AutoBidMaster Blog — Your Guide to Online Auto Auctions

Hawaii’s auction access rules differ from what most buyers expect. In many states, salvage vehicles carry stricter bidding restrictions, while clean-title cars are generally more accessible to private buyers. Hawaii takes the opposite approach. Vehicles with clear, clean, or standard... Read more

Cars sold by rental companies are another category of used vehicles available through auctions. These vehicles typically become available as companies rotate newer vehicles into their fleets. Other reasons rentals may end up at auction include shifting market demand, high... Read more

SUVs were again the most popular U.S. vehicle class in 2026, capturing 60.9% of registrations. Enhanced safety is among the many reasons buyers prefer this segment. Generally, SUVs’ increased size and weight allow them to better absorb crash energy than... Read more

Toyota Group has topped global vehicle sales for six years in a row. That kind of consistency is hard to ignore, but the more interesting developments in 2025 happened further down the rankings. BYD moved ahead of Ford in reported... Read more

The ballots are counted, the scores are in, and after twelve entries, six judges, and plenty of debate, the AutoBidMaster Spring Rebuild Challenge has a champion. This season brought something different. Two of the top five builds started as stolen... Read more

Missouri has one of the more distinctive salvage systems in the Midwest. The state calls its rebuilt designation “Prior Salvage” rather than “Rebuilt,” inspections are handled by the Missouri State Highway Patrol rather than a DMV office, and car registration... Read more

According to Kelley Blue Book, the average transaction price for a new vehicle in the United States reached $49,758 in June 2026. Meanwhile, Cox Automotive reported an average used-vehicle listing price of $27,027. That price gap is what most buyers... Read more

North Dakota keeps vehicle ownership costs among the lowest in the country. The title fee is $5. North Dakota does not require periodic emissions or annual safety inspections for standard passenger vehicles, and the 5% excise tax replaces sales tax... Read more

A 2026 Lamborghini Temerario with just 116 miles is heading to auction on September 22. With 907 horsepower, a hybrid V8 powertrain, and front-end damage, this nearly new supercar is a rare salvage auction find worth watching. Read more