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Buying a used vehicle is always challenging since a buyer can face a lot of pitfalls during the process or even worse – a few months after purchase. That’s why keeping yourself educated and aware of automotive trends, safety reports, car ratings and car buying checklists is extremely important. If you want to get the best offer when it comes to a used or salvage car from an online auto auction, take a look at our recommendations and other materials on how to buy a car in good condition and clean history without spending a fortune. Whether you’re buying a vehicle locally or overseas – we will help you to pick the right car and avoid bad deals.
How To READ A Window Sticker
We all have stared at car window stickers just to identify the final price. Nevertheless, car window stickers contain more handy information. ClearVIN is delving into the specifics of understanding…
What is a non-safety vehicle recall?
A vehicle recall means that an automaker calls on a range of products with the intention to fix some minor manufacturing defects, replace a certain component which may not meet…
10 VIN Facts You Didn’t Know
While resembling our fingerprints, a VIN is a unique code assigned by the manufacturer which is used to protect the ‘identity’ of the vehicle. Decoding VINs isn’t challenging anymore, with…
How to use a VIN scanner tool?
It’s not a surprise that buying a used car is a tough and sometimes even stressful process. While looking for a car, you’ve probably had to consider dozens of options.…
What is a Window Sticker?
Whether buying or selling a used car, truck, or SUV, you need precise vehicle information. Meanwhile, a VIN decoder gives only basic information required by the government in most cases.…
How to check a car while browsing on Copart?
Copart is a global leader in car auctions featuring normal wear, salvage, and junk vehicles. With nearly 200,000 vehicles up for bid on any given day, it has something for…
Title types at salvage car auctions
The title type on a auction listing signifies a vehicle’s ownership document. It’s necessary to check a doc type prior to bidding as it will be transferred to you after…
Lemon law buyback Vs. Product Recall
What is a vehicle safety recall? In the auto industry, a product recall means that the vehicle has a defect or problem that poses an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle…
How to handle open vehicle recall?
To get started let’s review what an open recall is. A motor vehicle recall occurs when a manufacturer (or the NHTSA) determines that a car has a safety-related defect. Also,…
What warranty options can be offered for a used car?
As a result of frequent fraud on the used car market, the Federal Trade Commission began requiring used car dealers to provide clients with a document which specifies whether the…
