Autohacker’s Digest

I inspected a Porsche Macan, and it was not what I expected… [Autohacker’s Digest]

Last edit: October 20 2024 • 141 view

The goal of this digest is to help you avoid common mistakes when buying at auctions and assist you in purchasing a GREAT DEAL on a car at the best possible price!

Expectation vs Reality

I went to the auction to check out a 2016 Porsche Macan Trubo that had been stolen and then recovered. It looked great in the online photos, but not as good in reality. Check out the video to see what to expect when buying online.

Expectation vs reality comparison showing online listing for a 2016 Porsche Macan Turbo


Question: WHAT ARE YOUR FEES AS BROKER?, HOW THE PAYMENT WORKS IF I WIN A CAR, CAN I BID MYSELF OR YOU DO THE BIDDING?

Answer: Our fee is $349 or 5% whichever is greater. If you win a car you have 2 days to pay for it via bank wire or Zelle. Yes, you can bid yourself via our LIVE bidding site. You can find details here (https://livebidding.cars4.bid), you will need Zelle deposit though.

Social media comment asking about broker fees and bidding process for car auctions

For sale: 2012 Toyota RAV4

We are listing it at the auction, so if you want to buy it at the special price, here you go! Just $4,000MA – Clean title, good mileage 127K, retails at over $10,000. Minor side damage, many parts can be reused.More info here.

Dark blue Toyota RAV4 SUV parked at a salvage auction lot

Cheapest buy of the week

2007 Audi A4. Sold for $450. What a DEAL!

Normal wear & tear, run and drive condition.
This car will definitely require some work, but it’s a great deal for our client.

Silver Audi A4 wagon parked at a salvage auction lot

My choice of the week

2015 Lexus GS350. Sold for $6,700 with No Reserve.

What a DEAL!

Vandalism damage. Run and drive condition and very nice interior. If you’re also looking for BIG savings, place your bids for No reserve price vehicles.

Black Lexus GS350 sedan with brown interior at a salvage auction lot

$15 deal

2007 Audi A4 sold at Copart just for $15!

Flood damage. Certificate of destruction – good for parts only, but it’s an awesome deal!

Grey Audi sedan parked at a salvage auction lot

$40 deal

2008 LR Range Rover Sport sold at Copart for $40.

Front end damage, no keys. There’s a lot of work ahead with this car. But you can’t go wrong with $40 for a car! What a DEAL!

Black Range Rover Sport with front end damage at a salvage auction lot

$100 deal

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee sold at IAAI for $100.

Impossible, right?! Well, great deal happens daily!

Dark blue Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV parked at a salvage auction lot

Thank you for reading my digest, and have a great day!

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Andrew ‘AutoHacker’ Ivanov

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