What does "subasta de autos chocados" mean in English?

The Spanish phrase "subasta de autos chocados" means "salvaged cars for sale" in English. This phrase is often seen on websites for Spanish-language used car dealers.

The word "subasta" is literally translated as "auction." Thus depending on the context, "subasta de autos chocados" could refer to an online auction, or a set-price sale. The Spanish word "chocado" literally means "to crash" or "to collide." In the context of cars, it refers to cars that have been in accidents. Therefore a sale of "autos chocados" indicates that the cars are not simply used, but that they have been salvaged from crashes.