That $12k buys a LOT of shiny new wrenches and a good tow strap, so at least he's got that going for him. I swear auction fever makes people forget how to count, I once watched a guy bid $800 on a box of rusty brake rotors just because the auctioneer kept saying "going once." The dealers probably knew the frame was bent worse than a pretzel and just wanted to see how far his wallet would stretch. At least if the truck catches fire, he'll have a nice warm spot to stand next to while the smoke clears.