What does total loss mean?
About one in seven car accident claims results in a “total”. No doubt that almost everyone has heard about “totaled” vehicles. However, do you actually know exactly what it means…
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ClearVin’s VIN Check section explains how to use Vehicle Identification Numbers to uncover a car’s full history. Learn how VIN reports provide details on ownership, title branding, mileage, and accidents. Whether you’re buying, selling, or verifying a vehicle, our data-driven insights help ensure a transparent and confident transaction.
Vehicle History Report -Vin Change Alert
The VIN is a 17-digit unique number assigned during the manufacture that helps to identify a vehicle. A VIN is like a fingerprint for a car and is the most…
Understanding Car Title Types: What You Need to Know Before a Salvage Auction
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.…
What to do if your vehicle has been stolen?
Finding your car is gone, when you return to a parking spot is every driver’s worst fear. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), auto theft appears to have…
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…
Vehicle Inspection Vs. VIN History Report
The key to having a good buying experience at an auto auction is knowing what you’re getting, and getting what you want. But how can you do that if most…
The Odometer Disclosure Statement for title transfers
NHTSA estimates that more than 450,000 vehicles are sold annually with false odometer readings. This crime costs American car buyers more than $1 billion annually. Odometer fraud is an illegal…
How to spot odometer fraud
The odometer is an instrument that measures the distance traveled by a vehicle. Its figures are one of the key indicators of the condition and value of a used vehicle.…
ClearVin Partner Program
Are you looking to integrate automotive data directly into your website? ClearVin offers direct API access to all our automotive databases to those looking to enhance their own products and…
What Would You Pay to Protect Yourself From Odometer Fraud?
Can you really put a price on your safety? How much would you try to save by passing up an opportunity for information that can save you thousands of dollars,…
