Selecting Your Ride

Which Dodge Durango years should you avoid, and which ones are actually worth buying? The difference can mean thousands in repairs. From early-generation engine and suspension failures to the notorious dashboard fire issue and the troubled 2018 and 2021 models, some Durangos are far safer bets than others. Find out which model years to target, which ones to skip, and what to check before you bid on a Durango at auction. Read more

Salvage car projects can offer excellent value. However, undercarriage rust can negatively affect restoration economics and safety. You might be viewing a salvage auction lot, see no mention of rust, and assume that corrosion isn’t present. However, the absence of... Read more

Cars sold by rental companies are another category of used vehicles available through auctions. These vehicles typically become available as companies rotate newer vehicles into their fleets. Other reasons rentals may end up at auction include shifting market demand, high... Read more

SUVs were again the most popular U.S. vehicle class in 2026, capturing 60.9% of registrations. Enhanced safety is among the many reasons buyers prefer this segment. Generally, SUVs’ increased size and weight allow them to better absorb crash energy than... Read more

According to Kelley Blue Book, the average transaction price for a new vehicle in the United States reached $49,758 in June 2026. Meanwhile, Cox Automotive reported an average used-vehicle listing price of $27,027. That price gap is what most buyers... Read more

Scroll through any salvage auction listing, and you’ll see the transmission type listed alongside the mileage and damage code. It’s easy to skim past, but that’s a mistake. The transmission affects both the scope of potential repairs and how much... Read more

The short answer is no. Once your airbags deploy, the car should not be driven except to move it out of immediate danger. What may appear to be a still-running vehicle after a crash is often a machine with damaged... Read more

The Beatles came from Liverpool, but America left its mark on three of them. John, Paul, and Ringo all ended up behind the wheel of an American classic at some point. George Harrison went the other way entirely, and his... Read more

A decade ago, 1,000 horsepower was the benchmark of automotive extremity. Only a handful of exotic machines ever reached it, and most never left the concept stage. Today, that figure is no longer exceptional. The world’s most powerful production cars... Read more