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Car Value

Understand your car’s true worth with AutoBidMaster’s car value insights. Learn how factors like mileage, condition, title status, and market trends affect resale prices. Whether you’re buying from an auction or selling later, knowing vehicle value helps you make smarter and more profitable decisions.

How to Calculate the Salvage Value of a Car

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...
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Car Gap Insurance vs Loan/Lease Payoff Explained

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...
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How to Buy Salvage Vehicles Online

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...
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Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport: Ultimate Project Car

Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport: Ultimate Project Car

In this edition of Under the Hood, 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...
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Climate Surge Auctions: What You Need to Know

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”...
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Salvage Title VIN Check and Better Buying

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...
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Digital vs. Lane Auctions: Which Wins in 2025?

Digital vs. Lane Auctions: Which Wins in 2025?

The auto auction world is changing fast. What was once dominated by bustling auction lanes filled with dealers, buyers, and the sound of the gavel has shifted online. In 2025, digital platforms have become the go-to for buyers worldwide, from...
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The Most Expensive Car Sales in Auction History

The Most Expensive Car Sales in Auction History

In this edition of Under the Hood, we’ll be diving into the wild side of expensive car collecting. This is where cars stop being just machines and start being works of art, history, and obsession. Prices here don’t just climb...
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A 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera’s Revival With AutoBidMaster

A 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera’s Revival With AutoBidMaster

Hey bidders, Rusty here! There are cars you expect to see in a salvage yard. Old family sedans. Work trucks that’ve been through a dozen owners. The kind of cars that were never loved, just used. A Porsche 911 Carrera...
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