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1Ask for the VIN of the used car or truck you want to buy. Tell the owner that you want to see if the history is as described. This is a common request, and any reputable used-car salesman should be able to provide a CARFAX history report. Inform the seller of the benefits of such a report, and ask that he wait until you can see one before the sale.
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2Visit the CARFAX site (see Resources) and type in the VIN number of the used car you want to buy; then click "Search." You will be taken to a page that lists information for that particular car. You can search through multiple selections as long as you have a VIN for each one. Look for red flags in the information that warn of potential problems.
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3Peruse the vehicle's accident and insurance history using the history report from CARFAX. The vehicle's VIN number will also show different registrations that might signal an interstate sale. Many used cars can come from other parts of the country after a natural disaster. The progression of registration is an important tool in finding out if that great-looking used car once was in a world of hurt.
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4Confirm any information that is unclear. Contact the state of registration to make sure you have the entire story.
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Tips & Warnings
Use a handheld device to access CARFAX from any used-car lot. You can get the information and still make a quick sale on a great deal..Do not let any salesman or -woman deliberately prevent you from accessing a CARFAX used-car history report. It is a signal that the deal should not be completed, and that another used-car dealer should be found.