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What Happens If I Buy A Used Car With A Recall
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Your Car Safe? 30 Years Of Recall Stats Revealed
The automobile industry is staggering in a year of record recalls across 14 car manufacturers –...
Recall: Defective Sunroofs Continue To Plague Hyundai
Hyundai will be notifying nearly 63,00 owners of 2015 and 2016 Hyundai Sonata’s about a recall...
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What’s the Difference Between a Vehicle Title and Registration? DMV Terms Explained
When buying, selling, or driving a car in the U.S., you’ll deal with two important documents: the vehicle title and the vehicle registration. They sound similar and often show up together at the DMV, but they serve two very different purposes. Here’s a simple way to...
Using a License Plate to Check a Vehicle’s Past Owners: A U.S. Guide
Can you really use a license plate number to check a vehicle's past owners in the United States? The answer is yes—but only partially and with strict limitations. While it is not legally possible for private individuals to obtain the personal details of past or...
Can You Lookup a License Plate Without the DMV? Tools You Can Use Legally
Looking to trace a license plate number or get vehicle details—without stepping into the DMV? Whether you're buying a used car, reporting a hit-and-run, or checking a suspicious vehicle, you might wonder: Can you legally run a license plate lookup without going...
Understanding VIN Numbers
Understanding how to decode a VIN number is crucial for anyone involved in purchasing or owning a vehicle, especially in the used car market. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique code assigned to every motor vehicle when it's manufactured. This...
How to Check a Car’s Accident History for Free
Table of Contents Introduction Why Checking a Car’s Accident History is Crucial Can You Check a Car’s Accident History for Free? The Best Free Ways to Check a Car’s Accident History Use a Free Carfax Alternative like VinCheckPro Check the National Insurance Crime...