IAAI Announcement Codes Explained for History-Report Buyers
IAAI lane announcements and AutoCheck/CARFAX rows tell different parts of the risk story. Read both before you bid.
Category: Auction & Salvage Data
Municipal Surplus Car History Check Before You Bid
City surplus lots look cheap until the fleet life and title brands show up. Pull history before the bid paddle moves.
Fleet Auction Buyer History Report Checklist
Fleet auctions move volume. Your report pull is how you avoid inheriting someone else’s neglected oil changes and quiet brands.
Salvage Broker Fee vs Self-Bidding: When Report Skills Change the Math
Broker fees buy process. Report skills buy fewer stupid bids. Here’s when each side of the math wins.
Export Auction Buyers: History Report Requirements Before Shipping
Export deals die at paperwork. Pull history before you pay for ocean drama.
AutoCheck at Classic and Specialty Auctions: Coverage Limits
Classic and specialty auction cars don’t always behave like a 2019 Camry in AutoCheck. Here’s how to adjust without going blind.
Auction Announcements vs Full History Report: Gaps That Cost Money
Lane announcements are shorthand. History reports are longerhand. The gaps between them are where money goes to die.
Storage Fees After You Win: Why Speed Matters With Report Research
Storage meters start after you win. History research belongs before the hammer — not in the parking lot.
OPENLANE/ADESA Fees and AutoCheck: Dealer Auction Cost Stack
OPENLANE/ADESA fees stack fast. AutoCheck before the bid is cheaper than storage after a surprise brand.
IAAI Condition Preview vs AutoCheck: Use Both Before Bidding
IAAI’s condition preview shows the yard. AutoCheck shows the paper trail. Bidding on only one is how surprise fees start.
