When buying a second hand or used car, running a VIN number search is almost always a good idea.

If you’re not already familiar with it, a VIN number is a long string of letters and numbers that identify your vehicle. It is usually found on the dashboard, tucked up close to the base of the windshield. Each vehicle has a unique VIN.

Looking up your VIN, it can tell you a lot of useful information about the future automobile, including:

Title history
Accident history (if any)
Lease/rental history
Maintenance history

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