If you’re ready to bid on a vehicle with AutoBidMaster, understanding bidding statuses will help you understand the overall process. Some bidding statuses have different time frames for the seller to accept your bid. So, if you know what to expect, you won’t place bids on multiple vehicles thinking you’ve lost an auction: it’s just not quite over yet! Our terms and conditions state that once a bid is placed, you are bound to complete…
When buying a used car, inspect as much of the vehicle as possible, particularly the condition of the engine. Obviously, if the engine doesn’t work, the car is worthless to most buyers. It’s important to make sure that the engine is in good running condition and won’t break down a few days or a week after you purchase the vehicle. Here’s a quick used car engine checklist to inspect a used car before you buy…
Familiarizing yourself with vehicle damage codes is crucial for success when buying clean or salvage title vehicles at auction. Whether you have experience with bidding or are new to the process, understanding these codes correctly can markedly improve your results. Often listed on the Copart yard listing the vehicle, these damage codes can provide valuable insights into the car’s condition. However, understanding them properly requires a deep dive into our car auction guide. What Are…
When buying a vehicle, its fuel source is an important factor to think about. Some vehicles run on plain gasoline, some require premium, and then: there’s diesel. There are some major differences between gasoline and diesel to keep in mind. So if you’re wondering if you should buy a gas or diesel vehicle, we’ve compiled some comparisons between gas and diesel to help you make your decision. What is diesel, anyway? Diesel is made from…
If you love being in the mountains or driving anywhere outside of the city, chances are you care about your environmental impact too. There are many viable options to make the hike to the hills – although not on foot – and limit the damage we cause. Typical 4X4 and older AWD vehicles have heavier gas and oil consumption than newer SUV’s and Crossovers, but if you want to keep your emissions green and still…
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. Purchasing a salvaged vehicle can be a good decision financially if you do it right. There are a few factors you should take into consideration when doing so, and the most important one is working with a well established and reliable broker.
If you are considering purchasing an electric vehicle, this article is exactly what you have been looking for. Electric cars are still fairly new to the market, but with each year that goes by their sales numbers grow. Why are people buying them? Is it the quality? Or perhaps the prices? Let’s break it all down so we can see the Pros and Cons and come to a final verdict.
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 common causes of road mishaps and unexpected delays. A basic tire inspection, therefore, is an important task to perform before leaving your home, which will not only improve safety but also help boost fuel economy. Such pre-trip tire inspections are similar to what used car buyers perform before they buy wrecked cars for sale from online salvage car auctions. Although the check should be performed weekly, it must be performed before embarking on a long journey. Continuing on the subject, this blog provides a simply DIY tire inspection checklist. Take a look.
As you search for vehicles and place bids, it’s helpful if you’re familiar with the sale status types that are assigned to each lot, this may or may not affect your bidding decision. Pure Sale – The seller has not set a reserve price. This lot will be awarded to the highest bidder at the close of live auction. The highest bid wins! On Minimum – The seller has placed a reserve price on the…
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 Number (VIN) Report. Here are some of the things you can expect to find in one of these reports. Title History Along with the insurance history, it’s important to know if a car has been…
