Last Updated 15th of January, 2010
What information shows up on vehicle history reports?
When buying a used car, reviewing its vehicle history report (also known as a VIN Check) is as important as taking the vehicle for a test drive. It allows you to make a confident decision by providing the following information:
, be aware that not all vehicle history reports contain the same amount of information. The less reputable car history report companies research from a limited database, using only multiple sources, providing you with a cursory report. Whereas the name brand companies will base reports on information gathered from thousands of sources, allowing you to make your decision with mechanic-like confidence.
There are plenty of Internet sites offering vehicle history reports. But before purchasing be sure to the company before ordering. This will guarantee you of receiving a comprehensive VIN Check.
- If the vehicle was ever totaled in an accident and/or salvaged.
- If the vehicle was ever stolen.
- If the vehicle has any hail or flood damage history.
- The vehicle's "use history." This reports if the vehicle was ever leased, or used as a taxi or as rental car or even as a police car.
- Any odometer rollbacks.
- Any Lemon complaints.
- If the vehicle ever had any junked titles tied to it.
- The vehicle's state emissions inspection results (if applicable).
There are plenty of Internet sites offering vehicle history reports. But before purchasing be sure to
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