repair to a single panel. The replacement of more substantial trim parts may be required.
Copart Grade
- Defects as per all previous Copart criteria. In addition, this vehicle may involve up to 5 minor body repairs and/or 3 major body repairs.
Copart Grade
- Defects as per all previous Copart criteria. In addition, the vehicle may also require a combination of repairs including a replacement of non-structural panels such as roof and quarter panels.
Copart Grade
- Defects as per all previous Copart criteria. In addition, the vehicle may have sustained impact damage and the replacement of up to a maximum of two structural panels may be required.
Our vehicle grading process
Our rigorous process means that selected vehicles are assessed by two of our team of qualified vehicle engineers to ensure that we assign the most accurate vehicle grade.
As we receive a vehicle an Evaluator undertakes a comprehensive physical inspection of the interior and exterior recording the assessment with an image of each vehicle point. This record is then reviewed by one of our fully qualified Vehicle Engineers to ensure the quality and accuracy of each grade.