Ordering a Vehicle History Report

You should order a vehicle history report on your own car if:

• You recently purchased it and suspect fraud.
• You plan to sell it and want to show objective facts about the car’s history.

Usually people order a vehicle history report if they’re thinking about buying a used car. A vehicle history report tells them a great deal about the condition and market value of the car because it details accidents, major repairs, frame damage, salvage status, and if the car was ever used as a rental or fleet car.

But there are also times when it’s a good idea for you to order a vehicle history report on your own car. Let’s say you recently purchased a used car and you’re having some kind of trouble with it right away, such as repeated mechanical failures. You really should have obtained a vehicle history report before purchasing the car to see if it has a history of mechanical problems.

If you didn’t, it may be a good idea to obtain a vehicle history report afterwards. If you’re able to find evidence of frequent mechanical failures, frame damage, or anything else that was hidden by the seller at the time of the sale, you may be able to take legal action to recover damages.

More likely, you’re planning to sell your used car and want to provide prospective buyers with tangible evidence of your car’s performance and maintenance history. You can always show them service records, but many times buyers are skeptical of the validity and completeness of seller-supplied service records. A vehicle history report, by contrast, can be obtained by anyone and provides objective proof of any accidents and major repairs. A clean vehicle history report can be a big selling point in marketing your used car.

If you’d like to know more about your used car’s history, or if you’re planning to sell your used car, order a vehicle history report today. Ordering online is the fastest and most convenient way to obtain your vehicle history report.