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Rising Flood Risks Are Changing the Salvage Market

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?

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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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A McLaren 570S Spider Finds New Life Through AutoBidMaster

A McLaren 570S Spider Finds New Life Through AutoBidMaster

Hey folks! I’m Rusty, AutoBidMaster’s Vehicle Auction Expert, and I’m taking over Under the Hood today to talk about a recent auction success story. Every once in a while, a car rolls through our auction platform that turns heads, even...
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