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How to Accurately Estimate Your Car Restoration Cost

  • Jordan Ellis
  • November 5, 2025
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Budget-Friendly Car Upgrades for Increasing Performance

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Salvagebid’s How To-Guides & DIY section offers clear, step-by-step guides for every stage of the auction process. Learn how to register, place bids, pay for vehicles, and arrange shipping with ease. Whether you’re new to online car auctions or an experienced buyer, our practical tutorials help you make confident, informed decisions every time you bid.

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Why Mileage Matters: Insights From VIN Mileage Checks

  • Jordan Ellis
  • December 20, 2024
When buying a used car and evaluating a vehicle’s condition and value, mileage matters. The miles driven directly correlate with the car’s value, performance, and maintenance needs. With a VIN…
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How To Check For Vehicle Recalls

  • Jordan Ellis
  • October 29, 2024
Due to safety issues, every year, millions of cars are withdrawn from the market. For example, in 2020, the NHTSA announced recalls for over 13 million vehicles, which affected millions…
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How VIN Decoders Work
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How VIN Decoders Work and Why They Are Important

  • Jordan Ellis
  • April 25, 2024
As car enthusiasts may know, VIN numbers are unique codes for each vehicle. They offer details on its make, model, and history. Yet, there must be a way to decode…
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Ways to Increase the Range of Any Electric Vehicle
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Ways to Increase the Range of Any Electric Vehicle

  • Jordan Ellis
  • March 22, 2024
Probably every owner of an EV has ever thought about increasing the car’s range. Electric vehicle fans always want to be able to drive as far as possible on a…
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How to Spot a Flood-Damaged Car
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How to Spot a Flood-Damaged Car

  • Jordan Ellis
  • March 8, 2024
Floods often damage vehicles, sometimes without obvious signs. Cars may appear undamaged externally but have serious internal issues, posing safety risks and costly repairs. That’s why car enthusiasts should know…
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How Do I Get A Window Sticker For My Car?
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How Do I Get A Window Sticker For My Car?

  • Jordan Ellis
  • June 23, 2023
A Monroney, or window sticker, is an extremely important source of information for both an ordinary vehicle buyer and a used car dealership. These labels are aimed at displaying essential…
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Seasonal Do-It-Yourself Motorcycle Maintenance
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Seasonal Do-It-Yourself Motorcycle Maintenance

  • Jordan Ellis
  • March 3, 2023
Spring has come, and it’s time to start thinking about getting your motorcycle back on the road. Before you hit the pavement, it’s important to make sure your bike is…
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Car Digital Video Recorders: Review and Rating
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Car Digital Video Recorders: Review and Rating

  • Jordan Ellis
  • August 26, 2022
Car digital video recorders (or DVRs) have become an integral part of the modern vehicle. It is a very useful device, especially when it comes to the investigation of automobile…
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Choosing a Jet Ski
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Tips on Choosing a Jet Ski

  • Jordan Ellis
  • July 8, 2022
Personal watercraft have become a common part of water recreation. Not long ago, they were an innovation, but today it is hard to surprise someone with a water scooter. Just…
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impact of chip shortage
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The Impact of Chip Shortage on the Auto Industry

  • Jordan Ellis
  • June 24, 2022
Everyone has experienced the negative consequences brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. While we’ve already become more resilient and the economies quickly bounced up, the automotive industry has been hit by…
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