What are vehicle history reports?

Vehicle history reports are popular in private party vehicle sales or when purchasing pre-owned from an Independent Dealer.  They are popular because they are both accurate and valuable.  Read on to learn how vehicle history reports get their information and how you can use that information to make an informed buying decision.

Vehicle history reports like Carfax use a variety of different databases to track the history of a vehicle.  Thanks to these databases they can tell if a car has been in an accident, or if its had an odometer issue.  They can also determine how many owners the vehicle has had and if its ever had any title issues.

All these databases use the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), which is unique to each car, to track the lifecycle of the vehicle.  This is very effective because the VIN is used everywhere from titles and registration to maintenance and repairs.

Vehicle history reports are not free, you can buy them from any quality Dealer, and private parties can buy them independently.  They aren't expensive, but their value is great, as they can help you avoid the money pits!

Always take your time to research the car, truck, van or SUV you plan to buy.  This can help you avoid costly headaches from buying the wrong vehicle. We are committed to transparency here at LeSueur Car Company and always want to make sure you are completely confidant in your purchase decision.  Thanks for reading!