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Tips and Insights

AutoBidMaster’s Tips and Insights 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.

Get to the Mountain. Reduce your Footprint.
July 22, 2019 4 Mins Read

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
April 1, 2019 3 Mins Read

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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The Pros and Cons Of Buying Used Electric Vehicles
March 25, 2019 3 Mins Read

The Pros and Cons Of Buying Used Electric Vehicles

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...
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Planning a Road Trip? Here’s a Tire Inspection Checklist
October 9, 2018 4 Mins Read

Planning a Road Trip? Here’s a Tire Inspection Checklist

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...
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What do the different auction sale status types really mean to you?
February 23, 2018 2 Mins Read

What do the different auction sale status types really mean to you?

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...
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Why You Should Get A Vehicle History Report Before Bidding
May 10, 2017 2 Mins Read

Why You Should Get A Vehicle History Report Before Bidding

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...
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4 All-time Gas and Electric Cars that Deliver High Mileage
April 18, 2017 3 Mins Read

4 All-time Gas and Electric Cars that Deliver High Mileage

Fuel efficiency is one of the main factors that Americans consider when buying vehicles. A car with high car odometer reading not only saves money but also reduces oil dependence cost, increases energy sustainability, and reduces your carbon footprint. The...
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Finding the Right Car at Auction
April 12, 2017 2 Mins Read

Finding the Right Car at Auction

AutoBidMaster has thousands of cars listed for auction. With this much selection you want to make sure you bid on the car that best fits your needs. Making the right picks, however, can be tricky. That’s why we have put...
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Why Do I Need to Use AutoBidMaster as a Broker?
January 11, 2017 2 Mins Read

Why Do I Need to Use AutoBidMaster as a Broker?

Why buy with AutoBidMaster? AutoBidMaster is a licensed broker for Copart auctions. Copart manages the largest inventory of salvage vehicles in the US. The vast majority, but not all, of Copart auctions are closed to the public. These auctions are...
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