Field Notes
Weekly auction recaps, buying guides, and platform updates from the AudBid team.
How to Set a Budget Before Bidding on a Vehicle
A winning bid is only part of the total cost of buying a vehicle. Learn how to factor in fees, insurance, transportation, and future ownership costs before you raise your paddle.
July 5, 2026Where Do Fleet Vehicles End Up After They're Retired?
A retired fleet vehicle is rarely at the end of its road. For many buyers, it marks the beginning of an opportunity to own a well maintained vehicle that offers outstanding value without the dealership premium.
Read →What Makes a Used Car Hold Its Value Better Than Others?
The price you pay today has a lasting impact on what your vehicle is worth tomorrow. Learn how reliability, demand, maintenance history, and buying through online auctions can help maximize long term value.
Read →BMW vs Mercedes-Benz: Which Luxury Brand Makes More Sense Used?
The best luxury car is not always the newest one. Learn why depreciation creates opportunities for used buyers and how BMW and Mercedes-Benz compare in performance, comfort, and ownership costs.
Read →Why So Many Used Toyota Vehicles End Up at Auction
Toyota has earned its reputation for reliability, so why do so many appear at online auctions? The answer has everything to do with how businesses replace their vehicles and very little to do with their condition. Here's what every buyer should know.
Read →Why Are Some Used Cars So Much Cheaper Than Others?
Not every inexpensive used car has a catch. Discover why vehicles from banks, lease returns, and commercial fleets often sell for less and how online auctions can help buyers find exceptional value.
Read →AudBid vs. Copart: Why Savvy Car Buyers Are Switching to the Modern Salvage & Clean Title Alternative
Looking to buy a car without the corporate headache? Read our comprehensive AudBid vs Copart comparison to discover how AudBid offers no-license public access, 5-minute auctions, lower fees, and personal agents for all US buyers.
Read →5 Cars People Always Regret Skipping at Auction
It's almost never the flashy listing someone regrets losing. It's the quiet one. Here are the five I see slip through the cracks over and over.
Read →Your First Bid: A No-BS Walkthrough for People Who've Never Done This
The first time I placed a bid on a car my hands were actually sweaty. So if you're sitting there with the AudBid tab open and a knot in your stomach, this one's for you.
Read →How to Read a Car Listing Like You've Been Doing This for Years
People assume the skill in car auctions is the bidding. It's not. The bidding takes thirty seconds. The skill is everything before that.
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