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Buying Your First Motorcycle: What You Need to Know

Buying Your First Motorcycle: What You Need to Know

The first time you get on a bike (and don’t stall right away, at least) is an unforgettable experience, and once you’re moving, you’re hooked. But! There are steps that you need to take to make sure you’re having the...
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Where do Salvage Vehicles Come From? Part 3: Bidding with AutoBidMaster

Where do Salvage Vehicles Come From? Part 3: Bidding with AutoBidMaster

Here’s the last installation of “Where do Salvage Vehicles Come From?” In Part 1 of this series we talked about how salvage vehicles get branded, and where they end up afterwards. In Part 2, we talked about the benefits of...
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The 5 Safest Cars of 2019 Available on AutoBidMaster

The 5 Safest Cars of 2019 Available on AutoBidMaster

If you’re buying a car for commuting, family trips, or just as a weekend toy, safety is always a top priority. Vehicle safety has come a long way since the first automobiles, and an entire industry has risen from the...
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Understanding Bidding Statuses

Understanding Bidding Statuses

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...
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Buying a Used Car: Engine Checklist

Buying a Used Car: Engine Checklist

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...
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Understanding Damage Codes

Understanding Damage Codes

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....
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Should You Buy A Gas or Diesel Vehicle?

Should You Buy A Gas or Diesel Vehicle?

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....
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Get to the Mountain. Reduce your Footprint.

Get to the Mountain. Reduce your Footprint.

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...
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Things To Know When Purchasing A Salvaged Vehicle

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....
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