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…
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Used Vehicle Buying Tips
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ClearVin’s Used Vehicle Buying Tips section helps you make smarter, data-informed purchasing decisions. Learn how to use VIN reports, inspection details, and market values to evaluate a vehicle’s true condition. Whether you’re buying from a dealer, auction, or private seller, our guides provide the tools you need to purchase safely and confidently.
How to check a car while browsing on Copart
Copart runs one of the world’s largest online auto auctions, with nearly 200,000 cars, trucks, and bikes up for bid every day. From lightly used to salvage and junk titles,…
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…
Buying a Used Car? How to Check the Documents
There are multiple benefits to purchasing a used car. Firstly, they often cost less than new ones, and if you’re planning to use it for only a couple of years…
Used Car Buying To-Do List
Ask for a test drive. Whether you buy a used car from a dealer or an individual, ask to test drive the car under varied road conditions—on hills, highways, and…
