Auction terminology

AO – All in the vehicle: The vehicle is damaged in several places, such as the front and rear, sides and roof.
BC – Biological/chemical hazard: The interior of the car is contaminated with passengers’ blood or chemicals.
BE – Engine compartment affected by fire: Fire damage to the engine compartment.
BI – Fire damaged interior: Fire damage to the interior of the car.
BN – Completely burnt vehicle: Extensive fire damage to most or all of the vehicle.
FD – Frame damage: Damage to the vehicle’s frame or chassis.
FR – Forward infringement: Damage to the front of the vehicle.
HL – Vehicle damaged by hail.
MC – Mechanical damage: Defects in the engine, electrical system, gearbox or other mechanical components.
MN – Minor dents/scratches: Minor dents or scratches not exceeding 30 mm.
NO – No visible damage: The vehicle may be fully intact or broken down with no visible damage.
NW – Normal wear and tear: Normal wear and tear on the vehicle without major damage.
PR – Incomplete repair: Visible signs of poor or incomplete repair.
RJ – Refused repair: The vehicle has been repaired, but the owner has abandoned the vehicle.
RO – Rollover: The vehicle was damaged in a rollover.
RR – Rear-end lesion: Damage to the rear of the vehicle.
SD – Lateral damage: Damage to either side of the vehicle.
ST – Robbed: Any parts removed or missing from the vehicle.
TP – Roof damage: Visible damage to the roof or doors.
UK – Unknown infringement: Unknown state of damage.
UN – Bottom lesion: Damage to the underside of the vehicle, possible damage to the chassis.
MS – Vandalism: Minor damage caused by vandalism.
WA – Water damage: Vehicle damaged by water or flood.

A – True mileage: Actual mileage.

E – Exempt from mileage marking: Older vehicles.

N – No exact mileage: Mileage is inaccurate or cannot be determined.

X – Exceeds mechanical limits: Mileage of older vehicles is no longer relevant and is not marked.

CL – Clean title: Suitable for repair and registration.

SALVAGE TITLE – Salvage title: Suitable for repair and registration.

JUNK TITLE – Junk title: Not suitable for repair or registration.

NO TITLE / PARTS ONLY – No title / Parts only: Only suitable for parts, cannot be repaired or registered.

NOT REPAIRABLE – Not repairable: Cannot be repaired or registered.

SCRAP CERTIFICATE OF TITLE – Scrap certificate of title: Cannot be repaired or registered.

BILL OF SALE – Bill of sale: Cannot be repaired or registered.

CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION – Certificate of destruction: Cannot be repaired or registered.

WAIT CERTIFICATE – Wait certificate: Awaiting issuance of the relevant document.

RWD: Rear-wheel drive.

FWD: Front-wheel drive.

AWD: All-wheel drive.

ACV: Actual Cash Value of the vehicle.
Color: Vehicle color.
Damage Type: Type of damage.
Description: Description with the year of manufacture.
Expected Sale Date: Expected sale date.
Facility: Sale lot.
Loss Type: Type of loss.
Mileage: Mileage in miles.
Repair Cost: Repair cost (U.S./Canada).
TBD: Sale date to be determined.
Theft: Stolen vehicle.
Title State: State where the vehicle is registered.
Title Type: Title type.
VIN: Vehicle Identification Number.
Lot Number: Unique Copart vehicle identification number.
Primary Damage: Primary damage.
Cylinders: Number of cylinders.
Body Style: Body type.
Engine Type: Engine type.
Drive: Drive type.
Vehicle Type: Vehicle type.
Fuel: Fuel type.
Keys: Whether the auction has the keys.
Highlights: Key features of the vehicle.
Run & Drive: The car starts and runs.
Buy It Now: Available for immediate purchase.
No License Required: Available without a business account.
Pure Sale Item: No minimum bid or reserve price.
Electric Vehicles: Electric vehicles.
Rentals: Vehicles previously owned by rental companies.
Copart GO: Copart auction mobile app.
Engine start program: Checking if the car starts.
Enhanced Vehicles: Enhanced vehicles.
Exotics: Exotic vehicles (e.g., Aston Martin, Jaguar).
New Items: Newly added vehicles to the auction.
Featured Vehicles: Popular vehicles in the auction.
Offsite Sales: Sales outside of Copart facility.
Recovered Thefts: Recovered stolen vehicles.
Fleet/Lease: Vehicles previously owned by fleet or lease companies.