The big, old, and slow SUVs of years past are, well… in the past. From a willingness to suffer poor gas mileage for the sake of power and size to recognition as some of the top performers all around, we’ve come a long way since the SUV class rose to popularity. Between 1975 and 1985, average fuel economy for light trucks increased from 11.6 to 19.5 miles per gallon. Nowadays, we scoff at 19.5: modern SUVs…
Salvage car auctions present an easy way for people to own their dream vehicle without spending a fortune. Whether you are looking for a powerful off-road vehicle or need a reliable city car for your everyday commute, you can find them all at auto auction sites like AutoBidMaster.com. Having said that, you must also be aware of all that you will have to do to get the salvage title rebuilt. To clarify, in this blog…
If you’re new to the world of car ownership or shopping for your first car, you may be plagued by this question: what’s the difference between front-wheel, rear-wheel, four-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive cars, and which one do you need? Each has its advantages and we’re here to clear up the differences for you. Front-wheel-drive cars The majority of cars on the market at this point are front-wheel drive, or FWD, for short. FWD systems…
In a world that is increasingly eco-conscious and characterized by runaway gas prices, hybrid cars have emerged as a welcome alternative for many people. Today, there are many options from which to choose with manufacturers offering hybrid cars for a diverse range of requirements. What’s more, AutoBidMaster gives you access to huge savings when you participate in our auctions offering salvage cars in New York and other places. To help you get started, here are…
We’re almost halfway through 2020, and it’s been quite a year so far. We talked a bit about how the pandemic is affecting the auto market, but one thing hasn’t changed: the desire for fuel-efficiency. With technology improving every year, it can be hard to keep up. Some of us don’t want to let go of ICE cars for those entirely powered by electricity, and some of us simply can’t: we don’t live in a…
As we get further into 2020, we’re seeing more and more 2020 model year salvage Teslas coming to AutoBidMaster. New Tesla ownership is cost-prohibitive for, well, most of us. There is hope, though. If you’re looking for a salvage, used, or crashed Tesla, here are our top 3 in no particular order. Tesla Model 3 The Model 3 is Tesla’s entry-level car, with an MSRP of $39,990. According to Edmunds, the average price of a…
There have been some major shifts in Ford’s line-up lately. They’re moving away from passenger vehicles and focusing on crossovers, trucks, and SUVs. That doesn’t come as a huge surprise: larger cars have started dominating the American auto market. Beyond that, they’re moving into EV production. In late 2019, Ford announced the electric F-150 and the Mustang Mach-E. Let’s talk about the latter. There’s been a crazy amount of hype around the announcement of the…
How did EVs shape the auto industry in 2019? The auto industry has seen some major changes over the course of 2019. From Tesla’s announcement of the Cybertruck to the fact that Ford is ceasing the production of passenger vehicles, the rise of electric vehicles is shaping the future of the auto industry. According to Iea.org, “global stock of electric passenger cars pass[ed] 5 million in 2018, an increase of 63% from the previous year.”…
Whether you’re looking for clean or salvage title cars, there are multiple steps that go into the purchase of your auction vehicle: winning the auction in the first place of course, submitting payments, signing documentation, ordering shipping, and so forth. In this blog post, we’re going to go over what needs to happen in order to receive your vehicle’s documents after you’ve won the auction. Sign your documents After you win the online auction, we’ll…
The allure of EV ownership isn’t lost upon car enthusiasts: why pay for gas ever again if you don’t have to, especially if new EVs can match or outperform other vehicles? From the release of the Roadster in February of 2008, Tesla has come a long way with the introduction of the Model S, Model 3, Model X, the recent release of the Tesla Cybertruck, and there’s more comin’. If you’re not sure which Tesla…
