In-depth analysis, research reports, and expert commentary from the automotive auction industry.
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…
Flood vehicles can offer real value, but they carry risks that differ meaningfully from collision damage, since water exposure affects systems that aren't…
Auction listings provide a damage snapshot from the most recent insurance event, but a full VIN history report fills in the vehicle's story before that point…
Online car auctions have changed the way people buy vehicles, but not all platforms are built the same. Anyone who has spent time bidding on other sites knows the…