Have you ever wondered where cars go when they are damaged to the point of being unusable? I’m talking about those mangled heaps of twisted metal, the burnt-to-the-ground frames, and the stripped shells. Perhaps you’ve been in an accident and have had an insurance company pay you for a totaled vehicle so that you can get a new one. But where does the totaled car go after that? Truthfully, many of these cars will end…
We have talked about what you can do with AutoBidMaster: Buy a Ferrari for $32,000. Get a Jeep Liberty for $2,000. Secure a boat and trailer for only $1,000. Auctions make a wide variety of vehicles and items available for as little as you want to pay. The variety is endless, including classic 1930’s pickup trucks, recent model ATVs, snowmobiles, family sedans, and more! Typically, you would need a dealer’s license to take advantage of…
At your local car dealership, most people buying cars are probably buying with the same goal in mind: transportation. The beautiful and unique thing about salvage auto auctions is that people buy auction vehicles for a countless variety of reasons. Here are just seven of our favorites: Buy yourself a car. Ok, maybe this one isn’t entirely unexpected, but far too many people overlook this cost-effective way to secure personal transportation. Buy it and fix…
Have you ever been to an auction house? That’s how all auctions used to be conducted. You went to a location, sat in a room with a group of bidders, and placed your bids as items came up. With the advent of the internet, auctions can vary in many more ways now. You can even bid on items worldwide from the comfort of your living room couch. There are lots of online auctions to choose…
An AutoBidMaster auction has a few key differences from an Ebay auction, and both have key differences from auctions at your local auction house. While the word “auction” generally describes a purchasing system in which potential buyers offer their ideal price for sale items, the specifics can vary widely based on the structure set by the sellers and auction provider. A common misconception about auto auctions is that the high bidder automatically wins the vehicle.…
Classic cars are hard to resist. When one drives past, all heads turn to take in the majesty of history. It doesn’t matter if it is a 1923 Ford Model T, an early ‘70s Camaro, an original Mustang, or a 1938 Studebaker – everyone wants to get a good look. As the owner of a classic car, you get to live closer to this piece of history than most people ever do. You get to…
When it comes to buying a used vehicle, one of the best and most common pieces of advice is to inspect the vehicle prior to purchase. This is especially true when it comes to salvage car auctions, where cars are often sold “as-is.” If at all possible, we recommend visiting the relevant Copart auction yards in person to inspect any vehicles of interest during Pre-bidding. You will be able to gain access to any Copart…
Check it out! A Harley Davidson with some easily repairable damage at a low current bid! Now that’s a deal to bid on! But wait… the Lot Listing Page says the Live Auction is scheduled for the same time as that important meeting next week. How will you be able to buy this dream motorcycle? The Bid4U system has you covered! With Bid4U, it is incredibly easy to have bids placed on your behalf while…
You found a great deal. The right vehicle is cheaper than the price you expected to pay. But what does that word “salvage” in the title mean? Salvage titles grace all kinds of vehicles. From motorcycles to RVs, minivans to water skis, this label can mean huge savings for you. The key to making the most of these opportunities is to get as much information as possible about the vehicle of interest. Keep in mind…
Auction vehicles sold through AutoBidMaster go through two separate phases of bidding. First is Preliminary or Pre-bidding, which begins when a vehicle is assigned a sale date. During Pre-bidding, you can place your initial bids on the vehicle. The highest bid at the end of Pre-bidding becomes the starting bid for the live auction. Pre-bidding ends an hour before the start of the live auction, and the highest Pre-bid becomes the starting bid at auction.…
