How To

The key to a proper maximum bid is considering your personal affordability, the car’s estimated value in its planned condition, and the costs beyond your bid. In other words, your maximum bid should make financial sense, leaving room for expenses... Read more

Wondering how to buy a car at auction through AutoBidMaster?  Knowing the difference between Buy It Now and live auctions is essential to a successful purchase.  Buy It Now suits AutoBidMaster users who prefer more direct transactions on vehicles at... Read more

Nebraska is a relatively straightforward state to buy a car at auction. You don’t need a dealer license to bid on titled or salvage vehicles, boats, jet skis, and snowmobiles in categories open to private buyers. That’s good news, but... Read more

Alaska has several advantages for private buyers at online car auctions. There’s no state sales tax, title fees are low, and private buyers can bid on much of Copart’s inventory without a dealer license. But being able to bid directly... Read more

Shopping for a used Ford F-150? This buyer guide covers the best years to buy, model years to avoid, common engine and transmission problems, and key recalls to check before bidding on a clean-title or salvage F-150. Read more

Is the Tesla Cybertruck a better buy than a gas or diesel truck? Compare ownership costs, depreciation, insurance, towing range, and the case for buying a used or salvage Cybertruck at auction. Read more

Shopping for a used Chevy Silverado? Choosing the right model year and powertrain can make a big difference in reliability and repair costs. This guide breaks down the best and worst Silverado years, common engine and transmission problems, and the key checks to make before bidding at auction. Read more

A salvage work van can be a practical way for a small business to get the cargo space it needs without paying new-van prices. But the lowest auction price doesn’t always mean the lowest project cost. Learn what to inspect, what to calculate, and how to match a van to your trade before bidding. Read more

A missing catalytic converter doesn’t automatically make a salvage auction car a bad buy. Learn how to check whether the converter is missing, estimate replacement and labor costs, factor the repair into your maximum bid, and understand emissions and legal requirements. Read more