Vehicle history reports are essential to get information on your car.
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The average cost of a new car is $47,500 and a used car is up at $27,500.
Reports from sources like CARFAX or AutoCheck can tell you:
- Air Bag Deployment
- Odometer Records
- "Lemon Status"
- Ownership
- Service & Warranty Records
- Title Issues
- Accidents & Damage
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Some criticism of the reports are there are sometimes inaccuracies or uncorrected errors.
That's because reports are dependent on reporting sources such as:
- Police Reports
- Insurance
- Repair Shops
- Dealers & Auctions
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Make sure if you are buying a vehicle you get a report, take a test drive, and hire a mechanic to get an inspection and their opinion.
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