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Vehicle History Report
A vehicle history report contains important historical information on the vehicle, such as:
- Major accident history
- Service records, such as major bodywork
- Ownership history
- Insurance claims
Not all agencies report to all vehicle records services, so find out what your report will cover before you buy it.
A good vehicle history report will contain as much information as is available on the history of the car to give a prospective buyer a fair idea what the car is worth and what condition it’s in.
Reading a Report
Once you know what you’re looking for, reading a vehicle history report is easy. Information is laid out in a vehicle history report to give you a clear idea of dates, events, and specific work done on the car. You may wonder who the source was for information you’re reading in a vehicle history report. In most cases, companies providing vehicle history reports obtain their information from:
- State DMVs
- Auto auctions
- Repair shops
- Rental agencies
- Insurance companies
- Some police and fire departments
Getting a Report
Of course, to read your vehicle history report, you’ll need to order one first. Obtaining a vehicle history report only takes a few minutes online. If you'll be shopping around, look for the option that lets you get one month of reports for one price, so you can look up every car.
You'll need the vehicle identification number (VIN). Ask the seller for the VIN number, or look it up on the title, dashboard, and driver's side door jamb.
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