Author: Ann Bovets
Ann has over five years of experience in the automotive auction industry, with a focus on salvage vehicles, vehicle titles, and transportation. Her work covers online auction processes, title brands, state registration requirements, salvage and rebuilt vehicle regulations, and vehicle shipping. Her guides and articles break down complex auction topics, explain key requirements, and provide practical information for buyers researching auction vehicles.
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2026 Summer Rebuild Challenge: Introducing the Winners
Twenty-two builders entered. Ten made the finals. After evaluating the finalists, the AutoBidMaster team selected three standout builds. This season had range: a retired delivery van turned into a home on wheels, a muscle car rescued from serious collision damage,...
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Buying Copart Vehicles in Nebraska: A Private Buyer’s Guide
Nebraska is a relatively straightforward state to buy a car at auction. You don’t need a dealer license to bid on titled or salvage vehicles, boats, jet skis, and snowmobiles in categories open to private buyers. That’s good news, but...
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A 2026 Guide to Copart Auctions in Alaska: Public Access, Fees, and Buying Rules
Alaska has several advantages for private buyers at online car auctions. There’s no state sales tax, title fees are low, and private buyers can bid on much of Copart’s inventory without a dealer license. But being able to bid directly...
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Ford F-150 Years to Avoid (and the Best Ones to Buy)
Shopping for a used Ford F-150? This buyer guide covers the best years to buy, model years to avoid, common engine and transmission problems, and key recalls to check before bidding on a clean-title or salvage F-150.
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Tesla Cybertruck vs Diesel and Gas Trucks: Which Should You Buy?
Is the Tesla Cybertruck a better buy than a gas or diesel truck? Compare ownership costs, depreciation, insurance, towing range, and the case for buying a used or salvage Cybertruck at auction.
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Chevrolet Silverado: Best Years to Buy at Auction and Avoid
Shopping for a used Chevy Silverado? Choosing the right model year and powertrain can make a big difference in reliability and repair costs. This guide breaks down the best and worst Silverado years, common engine and transmission problems, and the key checks to make before bidding at auction.
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How Copart Car Auctions Work in Utah: A 2026 Guide for Public Buyers
Utah has relatively straightforward vehicle registration fees. The title fee is $6, and the state uses an age-based uniform fee for passenger cars, light trucks, SUVs, and vans rather than a value-based property tax. This guide explains how car auctions...
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A 2017 Mercedes-AMG G 63 6x6 Heads to Copart Phoenix
A 2017 Mercedes-AMG G 63 6×6 with a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8, six-wheel drive, 37-inch off-road tires, and 62,583 actual miles is heading to auction on September 28, 2026. Take a closer look at this unusual W463-based G-Class and explore the details behind its distinctive six-wheel setup.
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Dodge Durango Years to Avoid (and the Best Ones to Buy)
Which Dodge Durango years should you avoid, and which ones are actually worth buying? The difference can mean thousands in repairs. From early-generation engine and suspension failures to the notorious dashboard fire issue and the troubled 2018 and 2021 models, some Durangos are far safer bets than others. Find out which model years to target, which ones to skip, and what to check before you bid on a Durango at auction.
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