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.…
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Used Vehicle Buying Tips
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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.
Buying a used car on salvage auctions
Over 40 million cars are sold through salvage auctions such as Copart and IAAI annually. Lots of which were seriously damaged or almost totally destroyed. The resellers put such vehicles…
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…
Car Ownership History: Why It Matters and How to Check It
When you’re in the market for a used car, one of the most important factors to consider is the vehicle’s ownership history. The number of previous owners can directly affect…
What to do if your vehicle was towed?
While there are plenty of reasons and instances of vehicle impoundment, getting a car back from an impound lot can be a tough process. In a nutshell, the car owner…
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 is an open recall. 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…
How to check if your VIN is Authentic
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) tampering is an increasingly common issue in the used car market. Some dishonest sellers manipulate or replace VINs to hide damage history or to disguise stolen…
