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Auction Costs

Understand every part of AutoBidMaster’s auction costs before you bid. Learn about buyer fees, transaction charges, and other expenses tied to online auto auctions. With transparent pricing and no hidden fees, you’ll always know exactly what you’re paying for your vehicle.

IAAI vs. Copart: Which Auto Auction Is Better in 2026?
April 20, 2026 10 Mins Read

IAAI vs. Copart: Which Auto Auction Is Better in 2026?

If you’ve spent any time researching salvage auto auctions, you’ve probably come across the same two names multiple times: Copart and IAAI. Together, these platforms account for the majority of total-loss and repairable-vehicle sales in the US. Both are legitimate,...
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Is It Worth Buying a Car From Copart in 2026? An Honest Review
April 17, 2026 10 Mins Read

Is It Worth Buying a Car From Copart in 2026? An Honest Review

If you’ve ever browsed Copart auction listings and spotted a clean-looking SUV for $3,000, you know the feeling. The prices look too good to be true. And sometimes they are, but with the right approach, they’re exactly as good as...
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Best Used Electric Cars in 2026: Your Ultimate Auction Buying Guide
April 3, 2026 10 Mins Read

Best Used Electric Cars in 2026: Your Ultimate Auction Buying Guide

New car prices have climbed past $50,000 on average, and EVs are even higher. Yet, right now, used EV prices are dropping, and some of the best EVs ever built are sitting in auction lanes for a fraction of what...
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TOP 6 Best Used SUVs for Sale in the USA in 2026
February 13, 2026 9 Mins Read

TOP 6 Best Used SUVs for Sale in the USA in 2026

Finding the best used SUV to buy involves more than selecting a popular model. You need a vehicle that balances reliability, affordability, and practical features. We’ve analyzed market data, reliability ratings, and ownership costs to identify the six most dependable...
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Looking Back at 2025: A Year in Auctions
January 30, 2026 3 Mins Read

Looking Back at 2025: A Year in Auctions

Every year in the auction world has its own personality. Last year definitely had its share. Before we get too deep into 2026, we wanted to pause and look back at what happened in 2025 at AutoBidMaster, an official Copart...
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What to Know Before Bidding on Vehicles in Pennsylvania
January 20, 2026 6 Mins Read

What to Know Before Bidding on Vehicles in Pennsylvania

Bidding on vehicles in Pennsylvania can feel different from other states because of how Pennsylvania handles title branding, reconstructed vehicle requirements, insurance total-loss processing, and auction participation rules. For many buyers, the most confusing part is not the bidding process...
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Making Sense of Vehicle Bidding in North Carolina
January 14, 2026 7 Mins Read

Making Sense of Vehicle Bidding in North Carolina

Bidding on vehicles in North Carolina can feel more complicated than in many other states, not because the auction process itself is unusual, but because North Carolina’s title rules, inspection requirements, and platform-level participation policies all affect how bids are...
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Colorado Auto Auction: Rules, Restrictions, and Required Steps
January 7, 2026 6 Mins Read

Colorado Auto Auction: Rules, Restrictions, and Required Steps

Colorado has a highly active vehicle auction market, supported by strong demand for late-model vehicles, insurance total-loss units, hail-damaged cars and trucks, and retired fleet vehicles. But while inventory is plentiful, auction access for public buyers in Colorado is more...
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Auction Rules and Buying Tips for Georgia
December 18, 2025 4 Mins Read

Auction Rules and Buying Tips for Georgia

When you’re planning to bid on vehicles at auction in Georgia, it’s important to understand not only what state law allows, but also how auctions actually work for public buyers. Georgia is more accessible than many states, but that access...
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