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How do you check your car's crash history?
I just bought a used car and want to see the crash history. How do I do it?
Will Baldwin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Congrats on your purchase! You can find out about your used car’s crash history by consulting your dealership or by ordering a vehicle history report from a service like
CARFAX
.If you bought the used car from a dealership, they may be able to provide you with a report.
If not, you can look up your car on CARFAX using the vehicle identification number (VIN) or license plate number. The vehicle history report will give you information about your car’s:
- Accident history
- Sale and lease history
- Recalls
- Odometer reading
- Repair history
If you have any questions about how the results will impact your insurance coverage,
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