How long does it take for a new car to get a vehicle history report?

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New Cars and Reports

It usually takes just a short period for a vehicle history report to be established on a car, but it depends on the company compiling the vehicle history report. Vehicle history reports are maintained by private companies that get their information from any number of sources, including:
  • DMVs
  • Police departments
  • Insurance companies
  • Repair shops

Usually, the DMV is the first source of information placed on a vehicle history report. Shortly after a car is registered with the DMV, title and registration information will be provided on a vehicle history report.

If you’re having trouble finding a vehicle history report on a car, double check to make sure you wrote down the correct vehicle identification number (VIN). If it is a really new car, that fact might explain why the car doesn’t yet have a vehicle history report. There’s also a slight possibility that the VIN located on the car or title has been fabricated by criminals trying to hide the real identity of the car. In that case, you’ll want to report the matter to the DMV or the police. It's more likely the used car you’re interested in does have a vehicle history report.

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If you’d like to review the vehicle history report, you can order yours today. Ordering a vehicle history report online is fast and easy and will save you long lines at the DMV.

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