The CARS4.BID Blog

Buyer's Guide

How to Lose $100,000 on a Car?!

Even the rich can make costly mistakes, especially when it comes to buying cars at auctions.

January 06 2025

Buyer's Guide

Beware of This Common Trick at Salvage Auctions

When buying a car from salvage auctions like Copart or IAAI, many buyers unknowingly fall for a clever trick used by insurance companies.

December 30 2024

Buyer's Guide

Watch Out for Flooded Teslas Without Batteries

Flood-damaged Teslas are popping up on auction sites like Copart and IAAI, but here’s a big warning

December 24 2024

Buyer's Guide

Everything You Need to Know About Auction Vehicle Inspections

We’ll explain how you can learn more about any car at auction, step by step.

December 17 2024

Buyer's Guide

UNDERSTANDING PRICING ANALYSIS

When you buy a car at an auction, it’s important to understand the pricing information to make smart bidding decisions.

December 10 2024

Buyer's Guide

DON’T LOSE YOUR DEPOSIT: THE SMART WAY TO FINANCE SALVAGE CARS

If you’re looking to save money by purchasing a salvage vehicle, it’s crucial to understand how to finance a salvage car wisely.

November 11 2024

Autohacker’s Digest

How to Drive Audi for $0 [Autohacker’s Digest]

Not every car at a salvage auction is perfect for flipping, but many are great for daily driving—and you can drive them with no loss!

November 10 2024

Autohacker’s Digest

I’ve found the next car project. Check it out. [Autohacker’s Digest]

This week, I visited the Copart auction to check out a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.

November 03 2024

Autohacker’s Digest

How to loose $47,000 in 1 year [Autohacker’s Digest]

I’m part of several car groups on Facebook, and I don’t get why people are so excited about buying new cars and showing them off.

October 27 2024

Autohacker’s Digest

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

I went to the auction to check out a 2016 Porsche Macan Trubo that had been stolen and then recovered.

October 20 2024

Autohacker’s Digest

Beware of Clean titles and 7 biggest mistakes at auctions [Autohacker’s Digest]

As a friendly reminder, always check clean title vehicles for salvage records in Carfax, AutoCheck, or VIN.DOCTOR.

October 06 2024

Autohacker’s Digest

The most expensive car found at Copart … [Autohacker’s Digest]

This week I found a Lamborghini Urus that Copart claimed was worth $1 million.

September 29 2024