Why Run a Vehicle History Report?

Knowing the history of a used car before you decide to buy one can save you a lot of money down the road. By ordering a vehicle history report (VHR), you can remove most of the guesswork to determine if a used car has been involved in accidents or had major repairs that may not make it worth your investment.

Information on a VIN Check

By obtaining a VIN lookup, you'll get essential information on your vehicle's history. This includes:

# Past ownership, including information such as:
# How many owners the car has had.
# Odometer readings when the vehicle changed hands.
# This can give you clues as to how hard a vehicle has been driven and provide a good estimate for its life expectancy.
# Liens on the vehicle. Purchasing a vehicle with a lien could result in repossession of the vehicle if the loan remains unpaid.
# Title & accident history, including accident reports, flood damage, and salvage title branding.
# A title check can also help you determine if the owner of the vehicle is the actual person selling you the car.
# Faulty odometer settings & rollback alerts. A seller may illegally turn back an odometer to give the appearance of lower mileage and increase the final sale price or bluebook value of a vehicle.

# Lemon" determination. A VIN number lookup may flag some vehicles as a lemon per your state's Lemon Law and will show if the manufacturer has repurchased it. Some VIN number checks may also include additional information, such as when a vehicle was serviced or if it was ever sold at auction.

Source: https://www.dmv.org/vehicle-history/why-run.php