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VIN must be made up of exactly 17 characters and belongs to a vehicle manufacturer after 1980.
To conduct an Instant vehicle history check, you'll want to start by locating the vehicle's VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). This unique code can be located on the vehicle itself under the driver side front dashboard as well as in the door jamb of most modern vehicles and it is crucial for accessing vehicle manufacturer details as well as records regarding the vehicle's past.
Once you have located the VIN, you can use online VIN check services like CarValid to pull up records specific to that vehicle. Simply, enter the VIN on the CarValid.com website and search. You'll receive a comprehensive report that includes details on odometer records, theft history, liens, sale records, previous ownership, accident history, title status, and more. This process is quick and may provide valuable insights into the vehicle's condition and history.
A vehicle history report provides essential details about a car’s past, providing potential buyers an invaluable research resource and aid sellers on building trust and much needed transparency aiding in creating a pleasant transaction for all parties.
Vehicle Information - VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is comprised of vehicle information such as: year, make, model, body type, color, trim, options, engine displacement, drivetrain, country of origin and much more...
Title and Ownership History
Title status: Indicates if the car has a clean title, free of any title brands such as: salvage, rebuilt or junk title.
Number of previous owners
Personal, commercial or fleet vehicle classification
Official government, policy use history
Title Lienholder information
Title transfers and registration locations
Accident and Damage History
Accident records (minor or major)
Reported structural/frame damage
Airbag deployment history
Fire, flood or hail damage
Police-reported incidents
Odometer Readings & Fraud Alerts
Recorded mileage at events such as registration renewals, transfers or service
Odometer rollback alerts (if tampering is detected)
Total Millage Unknown (TMU) history
Police-reported incidents
Service & Maintenance Records
History of Inspections and repairs
Recall status and completion
Warranty coverage details (if applicable)
Theft, Recall, and Legal Status
Stolen vehicle database checks
Lemon law buybacks (vehicles returned due to defects)
Lien & loan status (whether the car has outstanding loans)
Market Value and Ownership Costs
Estimated market value based on historical data of similar year, make and model vehicles
Fuel efficiency information
Accident History
Title History
Odometer Check
Problem Checklist
Vehicle Specifications
Vehicle Images
Market Pricing
Service History
Ownership Records
Recalls
Commercial Use History
Sale & Lien Records
Theft History Check
Junk/ Salvage
/ Total Loss
Identifies Hidden Issues – The most common benefits of running a Vehicle History Report before you buy is helping uncover things that may not be very obvious to the naked eye. Vehicle history events such as past accidents, flood damage, mileage rollback indicators, title history, undisclosed damage, history or rental/fleet or taxi use or structural repairs can all be exposed in one simple report.
Verifies Title Status – This will aid in identifying any title brands such as salvage, rebuilt, lemon, junk or have an open lien placed by a third party with financial interest in the asset.
Detects Odometer Fraud – May help to insure that you are not buying a diminished value vehicle with a history or odometer rollback or tampering.
Checks for Theft Records – May help in protecting buyers from buying a branded title vehicle or worse, help in identifying a possibly stolen vehicle.
Confirms Previous Ownership – Shows the number of past owners and how the car was used (personal, fleet, rental, lease).
Alerts for Open Recalls – Displays manufacturer recalls and information related to faults as well as the manufacturer provided remedies.
Provides Market Value Insights – Provides a history of base line market value and MSRP pricing information recording at time of purchase.
Reduces Future Expenses – Avoids buying a car with costly hidden issues.
Builds Buyer Confidence – A clean history report reassures potential buyers
Justifies Asking Price – A well-documented history supports a higher resale value.
Speeds Up the Selling Process – Transparency makes negotiations considerably smoother.
Prevents Legal Issues – Ensures compliance with all title and ownership regulations.
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