Buy at Copart, IAAI & Manheim
Without a Dealer License
TPA Auto bids, wins, and delivers vehicles from major salvage and dealer auctions on your behalf — whether you're local to Port Charlotte or buying from anywhere in the U.S. Flat $200 dealer fee. No markup on the bid.
What You'll Pay
No MarkupItemized. No sticker shock.
- Dealer fee$200 flat
- Auction wire fee$25 flat
- Copart title shipping+$20
- Transport / DMV / taxVaries
How It Works
Find the Vehicle
QueuedIdentify a listing on IAAI, Copart, or Manheim — or ask TPA Auto to help you search by make, model, damage type, or budget.
TPA Auto Bids
Bidding LiveAs a licensed Florida dealer, TPA Auto places the bid and wins on your behalf. You don't need your own dealer credentials or auction account.
Itemized Invoice & Payment
Invoice ReadyYou receive a breakdown: winning bid, $200 dealer fee, $25 wire fee (every buyer), Copart's $20 title fee if applicable, plus transport, paperwork, and tax quoted per vehicle. No markup on the bid itself.
Title & Delivery
Title ReleasedTPA Auto handles DMV title paperwork. Pick up locally in Port Charlotte or have the vehicle and title shipped to you anywhere in the country.
Services
Auction Buying
Available NowBidding and purchasing access to Copart, IAAI, and Manheim on your behalf — for buyers with or without their own dealer license.
Title & DMV Processing
In-HouseFull title transfer paperwork handled after purchase, including out-of-state title work so the vehicle is ready to register when it reaches you.
State Rebuilt Inspections
By AppointmentPickup and same-day dropoff for salvage/rebuilt-title vehicles needing a state inspection — returned with the completed inspection and title in hand.
Parts Sourcing
On RequestHelp ordering parts for vehicles purchased through TPA Auto, for buyers taking on their own restoration or repair work.
Full Vehicle Restoration
Limited CapacityEnd-to-end restoration coordination — you retain ownership and registration, pay suppliers directly, and get transparent invoices throughout.
Nationwide Shipping
Active RoutesTransport arranged to any U.S. address once a vehicle is won and paid for, or pick up in person at our Port Charlotte, FL location.
What It Costs
Every fee itemized up front — the only markup-free part of the invoice is the winning bid itself.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| TPA Auto dealer fee | $200 flat | Per vehicle. No markup on the winning bid. |
| Auction wire fee | $25 flat | Charged on every vehicle purchase, every buyer — TPA Auto's fixed cost to wire funds to the auction. |
| Copart title shipping | +$20 | Copart-only. FedEx charge to ship the title — does not apply to IAAI or Manheim purchases. |
| Vehicle transport / shipping | Varies | Always quoted per vehicle — depends on distance, vehicle size, and carrier availability. |
| Paperwork / DMV fees | Varies | Title processing costs, billed at cost. |
| Sales tax | Varies | Florida buyers pay FL sales tax. Out-of-state buyers pay tax at their own state DMV, not to TPA Auto. |
The $200 dealer fee and $25 wire fee are the same for every buyer, every vehicle. Copart's $20 title-shipping fee only applies to Copart purchases. Vehicle transport, DMV paperwork, and tax always vary and are quoted per vehicle — get an exact, itemized quote before you commit to a bid.
Copart & IAAI Auction Fees
On top of TPA Auto's fees above, Copart and IAAI each charge their own buyer fee directly on the winning bid — TPA Auto doesn't set these, mark them up, or collect them. They're paid to the auction, not to us.
| Winning Bid | Clean Title Fee | Non-Clean Title Fee |
|---|---|---|
| $500 | $125 | $145 |
| $1,000 | $200 | $250 |
| $2,500 | $350 | $460 |
| $5,000 | $625 | $650 |
| $10,000 | $720 | $850 |
| $15,000+ | 5.75% of bid | 6.00% of bid |
Plus flat fees: gate fee $79 (clean title) / $95 (non-clean), environmental fee $15/vehicle, title shipping $15–20. Unsecured payment methods (e.g. credit card) cost more than the secured/wire rates shown here. A virtual bid fee applies only to bids placed through an online device — TPA Auto bids live by phone, so this typically doesn't apply.
