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AutoBidMaster Blog — Your Guide to Online Auto Auctions

Discover how to bid, buy, and save with AutoBidMaster. Our blog covers a range of topics, including: salvage car buying tips, auction strategies, auto industry insights, and step-by-step guidance for every buyer.

Is It Worth Buying a Car From Copart in 2026? An Honest Review
April 17, 2026 10 Mins Read

Is It Worth Buying a Car From Copart in 2026? An Honest Review

If you’ve ever browsed Copart auction listings and spotted a clean-looking SUV for $3,000, you know the feeling. The prices look too good to be true. And sometimes they are, but with the right approach, they’re exactly as good as...
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How to Register a Vehicle in Oregon: Requirements, Fees, and Key Rules
April 14, 2026 8 Mins Read

How to Register a Vehicle in Oregon: Requirements, Fees, and Key Rules

Oregon has a structured vehicle registration process managed by the Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) Division of the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). Whether you purchased a car through a private party, a dealer, or a salvage auction platform,...
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15 Best Used Cars for Tall Drivers in 2026: Roomy and Affordable
April 10, 2026 13 Mins Read

15 Best Used Cars for Tall Drivers in 2026: Roomy and Affordable

If you’re 6’2″ or taller, you already know car shopping is frustrating in its own right. You lower yourself into what looks like a spacious sedan only to find your knees grazing the steering wheel, your head brushing the headliner,...
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10 Best Used Commuter Cars in 2026: Efficient and Affordable
April 8, 2026 10 Mins Read

10 Best Used Commuter Cars in 2026: Efficient and Affordable

Let’s be honest — commuting is expensive. Between gas prices that never seem to settle and the constant wear and tear of daily driving, most people are losing thousands every year just getting to and from work. Then there’s the...
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Best Used Electric Cars in 2026: Your Ultimate Auction Buying Guide
April 3, 2026 10 Mins Read

Best Used Electric Cars in 2026: Your Ultimate Auction Buying Guide

New car prices have climbed past $50,000 on average, and EVs are even higher. Yet, right now, used EV prices are dropping, and some of the best EVs ever built are sitting in auction lanes for a fraction of what...
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AutoBidMaster Back as Sponsor of the Grassroots Motorsports $2000 Challenge
April 2, 2026 2 Mins Read

AutoBidMaster Back as Sponsor of the Grassroots Motorsports $2000 Challenge

For the second year in a row, AutoBidMaster is proud to serve as the official Power Sponsor of the Grassroots Motorsports $2000 Challenge, one of the most beloved motorsports events in the country. The 2026 edition takes place April 18–19...
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Used EV Prices Drop in 2026: Best Time to Buy an Electric Car?
March 31, 2026 9 Mins Read

Used EV Prices Drop in 2026: Best Time to Buy an Electric Car?

Something unusual is happening in the used car market: late-model EVs are sitting on lots and at auction for prices that would have seemed impossible two years ago. A Hyundai Kona Electric, a Ford Mustang Mach-E — vehicles that sold...
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Oregon Auto Auction: Rules and Important Details
March 27, 2026 8 Mins Read

Oregon Auto Auction: Rules and Important Details

Oregon has a strong vehicle auction market: late-model insurance total-loss units, salvage cars, fleet returns, and everything in between show up regularly at yards across the state. But before you start bidding, it helps to know the rules, because Oregon...
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The Best Years for Honda CR-V: Ultimate Auction Guide (2026)
March 25, 2026 16 Mins Read

The Best Years for Honda CR-V: Ultimate Auction Guide (2026)

The Honda CR-V is one of the best-selling compact SUVs ever made, but not every model year lives up to the nameplate’s reputation. Certain CR-V years are prone to major engine or transmission problems that can turn a seemingly good...
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