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Explore everything you need to know about car auctions with AutoBidMaster. From bidding strategies and auction types to tips for first-time buyers, this section helps you navigate every stage of the auction process. Whether you’re chasing your next project car or looking for the best deal, our expert insights make online bidding simple and transparent.

Calculating Your Total Cost on AutoBidMaster
November 12, 2019 11 Mins Read

Calculating Your Total Cost on AutoBidMaster

Before you bid on and buy a vehicle through salvage car auctions like AutoBidMaster.com, make sure you factor your total cost into your budget, not just the sales price of the vehicle. You need to take into account auction fees,...
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5 Things to Know When Purchasing a Car From Out of State
November 8, 2019 4 Mins Read

5 Things to Know When Purchasing a Car From Out of State

With online car auctions on the rise, it’s more and more common for people to find used and repairable cars for sale out of state to fix up for themselves, resell, or for used auto parts. Purchasing a car from...
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3 Damage Types you Should Definitely Inspect Before Bidding
November 5, 2019 3 Mins Read

3 Damage Types you Should Definitely Inspect Before Bidding

When you’re looking for repairable cars for sale through online auction, it’s important to know what you’re looking at. Often, you’re buying a vehicle that’s located far away from you, and you can’t look at it in person. While the...
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Behind The Scenes at AutoBidMaster
October 31, 2019 6 Mins Read

Behind The Scenes at AutoBidMaster

AutoBidMaster is a premier Copart broker, and your one-stop online auto auction. We give our members access to the largest online salvage auto inventory, and our dedicated Customer Service Representatives are here to help our members through every step of...
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Which Salvage Tesla is Right For You?
October 29, 2019 4 Mins Read

Which Salvage Tesla is Right For You?

Tesla has taken the world by (electrical) storm with the production of high-functioning, super-fast electric vehicles – aka EVs – including SUVs, sports cars, and sedans. There’s something for everyone. With climate change and state regulations forcing automakers to reconsider...
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Auction vs. Buy it Now: What\'s the Difference?
October 21, 2019 3 Mins Read

Auction vs. Buy it Now: What's the Difference?

You’ve been browsing through clean-title, salvage, and repairable cars for sale on AutoBidMaster. Now, you wanna know: what’s the difference between a regular auction and “Buy it Now?” Good news: we’re here to clear that up. Auctions When we speak...
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Where do Salvage Vehicles Come From? Part 3: Bidding with AutoBidMaster
October 14, 2019 5 Mins Read

Where do Salvage Vehicles Come From? Part 3: Bidding with AutoBidMaster

Here’s the last installation of “Where do Salvage Vehicles Come From?” In Part 1 of this series we talked about how salvage vehicles get branded, and where they end up afterwards. In Part 2, we talked about the benefits of...
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Where do Salvage Vehicles Come From? Part 2: Why use AutoBidMaster?
October 7, 2019 3 Mins Read

Where do Salvage Vehicles Come From? Part 2: Why use AutoBidMaster?

In Part 1 of this series we talked about how cars get branded with salvage titles, and where they go after that. You know now that they often end up at auction yards, but it isn’t as easy to bid...
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Where Do Salvage Vehicles Come From? Part 1: an Overview
September 30, 2019 3 Mins Read

Where Do Salvage Vehicles Come From? Part 1: an Overview

So, where do salvage vehicles come from? Over five million vehicles are deemed a total loss each year in the United States, for reasons ranging from a fender bender to vehicles that have been completely burned to a crisp. When...
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