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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 5 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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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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100 Years of the Rolls-Royce Phantom: A Deep Dive
September 4, 2025 4 Mins Read

100 Years of the Rolls-Royce Phantom: A Deep Dive

The Phantom first appeared in 1925 as the successor to the Silver Ghost. At the time, it wasn’t seen as a revolution, but over the years, it built a reputation for unmatched craftsmanship and presence. One hundred years later, the...
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Can Oil Go Bad Sitting in Your Car?
August 27, 2025 6 Mins Read

Can Oil Go Bad Sitting in Your Car?

For most drivers, oil changes are calculated in terms of miles, i.e., every 5,000, 7,500, or maybe 10,000 miles, depending on the car and how often it has been driven. But what if the miles never rack up? Maybe you’re...
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Good Back-to-School Cars You Can Score at Auction
August 19, 2025 4 Mins Read

Good Back-to-School Cars You Can Score at Auction

The notebooks are stacked, the backpacks are ready by the door, but for plenty of families, there’s still one major item left on the back-to-school checklist: finding the right car. For some, it’s the first set of wheels for a...
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