AutoBidMaster Blog — Your Guide to Online Auto Auctions

Buying a vehicle through an online auto auction like Copart is not the same process in every state. Whether you can bid directly or need to work through a licensed broker depends on three things: where the vehicle is located,... Read more

Massachusetts has one of the most documented auction systems in New England. The Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) keeps a clear paper trail, salvage law is specific and well-defined, and the state’s salvage inspection program is run by the Massachusetts... Read more

A vehicle title is the legal document that proves you own your car. Without it, your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will not issue license plates or registration. That doesn’t mean a titleless car is destined to sit in... Read more

Connecticut offers a steady auction market for buyers in the Northeast. Copart yards in the region carry a strong mix of insurance, fleet, and dealer-sourced inventory, with the kind of volume that gives buyers real choice. The part most people... Read more

A decade ago, 1,000 horsepower was the benchmark of automotive extremity. Only a handful of exotic machines ever reached it, and most never left the concept stage. Today, that figure is no longer exceptional. The world’s most powerful production cars... Read more

Wisconsin has stricter auction access rules than many states. All salvage auction facilities in Wisconsin, including Copart and IAA, require bidders to possess a valid Wisconsin Salvage Buyer Identification (BID) Card in order to participate in auctions. The catch: BID... Read more

You’ve spotted a good deal on Copart’s Virginia lot, the current bid is within range, and you’re ready to register. There’s one catch: in many cases, Copart won’t allow you to bid directly. Virginia, like many states, restricts access to... Read more

A used car deal can quickly become a serious problem if the car turns out to be stolen. The buyer usually loses the vehicle and may have little practical chance of recovering the money paid. Police can seize the car... Read more

New Mexico is one of the easier states when it comes to purchasing at auction, thanks to a flat 4% motor vehicle excise tax, clear title rules, and a relatively straightforward paperwork process. The catch most buyers don’t expect is... Read more