Essential advice and checks for choosing and safely buying a used vehicle.
Find out why it's important to receive the VIN before viewing, what the seller's refusal might be hiding, and how to check if the VIN matches the car and documents.
Find out how to identify a car repaired after an accident using its damage history, previous photos, and careful bodywork inspection.
Find out what the signs of a flood-damaged car are, where to check for water traces, and what problems can arise after the vehicle has been dried and cleaned.
Find out how previous use can influence a car's condition and what you need to check if the vehicle has been on lease, in a fleet, used as a taxi or for rent-a-car.
Found a car on mobile.de? Find out what to ask the seller, how to check its history by VIN, and what signs might indicate a risky advert.
Find out what you need to check before buying a used car: the VIN, damage and mileage history, documents, bodywork, test drive and technical condition.
