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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.

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Understanding Car Title Types: What You Need to Know Before a Salvage Auction

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July 14, 2021

When you participate in a salvage auction or car salvage auction, the first thing to verify is the document type—often referred to as car title types—that comes with the vehicle.…

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Car Ownership History: Why It Matters and How to Check It

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June 2, 2021

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…

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What to do if your vehicle was towed?

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March 24, 2021

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…

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Used Vehicle Buying Tips

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Lemon law buyback Vs. Product Recall

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March 17, 2021

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…

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How to handle open vehicle recall?

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February 24, 2021

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,…

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Used Vehicle Buying Tips

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What warranty options can be offered for a used car?

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January 19, 2021

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…

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How to check if your VIN is Authentic

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December 24, 2020

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…

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Used Vehicle Buying Tips

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Buying a Used Car? How to Check the Documents

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November 25, 2020

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…

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Used Vehicle Buying Tips

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Used Car Buying To-Do List

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September 23, 2020

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…

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Used Vehicle Buying Tips

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The Vehicle Safety Recalls

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September 1, 2020

A vehicle recall occurs when a manufacturer (or the NHTSA) determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal safety standard. A defect may…

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Used Vehicle Buying Tips

Understanding Car Title Types: What You Need to Know Before a Salvage Auction

Car Ownership History: Why It Matters and How to Check It

What to do if your vehicle was towed?

Lemon law buyback Vs. Product Recall

How to handle open vehicle recall?

What warranty options can be offered for a used car?

How to check if your VIN is Authentic

Buying a Used Car? How to Check the Documents

Used Car Buying To-Do List

The Vehicle Safety Recalls

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