Glossary of Terms

Copart Middle East Glossary of Terms

Additional Information

The Additional Information area is a place where important information about the lot is displayed for the member's consideration when bidding.

Body Style

Body Style is the manufacturer's designation of the vehicle's configuration.

BID4U

BID4U represents the highest bidder during both the preliminary bidding process and the virtual auction. Simply enter the maximum price you are willing to pay for the lot during preliminary bidding and BID4U will bid on your behalf up to your maximum bid during the virtual auction. BID4U will only bid one increment over the current bid to maintain your position as the highest bidder. This allows you to purchase a vehicle below your maximum bid if bidding doesn't meet or exceed your maximum bid.

Colour

Colour listed on this site is the common colour name that reasonably represents the exterior colour of the vehicle. Colour is NOT the manufacturer's designated colour name, but rather simply a general descriptive name.

Current Bid

The Current Bid is the highest price offered for this lot at this time. There may be a higher maximum bid being represented by VB2 BID4U. The Current Bid is always listed in the currency of the country of the facility.

Current Sale Highlights

These are comments entered by the Copart General Manager pertaining to the listed sale, which highlight items of note or relay other pertinent information.

Damage Codes

Damage Codes are used to indicate known damage to the lot.

Damage Name	Description
ALL OVER	Damage to more than one area of the vehicle – e.g. rear end/side/front.
BIOHAZARDOUS/CHEMICAL	Chemical contamination to any area of the vehicle.
BURN - ENGINE	including wiring damage due to defects/short circuits.
BURN - INTERIOR	Fire related damage to any part of the interior/luggage bay, including wiring damage due to defects/short circuits.
BURN	Extensive fire damage to most/all of the vehicle.
CHIPPED STONE	Stone chips on any parts of the vehicle.
FRAME DAMAGE REPORTED	Frame or chassis damage - used only for motorbikes and trailers.
FRONT END	Damage to front of the vehicle (from the ‘A’ Post forward).
HAIL	Damage to any vehicle body panels from hailstones.
LOOSE STONE	Not used.
MECHANICAL	Damage to engine and gearbox to include: knocking/noisy engine; smokey engine; gears not engaging; oil leaks; cracks/holes in engine or gearbox, including sump. In the comment box of the Copart collection sheet, the relevant BUYN notes are to be added.
MINOR DENTS/SCRATCHES	Minor dents to any panels of the vehicle not bigger than 30 mm. Multiple scratches on any panels of the vehicle.
MISSING STONE	Not used.
NORMAL WEAR	No visible evidence of significant accidental damage. Normal wear and tear related aspects of condition only.
PARTIAL/INCOMPLETE REPAIR	Visible evidence of poor or incomplete repairs to vehicle body, chassis or paintwork.
PREVIOUS REPAIR	Any obvious repairs completed to the vehicle body or paintwork.
REJECT REPAIR	Visible evidence of previous poor quality repairs to any parts of the vehicle.
ROLLOVER	All panels including roof damage that clearly shows signs of being rolled and/or flipped. Includes possible engine oil spillage.
REAR END	Damage to the rear end of the vehicle including the rear quarter panels and boot floor. (If the boot floor is damaged, always image).
SIDE	Damage to either side of the vehicle, including front wings and rear quarters. If both sides are damaged, this is classed as ‘side’. Can include also the wheels and tyres.
STRIPPED	Any parts removed or missing from the vehicle.
TOP/ROOF	Visible damage to the roof, door and/or tailgate tops.
UNKNOWN.
UNDERCARRIAGE	Visible damage to any part of the underside, including body and any ancillary fittings. Includes suspension, exhaust, fuel tank etc.
MISSING/ALTERED VIN	VIN number missing from the vehicle or if the VIN has been altered or restamped in the vehicle.
VANDALISM	Where damage is overall and relatively light in nature (i.e. broken glass, contaminated paintwork and slashed upholstery). Includes apparent theft related damage to door handles, locks, steering lock/cowls and ignition wiring.
REPLACED VIN	Use ‘missing/altered VIN’ (see damage code VI above).
WATER/FLOOD	Water damage to vehicle interior - or mechanical defects to engine/transmission - due to water ingestion. Use in conjunction with the ‘Flood Line Marker’ process.

These codes indicate known or reported damage only and are limited by their nature. Copart expressly disclaims the accuracy of Damage Codes, as information may not accurately reflect the type or extent of damage to any vehicle. Damage Codes may not be used or relied upon for bidding purposes or for any other reason. Copart strongly recommends that Members thoroughly inspect lots before purchase.

Drive

Manufacturer's designation of the vehicle's power train.

Engine

Engine is the motor specification denoted by the VIN of the vehicle. Members are encouraged to inspect vehicles thoroughly before bidding to verify whether original equipment is present at time of sale.

Facility

Facility designates the Copart location that is processing the sale of the item(s). For a complete list of Copart facilities, please check out the Facilities tab on the menu bar.

Fuel

Designates the fuel type used by the engine as designated by the VIN.

Image

Copart takes up to twenty (20) digital images of each vehicle processed for sale. Images are stored in jpeg format.

Item

Item numbers represent the order in which the lots will be sold during the Virtual Sale portion of VB3. Sales with a large number of items are broken down into lanes.

Lots are assigned item numbers and lanes based on the lot type and condition. The following list shows the item number and lane assignments

Salvage Auction (Monday)

Item Numbers	Conditions	Lane
1 - 250	ALL	A
251 - 500	ALL	B
501 - 750	ALL	C
4001 - 4250	ALL	D

Indicates whether Copart is in possession of the keys to the lot.

Lot #

Lot Number is Copart's unique identifier for each vehicle.

Make

Make is the manufacturer's brand name.

Model

Model is the manufacturer designation of the lot.

Mileage Codes

Copart expressly disclaim the accuracy of odometer readings. Such information may not be relied upon for bidding purposes or for any other reason.

PAV

PAV stands for the "Pre Accident Value" of the lot and represents the market value of the vehicle prior to the incident as submitted to Copart by the seller. This value is presented for informational purposes only. Copart makes no representations as to the validity or accuracy of the listed value.

Sale Date

Sale Date is the date that the Virtual Auction is conducted for the selected lot or facility. Each facility conducts sales on a regularly scheduled basis. Please refer to our Calendar feature under the Search & Bid tab for a complete listing of sale dates.

Sale Time

Sale Time is the time that the Virtual Auction begins.

Sales Status

Sales Status indicates the current status of the lot. Possible values and their meaning are:
Pure Sale - No minimum bid or reserve price. Lot will be awarded to the highest bidder at the close of bidding during the Virtual Auction.
On Approval - Seller has reserved the right to approve the final high bid achieved during the Virtual Auction. Seller has three business days after the sale to approve the bid. The high bidder is obligated to purchase the vehicle if released by the seller within the approval period.
Minimum Bid - Seller has placed a reserve price on the lot. If the minimum bid is not surpassed during the Virtual Auction, Seller has three business days after the sale to accept the bid.

Special Note

The Special Note area is a place where important information about the Lot is displayed for the Member's consideration when bidding.

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