autoAstat weekly statistics

Weekly statistics, trends, prices, insights, auction scam and the most interesting vehicles from the salvage car market

Vol.8

December 26, 2022

1. Auctions sales statistics

December 19 – December 25, 2022
Salvage vehicles sales of 61,970 units represented an increase of 5.0% (2,963 cars) from the last week.
Cars volume represented a increase of 3.2%.There were 5,348 more cars at LIVE auctions this week. Average approval grew 0.7%.

Cars Volume vs Cars Sold

Cars went through LIVE auctions:Copart: 102,393 (⬆6.77%)IAAI: 69,787 (⬇1.61%)Total: 172,180 (⬆1.03%)
Sold cars:Copart: 44,841 (⬆6.3%)IAAI: 17,129 (⬆7.5%)Total: 61,970 (⬆5.0%)  
Sale approvalCopart: 43.8% (⬇0.2%)IAAI: 24.4% (⬇2.1%)Avg: 36.0% (⬆0.7%)

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Search trends at autoAstat.com

What users at autoastat.com have been searching for over the past week. This is autoAstat Popularity Rating (AAPR). 
BMW 3-series has been researched 304 times this week, followed by BMW 5-series (255 searches) and Ford Escape (255), meaning our users are fond of these makes and models and looking to buy it at the auctions. Nissan Rogue is a newcomer this week. 

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Top sellers of the week

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Geico Insurance was the leader in sales this week again. 8,399 cars sold. The best insurance company to buy from.State Farm insurance followed with 6,518 cars sold. Geico sells cars at the highest bid, so consider this seller next time bidding.
Dealers at Copart were able to sell 1,173 vehicles. 17% less than last week!

Salvage cars sales volume

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Top country buyers

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2. Car of the week

My personal pick of the week!

2023 KIA SPORTAGE

Final bid: $22,425

Almost new car! Only 7 miles on the road, you can still smell the new-car in the cabin. Minor damage and good price.

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3. Staged cars of the week

I've found lots from dealers that had most auctions or impressive repairs. Remember to check every vehicle of your interest at Copart and IAAI at autoAstat.

2022 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Auctions: 4

Selling this vehicle will be hard. The previous condition is just horrific! Are you serious?Stay away from it!

2009 BMW 3 SERIES

Auctions: 54

Always check autoAstat before you buy cars at salvage auto auctions.

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4. Top lots with most bids

The intense bidding competition. What are these hot cars everybody wants to buy?

2021 PORSCHE PANAMERA

Bids: 366

366 bids and no sale!

FINAL BID: $52,000 Not sold

2018 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT

Bids: 349

FINAL BID: $37,750 Not sold

5. Most Expensive Lots SOLD

2018 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM

Retail value: $530,198

Final bid: $220,000


2022 LAMBORGHINI HURACAN

Retail value: $470,231

Final bid: $197,000


2014 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR

Retail value: $393,309

FINAL BID: $182,000


6. $25 lots

Salvage Auto Auction is the place where you can find amazing deals! My favorite category...Let's see what $25 could get you at auctions these days... :)

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2008 MAZDA 3

SOLD: $25

No way!

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2008 GMC ACADIA

SOLD: $25

No, no! This is imposible!

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2011 JAGUAR XF-SERIES

SOLD: $25

$25 for 2011 2011 JAGUAR XF?! What!?

7. Price analysis

This week I am taking a look at one of most popular sedans: 2017-20 Honda Civic

2017-20 Honda Civic

You can see that the average price for the car was the cheapest in December, 2022. Now is the best time to buy Honda Civic
Did you know?! You can analyze any car you are looking for at autoastat.com*! Do your search, specify filters and click on Statistics tab. That's it.*You need to have paid account.

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Top locations gives you visual perspective which states sell the specified car the cheapest. As we see by the analysis, this car is not popular in Wyoming :) Look for your next Honda Civic over there!

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That's all for now. 
If you like this report and would like to see something else - email me directly at moc.tatsaotua%40ofni
And don’t forget to check the vehicle history before buying and use our statistics to determine the best price to buy - it will save your time and money! Buy smart with autoAstat!

Alex autoAstat team ❤️
P.S.: if you have a PRO account you can search All makes and models and do your own analysis per week, per month, per quarter or even a year. PRO has the tools to do proper analysis of the current salvage market.