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--- rv:assessment [2017/08/20 14:54]
frater_secessus [construction]
+++ rv:assessment [2017/11/17 07:19]
frater_secessus [ask the seller the right questions]
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 ==== ask the seller the right questions ====
-  - do the vehicle have a [normal], non-salvage title in hand?
+  - do you have a [normal], non-salvage title in hand?
   - is it registered in your name (ie, the name on your driver's license)
-  - will I be able to look at the title when I come to see the vehicle?
+  - will I be able to see the title when I come to see the vehicle?
 If the answer to any of these questions is seems shady, complicated, or uninformed it may be wise to pass.
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   * "I lost the title but you can get a replacement easily", or
   * "it actually belongs to my mom/friend/dog/etc"
+==== run the VIN ====
+VIN checks are not perfect but can often provide usable information about a potential vehicle.  Individual checks can be expensive, so if you are in heavy hunting mode it can be much cheaper to get a bulk allotment of VIN checks or an unlimited number in a certain period.
+The most popular VIN check service is Carfax.
+Next in line is [[https://www.autocheck.com/|Autocheck]].
+  * paid services
+    * carfax
+    * [[https://www.autocheck.com/|autocheck]] - [[https://www.autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck/en/AutoCheck-vehicle-history-reports/25-Reports-for-21-Days/p/10025|bulk checks available]]
+  * free checks
+    * [[https://www.nicb.org/how-we-help/vincheck|National Insurance Crime Bureau]] check for stolen or salvage (totaled)
+    * [[https://www.vehiclehistory.com/|vehiclehistory.com]]
+    * [[https://www.carfax.com/press/resources/flooded-cars|Carfax flood check (free)]]
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