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Santa Clara Auction Information

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Lane Descriptions

Storage Fees

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Martinez - CA Sep 8, 2025 7:00 PM 317 Items available
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Hayward - CA Sep 9, 2025 7:00 PM 157 Items available
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San Jose - CA Sep 9, 2025 7:00 PM 255 Items available
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Martinez - CA Sep 10, 2025 7:00 PM 130 Items available
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Hayward - CA Sep 11, 2025 7:00 PM 41 Items available
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San Jose - CA Sep 11, 2025 7:00 PM 39 Items available
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Martinez - CA Sep 15, 2025 7:00 PM 1 Items available
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Martinez - CA Sep 22, 2025 7:00 PM 1 Items available
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A lane is a subset of all items up for bid during each live auction. Lanes are assigned based on item numbers, which indicate vehicle type. This list shows the relationship between item numbers and lane assignments
Item Numbers
Conditions
Lane
1-500
Run and Drive Lots
A
501-600
Rental Cars
A
601-700
Motorcycles
A
701-800
Boats/Jet Skis/Marine
A
801-900
Heavy Equipment
A
901-1000
Recreational Vehicles
A
1001-1100
Other Goods
A
1101-2000
Salvage Lots
A
2001-2500
Run and Drive Lots
B
2501-3000
Salvage Lots
B
3001-4000
Salvage Lots
C
4001-5000
Salvage Lots
D
5001-6000
Salvage Lots
E
Pick up your vehicles promptly to avoid storage fees, as sold vehicles tend to crowd our locations. Storage fees are charged daily if you leave your vehicle at a Copart location for longer than three business days.*
Day
Online Bids
Kiosk or Buy It Now
1 (Day of Sale)
Free
Free
2
Free
Free
3
Free
$5
4
$5
$5
5
$10
$10
6
$15
$15
7
$20
$20
8
$25
$25
9
$25
$25
10+
$30
$30

Storage Rates as of: 1/7/2019

Note: Storage will be charged on weekends and holidays unless the weekend or holiday occurs within the first three days for online bids or first two days for kiosk or buy-it-now bids.

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Santa Clara Nearest Auto Auction Details

Auto auctions near Santa Clara are available at these locations

Hayward
23 mi
Martinez
47 mi
San Jose
26 mi

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Live Auction Days

Sales are held MSD at 12:00 America/Los_Angeles

Onsite Vehicle Preview

A Better Bid's Premium & Pro members have the opportunity to examine any vehicle in person at a Copart auction facility up to one hour before the live auction starts. To ensure the preview schedule, please contact the branch at (510)7836511 before your visit.

Payment Due Date

The winning bidder must pay for the vehicle within two business days, including the auction sale day. Payment must reach us by 5 P.M. Eastern Time (ET) on the next day after the auction. If payment is not received on time, a $50 late fee will be added to your invoice.

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Car Auction Locations Near Santa Clara

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Salvage Car Auction in Hayward - CA

1964 SABRE STREET HAYWARD, CA, USA 94545 1022

Upcoming Live Auto Auctions
Sale Date
Local Time
Items
09/09/2025
7:00 PM
157
11/09/2025
7:00 PM
41
Salvage Car Auction in Martinez - CA

2701 WATERFRONT ROAD MARTINEZ, CA, USA 94553 1450

Upcoming Live Auto Auctions
Sale Date
Local Time
Items
08/09/2025
7:00 PM
317
10/09/2025
7:00 PM
130
15/09/2025
7:00 PM
1
Salvage Car Auction in San Jose - CA

13895 LLAGAS AVE SAN MARTIN, CA, USA 95046 9564

Upcoming Live Auto Auctions
Sale Date
Local Time
Items
09/09/2025
7:00 PM
255
11/09/2025
7:00 PM
39

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