Published: 04/01/2016
DALLAS (March 31, 2016) -- CrashedToys, an online auction specializing in the sale of used and repairable powersport vehicles, and a division of Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT), announced the opening of a new 30,000 sq. ft. retail-entertainment-auction concept in Dallas.
CrashedToys of Dallas will serve as a unique destination for used and repairable motorcycles, dirt bikes, ATVs, watercrafts and high-end exotic cars. At the new location, both the public and dealers will have access to hundreds of clean and salvage title vehicles. Some vehicles need a little work and others are ready to hit the road.
“CrashedToys has always provided an amazing selection of specialty vehicles, and the Dallas location takes the auction experience to a whole new level," said Copart and CrashedToys Chief Executive Officer Jay Adair. "Dallas is an innovative market, and we are proud to provide a fun place to hang out and search a great selection of potential buys.”
The custom built retail space, located at 7777 John W. Carpenter Freeway is now open and boasts an outdoor pavilion with areas for live entertainment surrounded by graffiti murals painted from local artists and fences built from repurposed concrete and wood from throughout DFW.
The expansive space was designed for the ultimate auction experience where anyone can view vehicles in person while bidding online on mobile devices. Members who are unable to attend in person have the option of bidding online from the convenience of their offices and homes. The venue will be open six days a week with auctions and events occurring every other Saturday.
Powersports and exotic car enthusiasts are invited to experience the courtyard and main showroom. Vehicles will be available to bid on at CrashedToys.com and there are a variety of “buy it now” options in the warehouse and showroom. Custom CrashedToys t-shirts are also available for purchase.
“We are thrilled to bring the first-of-its-kind CrashedToys experience to Dallas," said Trey Cluck, CrashedToys of Dallas General Manager, and motorcycle dealership veteran. “Anyone is welcome to come hang out, have a cold beverage and enjoy events in our indoor showroom or outdoor pavilion.”
The first auction for the Dallas location was held on Saturday, March 26, with more than 50 motorcycles and other powersport vehicles up for sale. The next sale is scheduled for Saturday, April 9, with the Grand Opening event being held on Saturday, April 23.
This is the third CrashedToys location in the US but the first retail-entertainment-auction concept. CrashedToys is also located in Minneapolis, MN and Davenport, IA and its inventory can also be found online.
To learn more about CrashedToys of Dallas, visit our website at CrashedToys.com/Dallas or visit us at www.Facebook.com/CrashedToys. For more information about Copart, please visit www.copart.com.
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ABOUT CRASHEDTOYS:
CrashedToys was founded in 2000 and started building its reputation as one of the best online sources for specialty vehicles. In 2013, CrashedToys was acquired by Copart, one of the largest online auto auction companies. This development allowed CrashedToys to evolve its auction platform as well as expand its selection, sourcing normal wear and clean title inventory from over 160 Copart locations nationwide. CrashedToys is a one-stop shop for motorcycles, ATVs, RVs, exotic cars, boats, jet skis, snowmobiles, and more. It serves Members of all types including dealers and the public, with the most exciting powersports auction experience on the web. Sellers from all over the nation use the CrashedToys auction platform to remarket their best used and salvage vehicles that were built for a second life.
ABOUT COPART:
Copart, founded in 1982, provides vehicle sellers with a full range of remarketing services to process and sell salvage and clean title vehicles to dealers, dismantlers, rebuilders, exporters and, in some states, to end users. Copart remarkets the vehicles through Internet sales utilizing its VB3 technology. Copart sells vehicles on behalf of insurance companies, banks, finance companies, fleet operators, dealers, car dealerships and others as well as cars sourced from the general public. The company currently operates in the United States and Canada (www.copart.com), the United Kingdom (www.copart.co.uk), Brazil (www.copart.com.br), Germany (www.copart.de), the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and the Sultanate of Oman (www.copartmea.com), Spain (www.autoresiduos.com), and India (www.copart.in). Copart links sellers to more than 750,000 Members in over 150 countries worldwide through its multi-channel platform. Copart was recently ranked at the top of Deloitte's "Exceptional 100" list of companies, which reviewed U.S. publicly traded companies based upon a multidimensional approach to measuring financial performance. For more information, or to become a member, visit www.copart.com.
Contacts
Copart/CrashedToys
Michelle Hoffman, (972) 391-5082
Vice President of Marketing
Lindsay Williams, (972) 391-5112
Internal/External Communications Manager
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