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Your all-in cost split into the hammer price, Copart fees, and VAT.
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UK Copart Fee Calculator
Estimate the true, all-in cost of a Copart UK win in pounds. Add your bid, buyer type, bid type and any storage and VAT, and see every fee broken down. Up-to-date for 2026.
Total price
£101.00
Hammer price—
Buyer fee—
Internet bid fee—
Admin / gate fee—
Storage fee—
VAT on fees—
Other fees—
All-in total cost—
How Copart UK fees work
Copart UK is an online salvage and used-vehicle auction, and the hammer price is only part of what you pay. On top of the bid you're charged a tiered buyer fee that rises with the price, an internet bid fee that depends on whether you pre-bid or bid live, an admin/gate fee, and, where they apply, storage and other charges. VAT is typically added to the fees, and VAT-registered buyers can often reclaim it.
Registered traders may access different fee levels than public buyers, and heavy vehicles carry higher fees than standard cars. This calculator estimates the buyer and bid fees from published tiers and adds everything into one all-in total.
The formula
fees = buyer fee + internet bid fee + admin fee + storage + other
VAT = fees × 20%
total = hammer price + fees + VAT
VAT = fees × 20%
total = hammer price + fees + VAT
Worked example
On a very low lot (£0 bid) as a public buyer: buyer fee £20 + admin fee £65 = £85 in fees, VAT at 20% adds £16, so total ≈ £101. Add a £500 bid and the buyer and internet bid fees rise per the tier tables, with storage on top if you collect late.
Typical Copart UK fee components
| Fee | How it's charged |
|---|---|
| Buyer fee | Tiered by hammer price |
| Internet bid fee | Tiered by price; live > pre-bid |
| Admin / gate fee | Broadly flat per lot |
| Storage fee | Varies by site/location |
| VAT on fees | 20% of the fees |
Fee tiers are estimates from Copart's published schedules for planning and vary by member type, location and vehicle. Always confirm exact fees on the lot page before bidding.
Frequently asked questions
How are Copart UK fees calculated?
Your bid plus a tiered buyer fee, internet bid fee, admin/gate fee, VAT on fees, and any storage.
What is the buyer fee?
A tiered charge that grows with the hammer price; traders may access different levels.
Is VAT charged on fees?
Typically yes, at 20%; VAT-registered buyers can often reclaim it.
Does Copart UK charge storage?
Yes, after the free period, at rates that vary by site. Enter your site's rate above.
Do I need to be a trader?
Some lots are trade-only; many are open to public buyers. Check the lot page.