Copart's New Highlight Icons: A Guide for International Buyers

Mar 17

If you're an international buyer using Copart to purchase vehicles for export, navigating listings quickly and accurately is critical. To make that easier, Copart has introduced new simplified highlight icons that help you identify key vehicle features at a glance—saving time and reducing errors.

Whether you're shipping salvage vehicles overseas or buying clean title units for resale, this guide will show you where to find the icons, what they mean, and how they help with international car exports.

🔍 Where to Find the Highlight Icons on Copart

📄 1. Search Results Page

Icons appear next to each vehicle name in your search results, giving you instant insight before clicking into the lot.

📋 2. Lot Detail Page

At the top of each listing, icons summarize the most important auction and vehicle details—perfect for quick decision-making.

🧩 What the Icons Mean (With Examples)

Below are common Copart icons that international buyers should know:

🧩 Copart Highlight Icons – What They Mean for International Buyers

🚗 Run & Drive
Meaning: Vehicle starts and moves under its own power.
Why It Matters for Export: Preferred for RO/RO shipping—drivable condition required.

📄 Salvage Title
Meaning: Vehicle has a salvage or rebuilt title.
Why It Matters for Export: Some countries restrict or ban imports of salvage units—check destination rules.

🌐 Enhanced Images
Meaning: Includes high-resolution 360° interior/exterior views.
Why It Matters for Export: Helps remote buyers inspect vehicles before purchase.

🔑 Buy It Now
Meaning: Vehicle can be purchased immediately.
Why It Matters for Export: Skip the auction and secure inventory fast—great for time-sensitive exports.

💡 Pure Sale
Meaning: No minimum bid; highest bidder wins.
Why It Matters for Export: Useful for budget-conscious buyers or bulk exporters.

🔎 Click any icon on the Copart site to see what it means—hovering or tapping works too!

🌎 Why These Icons Matter for International Buyers

If you're exporting vehicles from the U.S. to countries like Honduras, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, or Africa, highlight icons help you:

✅ Identify export-eligible vehicles faster
✅ Avoid salvage-title restrictions
✅ Choose the right shipping method (RO/RO vs. container)
✅ Ensure vehicle condition fits destination regulations
✅ Speed up your buying process with fewer surprises

📘 Learn More from Copart

Copart offers a complete breakdown of all updated icons here:

👉 Your Guide to the New Highlight Icons

🛳️ Ready to Export a Vehicle from Copart?

At Royal Shipping Lines, we specialize in international shipping for Copart and IAAI vehicles. Whether you’re shipping to Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, or beyond, we help you: