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.

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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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Driver Education

The vehicle has been used for driver education classes to train individuals to develop driving skills.
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Failed Emission Inspection
The vehicle failed to pass a state emission inspection.

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Fire Damage Incident
A fire damage incident has been reported by an independent source for the vehicle. This displays in the Vehicle Use and EventCheck section of AutoCheck.

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Grey Market
The vehicle was imported into the country and may not meet U.S. safety and/or environmental standards.

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Hail Damage
The vehicle was damaged significantly by hail, and a state title brand was issued.

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Gross Weight Exemption
The vehicle has been exempted from the odometer law after exceeding a certain gross weight. See also: Excluded/Exempt

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Livery Use

The vehicle has been used "for hire" to transport people.

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Major Damage Incident
The vehicle has had a major damage incident reported by an independent source.


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Non Profit
The vehicle was registered to a "not for profit" entity.

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[b]Not Actual Miles
[/b]A state title brand indicating the actual mileage on the vehicle is reported to be different than the odometer reading.

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Odometer Rollback

The odometer mileage reported to the DMV on a given date was less than the mileage previously reported. This is an indication of an "Odometer Rollback."

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Police Use
The vehicle was reported as previously used by a police agency.

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Rebodied Vehicle
A rebodied vehicle is defined as a vehicle which has been assembled using a new body or new major component part, which must be identical to the body or major component part used on the original vehicle. A rebodied vehicle may not be a salvage, rebuilt, or junked vehicle.

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Rebuilt/Rebuildable

The vehicle was a salvaged vehicle that was refurbished with new or used parts. An affidavit of repair from the rebuilder or individual making the repairs, stating what repairs were made to the vehicle and that the vehicle is now rebuilt and road operable, may be required to obtain a rebuilt/rebuildable title. These vehicles must also pass a state safety inspection before being allowed back on the road.

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Reconstructed
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.

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Remanufactured
A vehicle that has been constructed specifically by a licensed remanufacturer and consists of any used or reconditioned integral parts, including, but not limited to, frame, engine, transmission, axles, brakes, or suspension. This does not generally include repaired or restored vehicles, or those modified by replacing or adding parts or accessories.

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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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Taxi Use
The vehicle is or was used as a taxi.


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Unknown Odometer Reading
The odometer reading on the vehicle is unknown.

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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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Water Damage
A vehicle that has been damaged by water or in a flood. Any vehicle title issued to an insurance company due to payment of a claim for flood damage sustained. If issued to a licensed rebuilder, who possesses or acquires a vehicle that is designated as, or for which there is evidence or information of, a "flood vehicle" has been provided, the vehicle is considered a salvage vehicle and designated as such on an Application for Salvage Certificate in an insurance company or licensee's name.

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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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Vehicle Age

The age of the vehicle as calculated from the VIN.

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Vehicle in Dealer Inventory

The vehicle is or has been in a dealer's inventory.

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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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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.

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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.

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Assembled
The vehicle has been reported as being assembled by a non-manufacturer. The vehicle may have been adjusted or built from a kit.

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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.

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