Polar Bear

Polar Bear
posted in mentor circle: Charlotte City Circle

Oct 14, 2024 at 10:01

I’ve been looking at buying a used car and everyone keeps telling me to run a VIN search before making any decisions. I understand that the VIN can show things like the car’s make and model, but what else can I expect to learn from it? I’m specifically wondering if a VIN search will tell me things like the car’s accident history or if there have been any previous recalls. Is it worth doing a VIN search on a car I’m pretty sure is in good shape? Or is this just an extra step that won’t really tell me much?

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  • Pamela Tomber

    Pamela Tomber

    Oct 14, 2024 at 13:17

    A VIN search can actually tell you a lot more than just the car’s make and model. When I was shopping for a used car last year, I ran a VIN search and found out all kinds of useful stuff, like whether the car had been in any accidents, its service history, and even if it had been recalled for any major issues. I think it’s definitely worth doing, even if you think the car looks fine at first glance. It’s always better to know for sure. When I was in your situation, I used Vindecoderz, and they really helped me out. Their free version gives you the basics, but if you want more detailed info like accident history or past repairs, you’ll need to pay a bit. I found it worth it since one of the cars I was considering turned out to have been in a flood, which would’ve caused serious issues down the road. Vindecoderz has been reliable for me and they’ve been around long enough to build a solid reputation. Definitely give it a try before you commit to buying the car—it’s better to know everything upfront.

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