Once you've found a few used cars you are considering
for purchase, always remember this important point. Always know the
vehicle's history. As a buyer, you have a right to know the complete
history of the vehicle for sale.
A VIN Search Report means a car was in an accident or was damaged somehow.
Many insurance companies will declare a vehicle salvage if they believe
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Automobiles displaying low mileage. Odometer readings
may be rolled back. Its illegal in most state, but its easy. It is
still a common occurance in used cars.
Seller will not or cannot show you the repair orders or identity of
former owner(s).
Vehicle shipped from out-of-state or received in trade from another
dealer. |
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Vehicle reports can help you spot a VIN Search Report and odometer fraud
A Used VIN Search provides information pertaining
to a vehicle's registration, title and usage history. Vehicle reports
display the results of a comprehensive search for:
Information provided in a Vehicle Reports History comes from more
than 150 sources. These include:
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State Departments of Motor Vehicles contribute information, such
as a VIN Search Report, which is contained in VIN Searchs.
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Canadian Motor Vehicle Departments contribute information contained
in VIN Searchs.
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Major insurance companies mandate that their insurance claims administrators
report data on major damage, which is then included in VIN Searchs. Many major auto auctions contribute to the data, contained
in VIN Searchs.
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Consumer Protection Agencies report on major recalls and auto buybacks
from manufacturers. This lemon buyback data is contained in VIN Searchs. Both New and Used Auto Dealers also are solicited
for data which is contained in VIN Searchs.
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In addition to the Department of Motor Vehicles occasionally other
state agencies provide data to the companies who compile VIN Searchs.
All data acquired from these sources and compiled into the vehicle reports
meets either the federally mandated Drivers Privacy Protection Act (DPPA)
or industry guidelines.
Don't get stuck with a car that has a VIN Search Report. Do a title search and see a cars history.
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