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Australia Copart Fee Calculator
Estimate the all-in cost of a salvage or wholesale vehicle auction win in Australian dollars. Copart itself runs mainly in the US, UK and Canada, so this tool models comparable Australian auction buyer costs, buyer fee, admin fee, GST and storage. Up-to-date for 2026.
Total price
$126.50
Hammer price—
Buyer fee—
Admin / gate fee—
Storage fee—
Other fees—
GST (10%)—
All-in total cost—
How salvage auction fees work in Australia
Copart is a US-based salvage-vehicle auction that operates in the US, Canada, UK and several other markets, but not through public auctions in Australia. Australian buyers of written-off, salvage and wholesale vehicles typically use auction houses such as Pickles, Manheim or Grays. The fee shape is similar wherever you buy: on top of the hammer price you pay a tiered buyer fee that rises with the sale price, an admin or gate fee, and 10% GST, plus any storage if you collect late.
This calculator estimates those comparable buyer costs in Australian dollars so you can budget a total before you bid. Every figure is editable, so you can match the exact schedule of whichever auction house you use.
The formula
fees = buyer fee + admin fee + storage + other
GST = (hammer price + fees) × 10%
total = hammer price + fees + GST
GST = (hammer price + fees) × 10%
total = hammer price + fees + GST
Worked example
On a very low lot (A$0 bid) as a public buyer: buyer fee A$25 + admin fee A$90 = A$115 in fees, GST at 10% adds A$11.50, so total ≈ A$126.50. Add an A$500 bid and the buyer fee rises per the tier table, with storage on top if you collect late.
Typical Australian salvage auction fee components
| Fee | How it's charged |
|---|---|
| Buyer fee | Tiered by hammer price (lower if registered) |
| Admin / gate fee | Broadly flat per lot (AUD) |
| Storage fee | Varies by yard/location |
| GST | 10% of price and fees |
Fee tiers are estimates for planning and vary by auction house, location and vehicle. Always confirm exact fees with the auction house before bidding.
Frequently asked questions
Does Copart operate in Australia?
Not via public auctions. Australians typically use Pickles, Manheim or Grays; this tool estimates comparable costs.
How are buyer fees calculated?
A tiered buyer fee that grows with the hammer price, plus an admin fee and GST.
Is GST charged?
Yes, 10% on the fees and usually the vehicle, depending on the seller's GST status.
Do auctions charge storage?
Yes, after the free period, at rates that vary by yard. Enter your yard's rate above.
Do I need a licence to buy?
Some statutory write-offs are dealer-only, and rules vary by state. Check the auction house first.