Vehicle History

Buying a used vehicle can be very stressful because you never know how well the vehicle was previously cared for. At DMVsolutions.org, we recommend you run a complete used vehicle history report as well as have your own mechanic inspect the vehicle. Such things as previous accidents, flood damage, salvage title, odometer discrepancy, and transfer problems can show up on a vehicle history report. Please note, some states prohibit an accident report from showing up on a vehicle history report. Only insurance companies and the DMV may have access to a previous accident report. Check to see if your state prohibits previous accidents from showing up and always have a certified mechanic look the used vehicle for such things as mechanical issues and previous accidents.

Visit the Carfax.com vehicle history web site.

Autocheck.com is another vehicle history report center. Using information from Experian, a worldwide information service, autocheck.com has become a world leader in used vehicle history reporting.

Always have your mechanic check out your used vehicle before you purchase it. This will give you security by having your own second opinion on the vehicle. If you are buying from a licensed dealer, they are responsible for a safety inspection and frame inspection. Ask about a free short term warranty as well as an optional extended warranty.