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As of September 3, 2026, temporary storage for goods and vehicles at Azerbaijani customs is capped at 4 months under amended Customs Code rules. For anyone importing from Copart or IAAI auctions, that means delayed paperwork or duty payments now carry a real, ticking risk.

You won the auction — but do you know about the US-side AES filing and the 72-hour deadline waiting for you? Miss it, and the ship can sail without your car.

In August 2026, thousands of trucks backed up at the Red Bridge crossing between Georgia and Azerbaijan. If your Copart or IAAI car is riding a transporter from Poti to Baku, here's what the bottleneck means for you — and how to plan around it.

As of September 3, 2026, Azerbaijan's amended Customs Code is in force — no more designated inspection order, no guarantee requirement for customs debt, and new Trade Facilitation Centers. Here's what it actually means if you're importing a car from Copart or IAAI.

If the car you won on Copart or IAA doesn't match the listing, both platforms have an official arbitration process — but the filing window is tight: 21-36 days at Copart, just 3 business days at IAA.

What do labels like "Run and Drive," "Enhanced Vehicle," "Starts," and "Stationary" actually mean on Copart and IAAI listings? This guide breaks down each official definition and what to check before you bid.

You won your Copart or IAAI bid months ago, but the car is only now crossing the border. Does your customs rate lock in on bid day, or arrival day? Here's the actual rule, with a real 2026 example.

Some "clean title" cars sold at US auctions actually have a hidden salvage or flood past, erased by moving the vehicle across state lines. Here's exactly how title washing works, which states carry more risk, and how to check a VIN before you bid.

In February 2026, 225,000 vehicles got a "Do Not Drive" warning over unrepaired Takata airbags. Here's how to check any Copart or IAAI car's VIN for open safety recalls for free — and why it matters even more in Azerbaijan's hot summers.

Hurricane season floods US auctions with water-damaged vehicles. Here's how to spot the warning signs and run a free NICB VINCheck before you bid.

Copart or IAAI? We compare membership requirements, hidden fees, and vehicle inventory to help you pick the right US auction platform in 2026.

A law signed in February 2026 exempts vintage cars older than 40 years from VAT, excise, and customs duty entirely. Here's who qualifies, what the annual quota looks like, and what paperwork you'll need.

New CARFAX data shows vehicles with suspected odometer rollbacks jumped 14% in a single year in the US. Digital odometers, it turns out, are actually easier to tamper with than the old mechanical ones. Here's how to protect yourself.

İCBARİ insurance is mandatory for registration, but it doesn't protect your own car. Here's what İCBARİ costs for a freshly imported vehicle, and when KASKO actually makes sense.

Vehicle imports into Azerbaijan fell 35% in the first half of 2026, while used-car prices climbed 15-25%. Here's what's driving both numbers — and what it means for buyers.

A VIN isn't a random string of letters and numbers — every position encodes something specific: country of origin, factory, production year, even a built-in check digit that catches fake VINs. Here's how to read it yourself.

Every lot on Copart and IAAI carries a title status — and it directly shapes the car's price, safety profile, and how smoothly it registers. Here's what each title type actually means and what risks it can hide.

Winning the auction bid is just the start. Your car crosses three stages — inland trucking, ocean freight, and another leg of trucking — before it reaches you. Here's what container types, Georgian ports, insurance, and realistic timelines actually look like.

Clearing customs doesn't mean your car is road-ready. Registration in Azerbaijan requires your chassis, engine, and body numbers to match your paperwork exactly. Here's the 2026 process, fees, and the most common way imported cars get stuck.

From registration to the car arriving in Azerbaijan — every step of buying from a US auction, and what to actually watch out for at each one.

Customs duty and excise exemptions remain in place, but there's an important change on the VAT side. What to know before importing an EV.

"No hidden fees" — every site says it, but what does the real cost actually break down into? The full list, and why a VIN check is the one step you shouldn't skip.

The differences between the three report types, their strengths, and which one makes sense in which situation — with a clear comparison.