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Under the Hood

Under the Hood takes you beyond the surface of car ownership and auctions. From expert maintenance advice to market trends and buyer guides, this series offers practical insights for enthusiasts and first-time auction participants alike. Whether you’re learning how to rebuild a vehicle or exploring the latest in used car trends, Under the Hood helps you make informed, confident decisions.

The States Where Auction Cars Are Cheapest (2025 Data)
October 27, 2025 4 Mins Read

The States Where Auction Cars Are Cheapest (2025 Data)

Buying vehicles from salvage or auction platforms can offer substantial savings compared to standard used-car markets. But even within the U.S., there is a meaningful variation in prices state-by-state. In this latest Under the Hood guide, we’ll use available 2025...
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Cars That’ll Haunt Your Garage This Halloween!
October 22, 2025 4 Mins Read

Cars That’ll Haunt Your Garage This Halloween!

As Halloween creeps closer, it’s not just ghosts and ghouls emerging from the shadows… some cars seem to have been named with the spooky season in mind. From classic muscle cars to hauntingly elegant luxury models, a few vehicles wear...
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Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport: Ultimate Project Car
October 14, 2025 4 Mins Read

Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport: Ultimate Project Car

In this edition of Under the Hood, we’re highlighting something that stands apart from nearly everything else on the auction floor. The 2021 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport, one of just sixty built, has appeared at auction through AutoBidMaster, offering an...
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Climate Surge Auctions: What You Need to Know
October 10, 2025 7 Mins Read

Climate Surge Auctions: What You Need to Know

Extreme weather is reshaping the rhythm of the auto salvage market. Every major flood, hurricane, hailstorm, or wildfire now brings a surge of total-loss vehicles entering salvage auctions in short, powerful waves. For experienced buyers, these “climate event surge auctions”...
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Rising Flood Risks Are Changing the Salvage Market
October 6, 2025 5 Mins Read

Rising Flood Risks Are Changing the Salvage Market

When floodwaters rise, it’s not just homes and streets that get washed out. Thousands of vehicles are caught in the surge, from family sedans left in driveways to fleets parked at dealerships. Once the waters recede, many of those cars...
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Digital vs. Lane Auctions: Which Wins in 2025?
October 3, 2025 5 Mins Read

Digital vs. Lane Auctions: Which Wins in 2025?

The auto auction world is changing fast. What was once dominated by bustling auction lanes filled with dealers, buyers, and the sound of the gavel has shifted online. In 2025, digital platforms have become the go-to for buyers worldwide, from...
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The Most Expensive Car Sales in Auction History
September 29, 2025 5 Mins Read

The Most Expensive Car Sales in Auction History

In this edition of Under the Hood, we’ll be diving into the wild side of expensive car collecting. This is where cars stop being just machines and start being works of art, history, and obsession. Prices here don’t just climb...
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A 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera’s Revival With AutoBidMaster
September 24, 2025 4 Mins Read

A 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera’s Revival With AutoBidMaster

Hey bidders, Rusty here! There are cars you expect to see in a salvage yard. Old family sedans. Work trucks that’ve been through a dozen owners. The kind of cars that were never loved, just used. A Porsche 911 Carrera...
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A Camaro ZL1\'s Road to Redemption With AutoBidMaster
September 9, 2025 2 Mins Read

A Camaro ZL1's Road to Redemption With AutoBidMaster

Hey, Rusty here, back with another auction success story for Under the Hood. I’ve seen plenty of cars pass through AutoBidMaster, from European exotics to everyday sedans. Every so often, one stands out. Recently, that was a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro...
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