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How Can I go about getting a used car VIN history WITHOUT having to pay for the damn report?

We are trying to get a used car and I cant find anywhere that will give me a history report on the car without having to freaking buy it.

Anywhere I can go, or call so that i can get this information without burning my wallet?

Absolutely!

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You're Crazy to Buy any Used Car Without a Car History Report!

I met this guy down at the local watrering hole where I play pool and when he heard that I buy and sell cars for a living, he said that he was an "expert" at inspecting cars and would be happy to provide his services for a reasonable fee. I told him that I was grateful for the offer, but that I didn't really need any help in that department.

He kept after me so I finally agreed to let him tag along to my next auction. Not as a paid consultant, but as an observer.

When the day arrived, we got an early start and he immediately started "evaluating" the cars. All serious buyers know what to look for when evaluating the condition of a car and they do it quickly and quietly and professionally.

Mr. Expert, however, took great pride in loudly annoucing every "flaw" he could see. Even though he was wrong with his assessments about half the time, I was glad to let him mouth off and scare the rookies away. None of the regular buyers were paying any attention to him at all.

Then we came on this very sweet little 59 corvette. This thing looked like a cream puff. It looked like it had never been out of the garage.

But when I ran it through Vehix, it came back as having had 20 owners and had been declared salvage at one point. It wasn't even clear who the current title holder really was.

But Mr. Expert didn't bother to do a car history report. He has his "years of experience" that told him everything he needed to know.

I mentioned that the car had been salvaged from an insurance total about three years ago.

"I can see that," he said. "It was all body work damage, the frame is straight and that's all that matters. This is a good car."

Sure enough, when the car came up, none of the professionals made a single bid. It was rookie heaven and they all had auction fever, especially Mr. Expert. He ended up paying $60K - basically a retail price and certainly not any sort of "deal."

He was proud however and I didn't say anything. No reason to rain on the guy's parade.

A couple of weeks later, I saw him shooting pool and I asked him how he was enjoying that sweet little ride.

"Oh, umm, well, those freakin cops didn't clear the title before they sold the damn car! About a week after I got the car home, some cops show up with a court order saying some guy I never heard of was the legal title owner and he was claiming his property!"

"Wow" I said in mock amazement.

"The didn't want to hear that I had bought it at a police auction. They claimed it didn't matter and that I was out the money and tough shit. Then they drove off in my corvette."

I didn't see the need to point out that it had never really been his corvette and that he would be sixty grand richer if he had simply run a vehicle report before the auction.

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3 Years of Credit History, Can I buy a Duplex?

H3NN!NG asked:


I am 22, Great Credit...FICO 775 (But only 3 years of history)
I am wanted to purchase a $142,900 Duplex
I have enough for 20% down
After the purchase I will have $10,000 still in my savings
My monthly income is $2,500
I have no rent payment (I am the manager at my apt complex)
I have no car payment

What do you guys think??? This home is in good condition!

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Do i have a service history?

the chosen one asked:


I get my car MOT'ed every year, but i have never serviced it. I bought it from a dealer, can i get any service info? Will it make the car harder to sell?

Does an MOT count as a service history? im young and ignorant about cars, plz help!

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Why do some private sellers request big payments for fixing car “title issues”?

person6749 asked:


I've seen some private sellers selling cars on craigslist etc. stating that there are issues with the title that they'll fix for additional costs up into the hundreds of dollars. What could they possibly have to do with the title that would cost so much? Is this a sign to avoid the seller? I don't really know a whole lot about this sort of thing, I'm trying to buy my first car but I know simple registration doesn't cost much at all. Are there options available for being charged to clear bad history on a title or something like that? Thanks.

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How should I Start building myCredit history the right way?

Blasian2008 asked:


I never had credit im 18 now!!! And i want to buy a preown car in the next 3 yrs. So im asking what should i do to get good crdit fast and what can i do with it.

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How can I get a loan with bad credit history?

Melisa D asked:


I want to get a $6000 car. However my credit is not good. I have checked with several banks and I cant get approved. I know that I need to fix my credit and I am working on that by making payment on things that I owe. I really need a car tho. Is there any other way I can try to get a loan besides asking a friend or family to let me borrow it. ??

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Is there a big difference between a car with 5 thousand miles and 80 thousand miles?

Marc C asked:


With Full service history after 80 thousand miles. Would you notice less engine power or does the handling get worse?
I have a Subaru Impreza 1999 2.0 non turbo with 85,000 miles.
Apart from a new clutch and a cambelt it seems fine the suspension is nice and smooth.
Maybe the 4 wheel drive has worn a bit its solid but a very little bit jerky.
Brand new maybe it was completly smooth.

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How long until my auto/home loan positive payment history improves my credit score?

P-B Valentina asked:


I am 25. My oldest credit line is 7 years old. I have always made my payments, but I used to max out my credit cards which kept my credit score around 640. Approximately 9 months ago I purchased my first home, 2 months after I bought a car. Then in March I paid off the balances on all my credit cards. I have never been late on my home/auto loans, but I am wondering when I will see an increase in my credit score.

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What european car should I get?

Erik asked:


I'm getting my license in a month and I'm currently looking to buy a car. I tend to like bad cars like the Lada Niva, Lada 2104, Citroen XM, Fiat 126 and such.

Are there any bad cars that I've missed? Preferrably with a fun or interesting history or feature similar to the Trabant or Wartburg.

I don't want any american cars or pickups.

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how long does it take to reestablish a good credit history and score?

ak47 asked:


I have a bad credit score and right now I am in the process of repaying my debts. Pretty soon I will be finished with school and looking to purchase a car and maybe even an apartment. I wanted to know how long would I have to wait.

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