Salvage auction guide
Auction cars are sold as-is with limited disclosure. Learn what every damage type and vehicle category means — then check the VIN before you bid.
By damage type
Hail damageDents from a hailstorm.Flood damageSubmerged or water-damaged.Theft / recoveryReported stolen and recovered.Fire / burn damageBurn damage from a fire.Rollover damageThe vehicle flipped.Front-end damageDamage to the front of the car.Rear-end damageDamage to the back of the car.Side damageDamage to a side of the car.Frame damageStructural frame damage.Engine damageEngine or powertrain damage.Transmission damageFaulty or failed transmission.Mechanical damageDrivetrain / component failure.Minor dents & scratchesLight cosmetic damage.No visible damageOften repossessions or returns.VandalismIntentional damage.RepossessionTaken back by a lender.VIN issueProblem with the VIN.StrippedMissing major parts.BiohazardMay need professional cleanup.Storm damageWind, debris, or water damage.Roof damageDamage to the roof structure.Interior damageDamage to seats, dash, trim.Window / glass damageCracked or broken glass.All-over damageDamage across the vehicle.Partial repairSome damage fixed, not all.
By vehicle type
AutomobilesCars and passenger vehicles.MotorcyclesTwo-wheeled motorcycles.TrucksPickups and commercial trucks.BoatsBoats and watercraft.ATVsAll-terrain vehicles.SnowmobilesWinter recreation vehicles.Jet skisPersonal watercraft.TrailersUtility, cargo, travel trailers.MotorhomesMotorhomes and RVs.BusesPassenger transport buses.Heavy equipmentConstruction machinery.MotorbikesMotorbikes and mopeds.
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