Tips and Guides
AutoBidMaster’s Tips and Guides section helps you get better at buying cars at auction. Learn how to bid with confidence, spot good deals, and avoid common mistakes. Each guide offers clear, practical advice for every stage of the process — from research and budgeting to bidding and shipping. Read our tips to make smarter decisions and get more value from every purchase.
Avoid These Three Car Auction Issues With a VIN Report
Buying a car sight unseen has had a huge stigma attached to it for years, but it’s slowly fading with the help of online resources. The way we store and track information nowadays is astonishing, and the internet gives you...
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What Kind of Drivetrain Is Right for You?
If you’re new to car ownership or shopping for your first car, you may have one big question: what’s the difference between front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive, and which one do you need? Each has its...
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Vehicle Documents: What to Do After You Win an Auction
Whether you’re looking for clean or salvage title cars, there are multiple steps that go into the purchase of your auction vehicle: winning the auction in the first place of course, submitting payments, signing documentation, ordering shipping, and so forth....
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5 Things to Know Before Buying a Salvage or Used Tesla
The allure of EV ownership isn’t lost upon car enthusiasts: why pay for gas ever again if you don’t have to, especially if new EVs can match or outperform other vehicles? From the release of the Roadster in February of...
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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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Decoding Copart Auction Damage Codes: The Complete Guide for Buyers
Every car at a salvage or wholesale auto auction includes a damage code. Treat it as a limited inventory label. A code may point to a visible condition, a reported issue, or a known damage category, but it does not...
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Understanding the Difference Between Preliminary and Live Bidding
Finding a great deal on your next car at an online auction can be exhilarating. As a first-time bidder on AutoBidMaster, you might not know what to expect. The difference between preliminary bidding and live bidding is an important distinction...
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Inspecting Auction Vehicles with Your AutoBidMaster Bidder Number
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...
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