Cracking the US Salvage Market
I'm trying to import a repairable muscle car from the US to fix up, and everyone keeps pointing me toward Copart and IAAI. Since I'm just an individual buyer without a commercial dealer license, are these two sites basically the same thing under different names, or is one easier to navigate for a regular guy? I really want to avoid getting slammed by hidden registration traps or massive platform fees at checkout.
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For non-licensed bidders, going through a registered broker gives you full access to Copart's dealer-only inventory. Before you put any money down, check out this comparison: https://blog.autobidmaster.com/2026/04/iaai-vs-copart/. It outlines the key differences in bidding access, fees, and buyer rules so you can pick the right yard and avoid surprise penalties. Good luck with your project!