Carfax vs AutoCheck vs Auction Report — Which Catches What
Carfax vs AutoCheck vs Auction Report — what each catches, blind spots, prices, when each is worth $25-40. Side-by-side data table for buyers.
News, stats & guides
Auction Blog — News, Stats & Guides
Per-model stats, salvage-car news, buyer guides, and market analysis from Copart and IAAI auctions. Free expert insights.
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Copart Auction Date Lookup — Read Sale & Re-List History
Look up Copart auction dates by VIN or lot. Read sale history, spot re-list patterns, identify failed-to-sell lots — a hidden lemon-car warning sign.
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Fire Damage vs Theft Recovery — Why Damage Codes Matter
Fire damage and theft recovery look similar at auction but mean different things. Decode the codes, understand insurance logic, avoid expensive surprises.
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Flood Damaged Cars — How to Detect & Run a VIN Check
Spot a flood-damaged car before you buy — physical signs, VIN check workflow with NMVTIS, Carfax flood-risk check, our auction-history flood-code lookup.
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Front-End Damage Cars — Repair Cost vs Auction Price
Front-end damage is the #1 Copart code (~32% inventory). Per-part repair cost ranges, severity tiers, and salvage-vs-clean price delta — buyer reality check.
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Hail Damage Cars — When the Bargain Is Real (and Isn't)
Hail damaged cars at auction — PDR cost guide, when cosmetic-only is a real bargain, when sunroof or window damage hides expensive surprises. State-by-state.
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How to Bid on Copart — Beginner Buyer Walkthrough
Bid on Copart without a dealer license — broker membership, fees breakdown, 2-phase auction, payment timeline, transport. Step-by-step.
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How to Read a VIN — 17 Characters Decoded Step by Step
Decode any 17-char VIN — WMI country, manufacturer, vehicle attributes, plant, sequence. Position-by-position guide with Toyota, Ford, BMW examples.
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IAAI vs Copart — Inventory, Fees & Process Compared
IAAI vs Copart compared — inventory size, vehicle types, fee structure, payment terms, transport, license rules. 15-row side-by-side table.
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Lemon Law by State — Buyer Rights for Used & Salvage Cars
Lemon Law by state — buyer rights for used and salvage vehicles. 50-state coverage table, federal Magnuson-Moss, claim process, landmark cases.
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NMVTIS Explained — The Government VIN Database
NMVTIS — the US Department of Justice VIN database most buyers don't know exists. What it tracks, how to access it, and how it compares to Carfax.
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Parts-Only Title vs Certificate of Destruction Explained
Parts-only title vs certificate of destruction — when a car can never come back, what each brand allows, and how Copart and IAAI code them. Buyer guide.
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