2 min read2026-10-28
Technical inspection history: what it shows about a used car
What an inspection report says about a used car, what it doesn't show about its history, and why you put it next to a VIN check before you pay.
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Vehicle history and VIN
Guides about vehicle history checks, VINs, mileage, damage, service records and vehicle data.
5 min read2026-10-22
Fake or altered VIN: how to spot it before buying
Where the VIN must match, what traces a re-stamped or cloned VIN leaves behind, and what to do if the VIN doesn't match the car's documents.
6 min read2026-09-11
Free VIN check: what a decoder shows and doesn't
What a free VIN decoder tells you about a used car, what it can't show, and when you need a full vehicle history report before you buy it.
7 min read2026-09-03
Economic total loss: is the car worth buying?
What economic total loss means, why such cars get repaired and resold, and what to check before you decide whether the car is worth buying.
6 min read2026-09-02
Why might a car's service history be missing?
A missing service history doesn't always mean a neglected car. Learn why some work never shows up and how to check maintenance before buying.
7 min read2026-09-01
Estimated damage value: how to read it correctly
The value of damage alone does not indicate the severity of the accident. Find out how costs are influenced and what you need to check before buying the car.
8 min read2026-08-27
How to read a vehicle history report correctly
How to read a vehicle history report: mileage, damage records, photos, service history and equipment, and what each warning sign means.
6 min read2026-08-21
How to tell if a car's odometer was rolled back
How to spot a rolled-back odometer: mileage records by VIN, service documents, electronic diagnostics and the real wear inside the car.
7 min read2026-08-13
No damage in the report: was the car never hit?
A report with no damage doesn't prove the car was never hit. Learn why some accidents never reach the records and what to check before buying.