Salvaged
A salvage vehicle is a vehicle that has been wrecked or damaged beyond repair; declared a total loss by the insurer; or declared a total loss by reason of theft. When an insurance company as a result of a total loss settlement acquires a vehicle, the insurance company must apply for a Salvage Certificate. If the owner retains possession of a salvage vehicle, the owner must obtain a Salvage Certificate before receiving a total loss statement from the insurance company.

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Storm Area Registration/Title
Storm registration/title refers to information reported to us that a vehicle was registered or titled prior to the storm event in a FEMA designated storm damaged area. Storm events can include hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters. While a vehicle may have been reported as titled or registered in an affected area, it may not have been damaged by the storm, or it may have been moved to safety during the storm. We recommend a thorough professional inspection of the vehicle to confirm no storm damage.

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Suspect Miles
The state or other authorized officials have identified that the vehicle's mileage is suspect due to odometer tampering or other incidents.

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AutoCheck Score®
The AutoCheck Score is a numerical rating that allows you to quickly and easily evaluate all of the vehicle's history data in one convenient score. The AutoCheck Score helps you assess a vehicle’s predicted reliability and compare it to similar cars in its class. The information helps to:
Compare vehicles of similar class and age based on a scale of 1 to 100
Predict the reliability that your car will be on the road in 5 years
Understand a vehicle’s reliability as it pertains to vehicle age, number of owners, accidents and other factors
Lower the risk of buying a vehicle with undetected problems

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Brands or Branded
Words or symbols on the vehicle's official title issued by the state DMV that signify the vehicle's status or condition. Examples of brands include, junked, salvaged, lemon, rebuilt or reconstructed vehicles; flood, hail, or fire damaged vehicles; totaled vehicles; vehicles with odometers that have been rolled back or exceed mechanical limits; stolen or abandoned vehicles.
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Independent Inspection/Theft Deterrent Equipped
The vehicle has been inspected by an independent agency other than the state DMV and found to be equipped with an anti-theft device.

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Junk
The vehicle's parts have been salvaged for reuse and the remainder of the vehicle has been destroyed or scrapped. This vehicle has been declared a total loss, is not road worthy and should not be titled again for use on the road.

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Lemon
The definition of a lemon vehicle and lemon laws vary by state. In general, a lemon car is often a new vehicle that requires repeated repairs for the same defect without successful resolution. The defect may significantly impact the safety, value or reliability of the car. Lemon laws protect the rights of buyers of vehicles that don’t operate properly and require repeated repairs for the same problem(s). In some states lemon laws compel auto manufacturers to buy back or exchange the lemon vehicle.

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Automotive Title Brands
What is a Title Brand?
Title brands indicate whether a used vehicle has sustained damage or might be potentially unsafe to drive. If a vehicle's title has been "branded," it is an official designation made by a state agency and should appear on the vehicle's title paperwork. Neither individuals nor private companies can brand titles.
While title brands vary by state, some of the most common ones include:
Salvage
Junk
Totaled
Lemon
Flood
Reconstructed
Not only do different states have their own specific set of title brands, but may have a slightly different definition in each state. If you have questions about title brands used in your state, we recommend contacting your state's department of motor vehicles.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/learn-about-title-brands

Title Washing
Because title brand definitions vary by state, sometimes a title brand will not transfer to the title in the new state, which means the title becomes "clean." Unscrupulous sellers can increase the sale price of cars by "cleaning" or "washing" the titles by registering them in states where the title brands do not transfer.
AutoCheck can help protect you from such hidden title brands. AutoCheck receives title brand, registration and other important information over the life of the vehicle, regardless of where the vehicle is registered.
Even if a vehicle moves to another state that doesn't recognize certain brands, the AutoCheck vehicle history will still reflect all previously reported title brands.

