Excluded / Exempt
States may exempt the requirement to report mileage on the title (normal/mandatory odometer law) for the following reasons:
Vehicle model year is 10 years or older
Gross weight of vehicle over 16000 lbs.
Vehicle is titled to the manufacturer

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

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.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

Theft
The vehicle was stolen from its legal owner. A single theft can be reported to AutoCheck by different sources including state agencies, DMV’s and insurance companies.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

Title
The vehicle had a title event reported by the state DMV. A title is official proof of ownership. A title is used to transfer a vehicle to another owner.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

Unrebuildable
The vehicle is not repairable.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

Vehicle Titled or Registered to an Insurance Company
This vehicle was titled or registered to an insurance company.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

Open Recall
A recall is considered "open" for a vehicle when it has not received the required service to correct the safety concern. The vehicle will need to be taken to a repair center that has been authorized by the manufacturer to correct any open recall conditions.


http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

Previous Damage
The vehicle was previously reported as damaged.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

Reconstructed

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Reconstructed vehicles lose all identity as to make and model and do not carry the original make, year, and VIN. They usually have been reconstructed from various vehicles.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

Safety Inspection
A state safety office has inspected the vehicle. A state safety inspection may include a check of: brakes, steering, tires, lights, engine, transmission, electrical and other systems.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

Theft Insurance Claim
An insurance claim was filed because the vehicle was stolen.

Protect against odometer fraud:
Compare mileage on the vehicle with the title. Also ask the seller for maintenance records or emission test records.
Check the AutoCheck® report to confirm the current mileage on the vehicle aligns to the previously reported mileage.
Take the vehicle to a mechanic for a thorough inspection.
http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/odometer-fraud

How AutoCheck helps?
In an AutoCheck report data sources are thoroughly reviewed and odometer readings are arranged in chronological order to ensure there are no potential mileage discrepancies. The odometer check then summarizes the data and alerts you to any potential red flags.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/odometer-fraud

What is odometer fraud?
Because low mileage is an attractive quality in a used vehicle, sometimes sellers tamper with the odometer to give the illusion that the vehicle was driven less than it actually was by “clocking” or rolling back the miles.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/odometer-fraud

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

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

Auction Announced as True Mileage Unknown
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported that the vehicle's actual mileage is unknown.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

Auto Auctions - Wholesale
AutoCheck gets data from auto auctions -- companies that act as vehicle clearinghouses and help you get the vehicle you want by providing retail dealers with cars and trucks that sell best at their store. A vehicle that has been through one or more auctions simply is being moved from one market to another, and does not reflect the overall condition of the vehicle.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

Auction Announced as Repossessed
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported that the loan/lien holder has repossessed the vehicle.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

Auction Announced as Structural/frame/unibody Damage
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported that the vehicle has frame damage, which can weaken the structure of the vehicle.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

Auction Announced as Flood Damage
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported that a flood has damaged the vehicle. The vehicle was involved in a flood or may have endured water damage.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

Auction Announced as Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported that the manufacturer repurchased the vehicle or the vehicle may have ongoing mechanical or drivability problems.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

Auction Announced as Fleet/Lease
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported the vehicle as a fleet or leased vehicle. A vehicle provided by a company for an executive is an example of a fleet vehicle. Fleet and leased vehicles are often in good condition. Fleet companies can have vehicle care guidelines.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

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

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

Know what it means. Know why it matters when you're shopping for a used vehicle.

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Abandoned
Any registered vehicle, trailer or semi-trailer, whether lost, stolen, abandoned or otherwise unclaimed, which has been abandoned on a public highway, public property or elsewhere within the state, including private property.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

Accident or Vehicle Damage
Reported accidents or damage events are a result of vehicle collisions or other non-collision incidents such as vandalism or theft. Not all accidents or damage events are reported to AutoCheck. Certain accident or damage events are reported by the source to have resulted in minor, moderate or severe damage to the vehicle, or the events are calculated by AutoCheck to have resulted in minor, moderate or severe damage based on the information reported. It is recommended to have pre-owned vehicles inspected by a third party prior to purchase.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

Auction Announced as Exceeds Mechanical Limits
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported that the actual mileage/kilometers is greater than the odometer allows to be recorded. This commonly occurs with vehicles that have five-digit odometers that have exceeded 99,999 miles.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

Auction Announced as Flood Damage
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported that a flood has damaged the vehicle. The vehicle was involved in a flood or may have endured water damage.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

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

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

Auction Announced as Odometer Rollback
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported a possible odometer rollback. This means the odometer has been tampered with or adjusted.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

Auction Announced as Odometer Rollover
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported a possible odometer rollover. This commonly occurs with vehicles that have five-digit odometers that have exceeded 99,999 miles.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

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

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary

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.

http://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/glossary