Auction Costs

When it comes to wholesale car auctions in the US, two names come up more than any other: Copart and Manheim. Both platforms handle huge volumes of vehicles every year, but they serve different audiences and sell different types of... Read more

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,... Read more

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... Read more

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... Read more

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... Read more

Finding the best used cars in January 2026 means looking beyond dealerships. When you buy salvage cars at auto auctions, you can find repairable vehicles priced 40–60% below market value. It’s one of the most affordable ways to own a... Read more

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... Read more

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... Read more

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... Read more