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…
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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? 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…
The Vehicle Safety Recalls
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…
Signs That You Need to Change Your Oil
Engine oil is a thick fluid that provides lubrication and cooling for vehicle engines. It keeps all the moving parts protected and prevents them from rubbing against one another. Metal…
How to avoid buying a car with a lien?
Buying a pre-owned car is an excellent option for those who are looking for a cheap vehicle, but it is also loaded with uncertainty and can be a daunting process. To…
Car shopping from the comfort of your home
We got used to buying little stuff over the internet a long time ago, but now online marketplaces offer whatever we might be in need of, even cars, motorcycles, boats,…
How VIN decoding can prevent you from buying a stolen car
According to statistics, the majority of stolen cars are never recovered. Typically, there are two ways for thieves to release them. While older vehicles can be dismantled and sold as…
ClearVin Vehicle Rating System
ClearVin Vehicle Rating is a tool that enables you to understand a used vehicle’s history, fast and easy. Based on evaluating vehicle data by pre-defined criteria, our rating system delivers…
Driver’s Privacy Protection Act
When you’re considering the purchase of a used car, there are so many questions to ask its previous owner, right? If you’ve ever tried to get any personal information for…