Rates shown are for illustration at common bid amounts, not a complete bracket table. Copart's full published fee schedule has a fee for every $50–$500 bid increment and can change without notice — verify current fees directly at copart.com or with Copart before bidding.
| Winning Bid | Standard Volume Fee |
|---|---|
| $500 | $205 |
| $1,000 | $375 |
| $2,500 | $610 |
| $5,000 | $775 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $15,000+ | 7.5% of bid |
Plus flat fees: service fee $105/unit, environmental fee $15/unit, title-handling fee $20/purchase, and a premium imagery fee of $10 on eligible vehicles. An internet/proxy bid fee applies only to bids won online — TPA Auto bids live by phone, so this typically doesn't apply.
Rates shown are for illustration at common bid amounts, not a complete bracket table, and assume Standard Volume buyer status (not High-Volume). IAAI's fee schedule can change without notice — verify current fees directly at iaai.com or with IAAI before bidding.
Disclaimer: Copart and IAAI set, collect, and change their own auction fees independently of TPA Auto. TPA Auto does not control, mark up, or guarantee these third-party fees, and they can vary by vehicle type, title status, buyer classification, and payment method. Always confirm current fees directly with Copart and IAAI before committing to a bid.
Your Title Doesn't Belong in an Out-of-State Mailroom
National auction brokers sell you login access behind a paywall, then process your title a thousand miles away and hope it clears. TPA Auto sells something different: a local, licensed Florida dealer who processes your title natively, bids for you live, and never charges you an annual fee to buy one car.
Your Title Never Leaves Florida
No Annual Membership, Ever
We Bid, You Watch
No bidding bot to lag, glitch, or misread your max bid in a split second. We get on the phone during the live lane and execute your bids ourselves, in real time, on our master dealer account.
We Know the SWFL Yards
Punta Gorda, Fort Myers, Tampa — we know the layout and the staff. If a transporter balks or a wire takes an extra day, we can pick up the phone or physically get to the yard before storage fees start stacking.
A Real Person Answers
No chatbot, no offshore support queue. When you're wiring thousands of dollars for a salvage rebuild, you get a licensed local dealer on the other end of the line — every time.
Ready to Buy Your Next Vehicle at Auction?
Send the lot number you're watching — we'll take it from here.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. These auctions require dealer credentials to bid. TPA Auto is a licensed Florida dealer and bids on your behalf, so you can buy without holding your own license or auction account.
Yes, TPA Auto buys nationwide. Once the vehicle is won and paid for, we arrange shipping to your location. Out-of-state buyers pay sales tax at their own state DMV, not to TPA Auto.
A flat $200 dealer fee per vehicle with no markup on the winning bid, plus a $25 wire fee charged on every purchase, every buyer. Copart purchases add a $20 title-shipping fee — that one doesn't apply to IAAI or Manheim. Vehicle transport, DMV paperwork, and sales tax always vary and are quoted per vehicle.
TPA Auto cannot place bids in Alabama due to licensing restrictions. All other states are supported.
TPA Auto processes the auction title paperwork and DMV work, then ships or hands off the title with the vehicle. Salvage-title vehicles needing a rebuilt inspection can be picked up, inspected, and returned with title in hand.
About TPA Auto
TPA Auto is a licensed Florida dealer based in Port Charlotte, buying vehicles, boats, and trailers at Copart, IAAI, and Manheim auctions for clients since 2019. What started as local bidding access for Southwest Florida buyers has grown into a nationwide service — handling the bid, the paperwork, the title, and delivery so clients anywhere in the U.S. can buy at dealer-only auctions without holding a dealer license themselves.
Start a Purchase
Phone
Location
3642 N Tamiami Trl Unit D
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Service Area
Local pickup in Port Charlotte, FL, or nationwide shipping to any U.S. address (Alabama excluded from bidding).