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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.

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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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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A McLaren 570S Spider Finds New Life Through AutoBidMaster
July 31, 2025 3 Mins Read

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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Why Automakers Are Raising MSRPs This Summer
July 23, 2025 7 Mins Read

Why Automakers Are Raising MSRPs This Summer

Picture this: you’re cruising down sun‑soaked highways with the windows down, playlist on shuffle, not a care in the world, until you wander onto the lot of your dream car, only to find yesterday’s sticker price has quietly jumped overnight....
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Full Throttle: The Evolution of Sports Racing
July 11, 2025 6 Mins Read

Full Throttle: The Evolution of Sports Racing

From open cockpits and roaring engines to futuristic hypercars smashing records, sports racing has always pushed cars beyond the limits of the day. But the influence of racing isn’t just confined to the track – it’s helped shape the very...
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From Cranks to Computers: The Evolution of Car Tech
July 2, 2025 7 Mins Read

From Cranks to Computers: The Evolution of Car Tech

Imagine having to crank your car, by hand, every single time. No push-buttons, no key fobs, and definitely no remote apps – just grit, determination, and the hope that your engine would start on the first try. That’s how things...
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