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What is a VIN Check?

A VIN Check is a process used to obtain detailed information about a vehicle's history by using its Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This unique 17-character code helps to uncover important details such as past ownership, accident history, title status and more. It's a valuable tool for anyone looking to buy a used car, as it provides insights into the vehicle's background and can help you make an informed decision.

What Does Each Digit in a VIN Mean?

The VIN is divided into 3 main sections: the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI), the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), and the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS)

  • The first three digits represent the WMI. (World Manufacturer Identifier)
  • The next 5 characters represent vehicle brand, body style, model, trim, engine size and type
  • The 9th digit is part of a security check used to validate the vin
  • The 10th digit represents the model year
  • The 11the character represents assembly plant name
  • The final 6 characters represent the vehicle serial number

Why a Vin Check is important

US VIN Check can provide some piece of mind to potential buyers used car buyers by reducing and eliminating some of the risks that come with buying a preowned car. Running a VIN Check before you buy may help you by:

  • Help Prevent Fraud: Vin checks can help in identifying stolen vehicles or those with tampered odometers or hidden issues.
  • Verify Authenticity: Vin checks confirm the legitimacy of a vehicle's details such as make, model, year and history.
  • Help Reduce Financial Risk: By checking a vehicle's history, potential buyers can make informed decisions and avoid purchasing a vehicle with salvage history or one that has a lien placed on it by a third party.
  • Compliance: In some states, the act of verifying the vehicles information falls on the new owner essentially making vin checks a legal requirement for registering a vehicle.

What's included in a Carvalid Vehicle History Report

Year Accidents History
Year Accidents History
Year Odometer Check
Year Service History
Year Recalls
Year Theft History Check
Year Sale & Lien Records
Year Commercial Use History
Year Problem Checklist
Year Junk / Salvage / Total loss
Year Ownership Records
Year Vehicle Images
Year Vehicle Specifications
Year Market Pricing
Year Owner Rating

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CarValid VIN Check services cover Vehicles registered in all 50 US States. CarValid innovative and user-friendly interface offers data gathered from various government and proprietary data sources to compile easy to understand, comprehensive vehicle history reports. It is an essential too for anyone looking to retrieve essential information about practically any vehicle's history in USA.

By simply entering your VIN into any one of Carvalid's VIN search boxes, users can generate detailed reports that may unveil important insights such as the vehicle's ownership history, accident records, salvage history, title status, and even potential recalls or theft records. This is an invaluable tool for anyone buying a used car, providing buyers with some transparency in their decision-making process.

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