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Copart Announces 15th Location in the United KingdomDALLAS, Feb. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT), a global vehicle auction company, is excited to announce the opening of its 15th location in the United Kingdom. The Newbury location will offer a wide selection of salvage and used vehicles. The opening of Newbury adds to Copart's strategically located network of locations across the UK, servicing a growing buyer base and adding more storage and sales capacity to meet growing demand from vehicle sellers. The increase in locations, auctions and vehicles primes Copart to provide greater convenience to all customers, which enhances and improves their experience. "The investment in the Newbury facility has added capacity to support our current and future growth in the UK," said Nigel Paget, Chief Executive Officer – Europe. "It is the first of our facilities to be purpose built, which helps us provide exceptional service for our Members." Copart's Newbury location has online auto auctions every Thursday at noon GMT. In addition to hosting weekly auctions, Copart.co.uk provides detailed information about each Copart location in the UK. "Copart's continued growth in the UK is both a response to the industry's increasing volume and a reflection of our ability to meet the demands for auto remarketing services," said Vinnie Mitz, President of Copart. Copart's patented VB3 technology links sellers to more than 750,000 Members across the globe through Copart's multi-channel online platform. Members can participate in multiple online auctions around the world simultaneously via mobile, tablet and desktop. Similarly, Copart's Mobile App gives Members an easy way to stay connected with multiple live online auctions and allows Members to place bids and view veicles. Globally, Copart practices good corporate citizenship through community partnerships. Whether through providing safe training environments for local law enforcement and fire departments or through donating to local charities, Copart's nearly 200 locations are proud to do their part in giving back to their communities. Copart UK, in particular, is a proud advocate of Ben, a charity dedicated to supporting those who work, or have worked, in the automotive industry. Copart locations across the UK regularly participate in initiatives to raise funds for Ben. In addition, UPI, Copart UK's sister company in Inverkeithing, regularly supports the local fire station, providing it with end-of-life vehicles for demonstrations and open events. To learn more about Copart UK, please visit www.copart.co.uk. ABOUT COPART UK Members can choose salvage and non-salvage vehicles including agricultural and plant, HGVs, commercial vehicles, motorcycles and more, with thousands of vehicles available to bid on each day. ABOUT COPART Contact: Karen Langley, Marketing & Internal Communications Executive, Copart UK Michelle Hoffman, VP of Marketing, Copart
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