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Salvage Title Brand
A salvage title is often issued by states when a vehicle is damaged and the cost to repair is significant (usually if it is over a certain percentage of fair market value). One way a vehicle may end up with a salvage title is when an insurance company declares a vehicle a total loss.
If the salvage vehicle is rebuilt, the "Salvage" title brand might be changed to a "Rebuilt Salvage." Usually such a change requires an inspection.
A problem often occurs when a salvaged and rebuilt vehicle is sold in another state. Because title brand definitions vary by state, sometimes a title brand will not transfer to the title in the new state, which means the title becomes "clean".
To protect yourself from hidden title brands, even if a vehicle moves to another state, purchase an AutoCheck vehicle history report. Even if a vehicle moves to another state that doesn't recognize certain brands, the AutoCheck vehicle history will still reflect all previously reported title brands.

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Water Damage Title Brand
Hurricanes, thunderstorms and flash flooding are responsible for water damage on many vehicles each year in the United States. Don't think that because you live miles from a hurricane or flood zone that you won't encounter a water-damaged vehicle. It is common for vehicles to be moved thousands of miles before they are put up for sale.
How can you be sure the vehicle you're about to purchase has not sustained significant water damage? It's always a good idea to have the vehicle examined by a certified mechanic before you purchase it. However, an AutoCheck vehicle history report can show if the title has been branded with water damage at some point in its past.
By taking a few simple precautions, you can avoid a vehicle that has been damaged by water.

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Protect yourself from Odometer rollback!

Detecting odometer rollback is very difficult if you are not a certified mechanic, mostly because anyone who commits the fraudulent act of rolling back an odometer to conceal actual mileage is aware of how to hide it.
Taking the vehicle to a mechanic for an inspection is a very good way to discover whether a vehicle's odometer has been rolled back. A good mechanic will know what signs to look for and can point them out over the course of the inspection.
Another step you can take is purchasing an AutoCheck vehicle history report. An AutoCheck vehicle history report will notify you if the vehicle has been reported as having a rolled-back odometer.
For more information on odometer rollback, please visit the Office of Odometer Fraud Investigations (a division of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).

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What is the AutoCheck Score?
Only AutoCheck vehicle history reports include the AutoCheck Score, a tool that enables you to understand a vehicle's past quickly and easily, compare it to other vehicles, and lower the risk of buying a vehicle with undetected problems.

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Your vehicle's history can affect your vehicle's AutoCheck Score. Factors that can negatively influence the Score include:
Accidents
Mileage
Title brands such as salvaged or rebuilt title
Problems with the odometer such as rollback or broken odometer
Frame damage
Water damage
Whether the vehicle has been branded as a lemon
Whether the vehicle has ever been stolen or repossessed
Whether the vehicle has ever been used as a police or taxi vehicle

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/autocheck-score

How Does AutoCheck Beat Carfax®?
An AutoCheck® vehicle history report helps you understand a vehicle's history, enables you to compare similar vehicles you may be considering and helps you select the vehicle that's right for you. This has been AutoCheck's mission since it debuted over 10 years ago, and it is a mission that continues through relationships with trusted industry leaders such as NADAguides.com, CarMax, eBay Motors, Kelley Blue Book and Edmunds.com.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/autocheck-vs-carfax

We’ve made it easier than ever to get an AutoCheck® vehicle history report. You can search with a vehicle identification number (VIN), or you can search with a valid license plate number and state. Searching via a license plate and state is a terrific option if you can’t find the VIN, it’s hard to read or your car has no VIN.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/search-by-license-plate

TIP: Searching for a specialty license plate? Don't forget to include the specialty code -- because we can't find the car without it (it's usually in tiny letters).

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Broken Odometer
Odometer no longer records distance driven.

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Class
The vehicle "class" groups together similar models from different manufacturers. For example, "Mid-range cars - standard" includes the Ford Taurus and the Honda Accord. These vehicle classes are published annually by Automotive News.

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Vehicle Service Performed
The vehicle has been reported to have a service or repair performed.


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Vehicle Titled or Registered to an Insurance Company

This vehicle was titled or registered to an insurance company

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Auction Announced as Municipal Use
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported that a federal, state or local government agency previously used the vehicle.


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Auction Announced as Not Actual Miles

A wholesale Auto Auction has reported that the actual mileage is different than the odometer reading. See also: Not Actual Miles

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