How Copart UK's fees work
On top of your winning bid, Copart UK charges three fees. All are quoted without VAT, and VAT is added at the prevailing rate (currently 20%).
- Lot retrieval fee: a flat £50 on every vehicle.
- Buyer fee: depends on the sale price and on whether you're a high volume buyer (Fee A) or a low volume buyer (Fee B).
- Bidding fee: depends on the sale price and on whether you placed a preliminary bid or bid live during the auction.
For example, on a £1,000 vehicle a low volume buyer who places a preliminary bid pays a £225 buyer fee, a £59 bidding fee and the £50 lot retrieval fee, plus £66.80 VAT on those fees. That's £1,400.80 in total, before repairs and transport. Our Copart UK fees explained guide walks through this example in full.
Copart UK fee tables
These are the fees the calculator uses, as published by Copart UK in September 2026. They change from time to time, so confirm the current figures with Copart before you bid.
Buyer fee by sale price (Fee A and Fee B)
| Sale price | Fee A | Fee B |
|---|---|---|
| £0.01 – £49.99 | £5.00 | £20.00 |
| £50.00 – £99.99 | £20.00 | £65.00 |
| £100.00 – £199.99 | £45.00 | £85.00 |
| £200.00 – £299.99 | £65.00 | £105.00 |
| £300.00 – £349.99 | £75.00 | £115.00 |
| £350.00 – £399.99 | £85.00 | £125.00 |
| £400.00 – £449.99 | £95.00 | £135.00 |
| £450.00 – £499.99 | £100.00 | £140.00 |
| £500.00 – £549.99 | £105.00 | £145.00 |
| £550.00 – £599.99 | £115.00 | £150.00 |
| £600.00 – £699.99 | £125.00 | £165.00 |
| £700.00 – £799.99 | £140.00 | £180.00 |
| £800.00 – £899.99 | £155.00 | £195.00 |
| £900.00 – £999.99 | £170.00 | £210.00 |
| £1,000.00 – £1,199.99 | £185.00 | £225.00 |
| £1,200.00 – £1,299.99 | £205.00 | £245.00 |
| £1,300.00 – £1,399.99 | £215.00 | £255.00 |
| £1,400.00 – £1,499.99 | £225.00 | £265.00 |
| £1,500.00 – £1,599.99 | £235.00 | £275.00 |
| £1,600.00 – £1,699.99 | £245.00 | £285.00 |
| £1,700.00 – £1,799.99 | £260.00 | £300.00 |
| £1,800.00 – £1,999.99 | £270.00 | £310.00 |
| £2,000.00 – £2,399.99 | £300.00 | £340.00 |
| £2,400.00 – £2,499.99 | £325.00 | £365.00 |
| £2,500.00 – £2,999.99 | £350.00 | £390.00 |
| £3,000.00 – £3,499.99 | £385.00 | £425.00 |
| £3,500.00 – £3,999.99 | £425.00 | £465.00 |
| £4,000.00 – £4,499.99 | £470.00 | £510.00 |
| £4,500.00 – £4,999.99 | £495.00 | £535.00 |
| £5,000.00 – £5,999.99 | £515.00 | £555.00 |
| £6,000.00 – £7,499.99 | £525.00 | £565.00 |
| £7,500.00 – £9,999.99 | £550.00 | £590.00 |
| £10,000.00 and above | 5.5% | 6.5% |
At £10,000 and above the buyer fee is a percentage of the sale price. Fee A is for high volume buyers and Fee B for low volume buyers.
Bidding fee by sale price (preliminary and live)
| Sale price | Preliminary bid | Online live bid |
|---|---|---|
| £0.00 – £99.99 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| £100.00 – £499.99 | £25.00 | £35.00 |
| £500.00 – £999.99 | £39.00 | £49.00 |
| £1,000.00 – £1,499.99 | £59.00 | £69.00 |
| £1,500.00 – £1,999.99 | £69.00 | £79.00 |
| £2,000.00 – £3,999.99 | £79.00 | £89.00 |
| £4,000.00 – £5,999.99 | £89.00 | £99.00 |
| £6,000.00 – £7,999.99 | £95.00 | £105.00 |
| £8,000.00 and above | £99.00 | £109.00 |
Common questions about Copart UK fees
What's the difference between Fee A and Fee B?
Fee A is for high volume members who have bought 12 or more vehicles in the previous year or the current calendar year, and is lower. Everyone else pays Fee B. Check your own tier with Copart.
What's the difference between a preliminary bid and a live bid?
A preliminary bid is placed before the auction, and a live bid is placed during it. The bidding fee is higher for live bids in every price band.
Is VAT charged on Copart's fees?
Copart quotes its fees without VAT and adds VAT on top, which the calculator does at the rate you enter. Whether VAT applies to the vehicle price itself depends on the lot, so tick "Also apply VAT to this" if it does, and check with Copart.
Does the calculator include transport, storage or payment charges?
Not automatically. Use the Other costs box to add any transport, storage or payment charges you expect, and check Copart UK's member fees and payment pages for the current figures.
Is BidCalc connected to Copart?
No. BidCalc is independent and isn't affiliated with Copart. Always confirm fees directly with Copart before you bid.