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.
Top 5 Most Romantic Cars to Drive This Valentine’s Day
Let’s be real for a second. Sure, flowers are beautiful, but they only last a week. Chocolates? Gone in a sitting. But a car? A car sticks with you. Every mile feels better than the last, and when you find...
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Christmas Cars That Stole the Show in Holiday Movies
Christmas movies are packed with familiar comforts: twinkling lights, questionable jumpers, last-minute shopping panic, and at least one argument that magically resolves by the final scene. But look past the tinsel and cocoa for a moment, and you’ll notice something...
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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!
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
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
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?
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
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
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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