autoAstat weekly statistics

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

Vol.9

January 2, 2022

Happy New Year!

1. Auctions sales statistics

December 26, 2022 – January 1, 2023Е (18,633 cars) from the last week.
Salvage vehicles sales of 43,337 units represented a decrease of 30.0% (18,633 cars) from the last week. This is due to the holiday season. Bidding activity was low.
Cars volume represented a decrease of 17.4%.There were 30,112 less cars at LIVE auctions this week. Average approval decreased 5.5%.

Cars Volume vs Cars Sold

Cars went through LIVE auctions:Copart: 78,207 (⬇23.62%)IAAI: 63,861 (⬇8.49%)Total: 142,068 (⬇17.48%)
Sold cars:Copart: 28,442 (⬇36.57%)IAAI: 14,895 (⬇13.04%)Total: 43,337 (⬇30.06%)
Sale approvalCopart: 36.3% (⬇7.5%)IAAI: 23.3% (⬇1.1%)Avg: 30.5% (⬇5.5%)

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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). 
Audi Q5 has been researched 262 times this week, followed by BMW 3-series (258 searches) and BMW X5 (246), meaning our users are fond of these makes and models and looking to buy it at the auctions. Audi A4 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. 4,765 cars sold. The best insurance company to buy from.State Farm insurance followed with 4,499 cars sold. Geico sells cars at the highest bid, so consider this seller next time bidding.

Salvage cars sales volume

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Top country buyers

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If you have a PRO account with us you can filter for Buyer's country and see which cars were sold to the specific country. Very helpful in understanding trends and market.

2. Car of the week

My personal pick of the week!

2019 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT Hellcat Redeye

Final bid: $51,000

The 797-horsepower tire slayer. The Challenger Hellcat Redeye will scare the socks off you and leave you begging for more.An absolute monster and amazing purchase! 

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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.

2018 JEEP RENEGADE

Auctions: 13

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

2020 PORSCHE MACAN

Auctions: 53

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?

2022 INFINITI QX80

Bids: 375

375 bids and no sale!

FINAL BID: $53,000 Not sold

2019 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER VELAR

Bids: 312

FINAL BID: $38,250 Not sold

5. Most Expensive Lots SOLD

2020 MERCEDES-BENZ G63 AMG

Retail value: $205,589

Final bid: $126,000


2020 MERCEDES-BENZ G550

Retail value: $157,801

Final bid: $111,000


2017 LAMBORGHINI HURACAN

Retail value: $186,131

FINAL BID: $103,000


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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2007 HONDA ACCORD

SOLD: $2

No way!

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2012 FORD FOCUS

SOLD: $25

No, no! This is imposible!

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2002 FORD ESCAPE

SOLD: $25

$25 for 2002 FORD ESCAPE?! What!?

7. Price analysis

This week I am taking a look at one of most popular SUV: 2017-20 Dodge Journey

2017-20 DODGE JOURNEY 

You can see that the average price for the car was the cheapest in December, 2022. Now is the best time to buy Dodge Journey
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 West Virginia :) Look for your next Dodge Journey 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.