In-depth analysis, research reports, and expert commentary from the automotive auction industry.
Repair cost estimates are only as good as your ability to actually source the parts a vehicle needs, and parts availability varies dramatically by make, model, and…
Converting a salvage title to a rebuilt title is a legal process, and requirements differ significantly by state — a detail that catches many first-time…
Mechanical damage listings can be vague from the outside, but the terminology used usually points to a fairly specific scope of issue once you know what to look for…
Not every salvage purchase is meant to end up back on the road, and knowing which path you're on before you bid changes what you should be looking for entirely…
Exterior damage tends to get the most attention in listings, but interior condition has a real effect on both repair cost and eventual resale value, and it's…
Odometer readings on auction listings come with a status code that's worth understanding in real detail, since it affects both the reading's reliability and…
Once you win an auction, deciding how to get the vehicle home is its own decision with real cost and timing tradeoffs, and it's worth thinking through before…
Understanding why a vehicle became a salvage listing in the first place helps explain what kind of deal you're actually looking at — and total-loss…
Frame or structural damage is treated differently from cosmetic or mechanical damage because it affects the vehicle's core safety and integrity — and…