As cars get more complicated with computers and more advanced components, it can be very easy to forget that certain basic features are the same with every vehicle. Oil, tires, batteries and brakes are all essential for the smooth operation of your vehicle. When looking at salvage vehicles all of these aspects should be inspected with an eye toward their successful operation. And on any car, new or old, they all need to be checked…
An AutoBidMaster auction has a few key differences from an Ebay auction, and both have key differences from auctions at your local auction house. While the word “auction” generally describes a purchasing system in which potential buyers offer their ideal price for sale items, the specifics can vary widely based on the structure set by the sellers and auction provider. A common misconception about auto auctions is that the high bidder automatically wins the vehicle.…
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 often sold “as-is.” If at all possible, we recommend visiting the relevant Copart auction yards in person to inspect any vehicles of interest during Pre-bidding. You will be able to gain access to any Copart…
Auction vehicles sold through AutoBidMaster go through two separate phases of bidding. First is Preliminary or Pre-bidding, which begins when a vehicle is assigned a sale date. During Pre-bidding, you can place your initial bids on the vehicle. The highest bid at the end of Pre-bidding becomes the starting bid for the live auction. Pre-bidding ends an hour before the start of the live auction, and the highest Pre-bid becomes the starting bid at auction.…
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 getting the vehicle you paid for? These are very good questions … One customer describes his story: “Thanks Autobidmaster.com. I bet on a classic 1974 Cadillac Eldorado and wanted to have a look at the…
Whether it is a recently purchased second-hand Chevrolet, or a cute used car that you are planning to buy for your 20-year-old daughter, you will definitely want to look for the best used car insurance options available. Let’s talk about a few issues that car owners face when buying insurance, especially if it is for a pre-owned car. For a start, if you are buying a used car, the insurance premium is likely to be…
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 news reports get flashed every other day. Though no life is lost, many trucks ‘die’ on the spot. Really? Not necessarily. These trucks get a new lease on life at salvage yards. Because these trucks…
Are Cell Phones Life Savers, or do they Take Lives? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that texting while driving is responsible for 1.6 million crashes every year, which is the cause of 25 percent of all driving accidents. On the opposite side of the spectrum, families report that without a cell phone, loved ones couldn’t have been contacted during emergencies. States across the U.S. provide their citizens with specific driving laws. According to…
A Lapse In Judgement Allowing your car insurance to lapse is a huge risk to you both financially and physically. Being uninsured for even a few days opens up a window where getting in an accident may incur massive out of pocket expenses that you have to pay. That can be tragic and the best way to avoid it is to make sure that your car insurance never lapses. Outside of getting in an accident,…
If you’ve recently purchased a car using financing, you’re probably looking at these types of insurance. In fact, if you bought your car from a dealer, there’s a good chance they talked to you about or sold you some GAP insurance to go along with your car. That’s because if you took out a loan or financing to buy your car, this type of insurance will cover you in the event of your car being…
