Copart Opens in Nashville, Tennessee.

BENICIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1999--Copart, Inc., (Nasdaq:CPRT) today announced that it has opened a new full service automotive auction facility to service Nashville, Tenn. and surrounding areas.

With the addition of this new facility Copart now has 61 locations in 32 states.

Since April of 1998, Copart has acquired five salvage vehicle auction facilities and opened two new facilities. Acquisitions include facilities in Columbia, S.C.; Mobile, Ala.; San Diego; Des Moines, Iowa and Detroit, Mich. New salvage vehicle auction sites have been openWillis J. Johnson, Copart's chief executive offn Feb. 5, 1999, Copart announced an industry first: an agreement to provide complete EDI/EFT services for a key vehicle supplier. In addition, over the last six months, tpliers and buyers all available through Copart'ty, and much more.

Founded in 1982, Copartlders and used vehicle dealers.

Salvage vee. Operating 61 facilities in 32 states, Copart also provides services to other locations through its nationin the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act ofand/or factors affecting future results detaileiming or reduced size of future acquisitions and's operations or its vehicle suppliers, environmental problems or litigation.