AutoBidMaster Blog — Your Guide to Online Auto Auctions
Discover how to bid, buy, and save with AutoBidMaster. Our blog covers a range of topics, including: salvage car buying tips, auction strategies, auto industry insights, and step-by-step guidance for every buyer.
October 27, 2025
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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...
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...
October 20, 2025
6 Mins Read
How to Calculate the Salvage Value of a Car
Buying a car at a salvage auction can be a great way to find vehicles that others overlook. While most buyers focus on clean-titled cars, experienced bidders know that many salvage vehicles still have plenty of potential and can be...
October 16, 2025
5 Mins Read
Car Gap Insurance vs Loan/Lease Payoff Explained
When you finance or lease a car, protecting your investment is just as important as choosing the right vehicle. That’s where car GAP insurance and loan/lease payoff coverage come in. Both options help if your car is totaled or stolen...
October 15, 2025
6 Mins Read
How to Buy Salvage Vehicles Online
Buying a vehicle from a salvage auto auction can be an affordable and exciting experience, especially if you’re looking for a project car or simply want to save money. But before you jump in, it’s crucial to understand how to...
October 14, 2025
4 Mins Read
Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport: Ultimate Project Car
In this edition of Salvage Spotlight, we’re highlighting something that stands apart from nearly everything else on the auction floor. The 2021 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport, one of just sixty built, has appeared at auction through AutoBidMaster, offering an exceptionally...
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”...
October 9, 2025
5 Mins Read
Salvage Title VIN Check and Better Buying
Buying used shouldn’t feel like guesswork. If you’re looking at damaged vehicles or listings that seem too good to be true, start with a salvage title VIN check. By running the vehicle identification number VIN, you can access key information...
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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