It isn’t much of a surprise anymore that automakers like Volkswagen are announcing big plans in the way of electric cars, autonomous vehicles, and basically anything that we thought would be futuristic in the 70s and 80s. Now with the advent of Tesla – who became the world’s most valued automaker last year (via market cap) – more and more automakers are making the shift to all-electric vehicles. VW has made two relatively huge announcements.…
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…
As an auction broker for the largest online auto auction in the United States, there are a lot of factors that come into play when we offer additional services to our members. From shipping to vehicle background reports, we do all we can at AutoBidMaster to bring you the best services for the best online auto auction experience we can. That includes our friends at ClearVin, who we trust completely when it comes to vehicle…
Motorcycles have a die-hard following for a reason: they’re insanely fun to ride. Along with the fun bits, though, safety and maintenance are key to keeping the rubber side down and ensuring you can keep on riding. Motorcycle maintenance is pretty comprehensive, but there are a few things you can keep up on to ensure your safety. If you’re looking for salvage rebuildable motorcycles for sale, keep these things in mind to keep your salvage…
Buying a car sight-unseen has had a huge stigma attached to it for years, but its slowly fading with the help of online resources. The way we store and track information nowadays is astonishing, and the internet gives you access to data that like never before, like an instant VIN report. When you’re looking for salvage cars at online car auction websites like AutoBidMaster, it’s important to find out as much as you can about…
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…
Look, sometimes you want to be able to go anywhere you want in the off-chance you decide you don’t want to go to work while you’re driving in. We get it. In the more likely scenario that you do end up going to work, though, you don’t want poor fuel economy. So if you’re looking for a good compromise, an all-wheel-drive sedan may be your best bet to give you the options you crave. If…
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…
