CARCHEX Vehicle History Reports Resources

How many miles should a used car have and still be considered reliable? An average of 12,000 miles per year is the norm, but some models are especially durable. To get the best deal it is important to verify the mileage as well. Let’s find out more. When The Factory Warranty Expires Most factory warranties [...]

In many ways, it pays to buy used. However, when buying a used car from a private seller there are important things to remember. The most important is knowing how to avoid dishonest vendors. Vehicle Not Always What It Seems To Be Some used car scam artists will find junk cars and fix them up [...]

Used car salesmen suffer from a bad reputation. In some cases this might be justified, but it’s not really fair to judge them all negatively. Whether you like them or not, used car salesmen may become obsolete in the near future which will affect all used car buying. Let’s see why. Demographic Shift The entire [...]

A vehicle history report carries useful information for any person shopping for a used car. No one knows everything about a car's history, but a vehicle history report is a great place to start. Many vehicles carry a history that the seller might not know about or might not be willing to share. The car’s [...]

If you are thinking about buying a used car then read carefully. In the state of California alone, there are an estimated 295,000 cars with false odometer readings. Dishonest used car vendors know that low mileage is a big selling point, so they use odometer rollback or “clocking” to increase sales. Let’s see how this [...]

Buying a used vehicle can save you thousands of dollars off the original sticker price – even for vehicle only one or two years old. However, buying used comes with some risk. As soon as the car is driven off the lot, anything can – and does – happen. If you are the kind of [...]

The Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN, is a 17 character code used to identify every motor vehicle. If you are looking to buy a used car, you should be aware of what vehicle history by VIN tells you. With access to a detailed vehicle history, used car buying decisions are easier. Don’t Get Stuck With [...]

If you are going to buy a used car what questions should you ask first? How many miles does it have? Has it ever been in a wreck? How faithful were past owners in getting service checks? Unfortunately, sellers might not know (or not might not share) the answers to these questions. They might even [...]

You might be aware that vehicle history reports can be useful in making used car buying decisions. But did you know that a vehicle history report can also help sell a used car? Let’s find out how. Think Like A Buyer When you sell a used vehicle you might – or might not – know [...]