Inspection

AutoBidMaster’s Inspection section teaches you how to check vehicles before you buy. Learn what to look for in photos, reports, and listings to spot hidden issues early. Our guides explain how inspections work and how they protect buyers. Whether you’re bidding on a car, truck, or motorcycle, use these tips to make safe and informed auction choices.

The Importance of Vehicle History Reports: A Buyer’s Guide

Inspection

October 3, 2024 8 Mins Read

The Importance of Vehicle History Reports: A Buyer’s Guide

The Importance of Vehicle History Reports: A Buyer’s Guide When you’re in the market for a used car, the first step toward making a good purchase is gathering the right information. One of the most important tools at your disposal...

April 1, 2019 3 Mins Read

Things To Know When Purchasing A Salvaged Vehicle

It’s becoming more common for people across the United States to purchase salvaged cars. Either they want to work on getting a car together with their own hands as a hobby, or, to save themselves a hefty amount of money....

October 9, 2018 4 Mins Read

Planning a Road Trip? Here’s a Tire Inspection Checklist

When planning a road trip, people are more concerned about what to pack, than preparing their vehicle. As most people don’t think about tires in the excitement of starting a trip, tire problems continue to be one of the most...

May 10, 2017 2 Mins Read

Why You Should Get A Vehicle History Report Before Bidding

When you’re on the search for a salvage car from AutoBidMaster, it’s important to do some research before placing your bid. An important step of the research process is to get a vehicle history report, also called a Vehicle Identification...

November 5, 2015 4 Mins Read

Auto Auction Advice from Experienced Buyers

Purchasing a salvage vehicle can be tough. Even with the many clean title cars AutoBidMaster sells, it can be difficult to know just what you are getting. Almost as important as what you are buying is how you, the buyer,...

July 31, 2015 3 Mins Read

Inspecting Auction Vehicles with your AutoBidMaster Bidder Number

When it comes to buying a used vehicle, one of the best and most common pieces of advice is to inspect the vehicle prior to purchase. This is especially true when it comes to salvage car auctions, where cars are...

December 15, 2014 2 Mins Read

The Buyer’s Guide to Inspection of Vehicles Purchased Online

It’s no secret that you can purchase a vehicle online and have it delivered to your doorstep. But the question is, how can you fully understand the vehicle you are buying beforehand? How can you be confident that you are...

July 15, 2014 3 Mins Read

Evaluate Totaled Trucks before Making a Purchase

Recently newscasters reported that an Onslow County roadway had been closed for several hours because of a log truck that crashed into a utility vehicle. The drivers of the vehicles were safe but the trucks were definitely totaled. Such accident...