Auto History Report

Has the auto you are buying been in an accident or is it a lemon? Are you planning on selling your auto, and want to provide potential buyers piece of mind? When it comes to purchasing or selling a used auto, you want to get all the information you can on that auto’s history. You can protect yourself by purchasing or providing prospective buyers a Auto History Report. See the basic information about a specific Auto for free, and then you can purchase a full single report or unlimited report package to get the detailed background.




For the low cost of a auto history report, you can learn valuable information on the auto you are considering to purchase. Every year millions of consumers purchase a auto history report because they want to learn everything they can about the auto they are going to buy.

Vehicle Indentification Numbers (VINs)

Every auto with a model year of 1981 or newer has a unique 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN). A VIN has many uses, including helping you find important information about a auto's history. In addition, repair facilities use VINs to identify the engine, transmission and brake systems installed so that they can properly service auto. The police and law enforcement agencies use VINs to identify and recover stolen autos and auto parts. Auto manufacturers use VINs to coordinate and handle safety recalls.

Find A VIN

You can find the VIN in a number of places on a auto, but most commonly on the dashboard where you can see it through the windshield. In addition, there is usually a sticker on the driver's side door. On some autos the VIN is also placed on the engine, hood, and other parts. The VIN may also appear on the auto title, insurance policies, service records and police reports for the vehicle.

Auto History Information from VINs

Each character within a auto's VIN indicates a specific aspect of that auto's manufacturing history; such as year, make, model, where it was manufactured, and more. In addition, the VIN is used as a unique identifier for that auto, much the same way a social security number is used. As a unique identification tool, the VIN is also used to collect and access a comprehensive Auto History Report for that specific auto. Every report contains important information that can impact your decision about a specific used auto. Some of the information you can expect to find in a full auto history report on a specific auto includes:

* Date and Location of past registrations
* Specific title information, including salvaged or junked titles
* Previous odometer readings
* Accident history
* Frame/structural damage
* Accident indicators, such as airbag deployments
* Service and repair information
* Vehicle usage (taxi, rental, lease, etc.)
* Recall information