Auctions · 5 min read
Auction Car Damage Types Explained: What Each Code Means
A plain-English guide to auction car damage types at Copart and IAAI: front end, side, hail, flood, mechanical and more, plus how to read them before you bid.
Guides for buying at auction with a clear head.
What we've learned handling purchases on Copart and IAAI, explained plainly: titles, true costs, bidding, import taxes and shipping to the Dominican Republic.
Costs · 5 min read
Auction Car Fees and Total Cost: What You'll Really Pay
Auction car fees and total cost explained: bid, buyer fee, broker fee, towing, shipping and import taxes, with a line-by-line sample budget you can follow.
Importing · 6 min read
Buy a US Auction Car from the Dominican Republic: Guide
How to buy a US auction car from the Dominican Republic without traveling or a dealer license: the steps, reference costs, shipping, and import taxes.
Auctions · 6 min read
Copart vs IAAI: Key Differences Before You Bid on a Car
Copart vs IAAI compared: bidding formats, buyer fees, lot details and pickup rules, plus how to pick the right car without a dealer license.
Importing · 6 min read
Dominican Republic Car Import Taxes: How They're Calculated
Dominican Republic car import taxes explained: CIF, tariff, ITBIS, excise and CO2, with a real step-by-step estimate for a 2023 Honda Accord EX.
Auctions · 6 min read
How Copart Bidding Works: A Step-by-Step Buyer's Guide
How Copart bidding works: preliminary bids, live auctions, Buy It Now and sales on approval. Learn to set a smart max bid and avoid costly mistakes.
Guides · 5 min read
How to Buy From Copart Without a Dealer License (2026)
Learn how to buy from Copart without a dealer license using a broker. Step-by-step process, real fees to budget for, and mistakes first-time buyers make.
Guides · 6 min read
How to Inspect an Auction Car Before Bidding: 5 Steps
Learn how to inspect an auction car before bidding: photos, VIN, damage codes, title type, keys and total cost. A buyer-side checklist to avoid surprises.
Importing · 6 min read
Ship a Car from the USA to the Dominican Republic: Guide
How to ship a car from the USA to the Dominican Republic: towing to port, RoRo vs container, export paperwork, arrival ports and reference costs.
Titles · 6 min read
What Is a Salvage Title? What Buyers Need to Know in 2026
What a salvage title means, how it differs from clean and rebuilt titles, and what to check before you buy a salvage car at Copart or IAAI auctions.