Used Car Buying and Vehicle History Reports

Buying a used car can be an unpleasant, even intimidating, experience. Those rows of shiny, seemingly flawless vehicles on the dealer's lot are appealing. But all too often, some may have been severely damaged, repaired, or perhaps even stolen.

To eliminate some of the uncertainty and risk out of used-car shopping, AutoCheck(R) Vehicle History Report (VHR) service is great idea when you're shopping for a used car by visiting www.autocheck.com, used-car buyers can obtain a vehicle's history based on information from a variety of databases in a matter of seconds. The vehicle history service provides verifiable, detailed information on a vehicle's title and registration, plus valuable information about potential theft, fire, flood and/or total loss history, giving consumers a clearer picture of the car's value and safety.

More than 2 million vehicles are declared total losses each year. Many of them are bought for salvage, but then rebuilt and returned to the used-car market. Consumers have become increasingly aware of the risks involved in buying a used car. AutoCheck Vehicle History Report is a powerful tool that helps them protect themselves and make more informed used car purchases.

To use AutoCheck's vehicle history report service, simply access www.autocheck.com and type in the vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN code normally appears on the driver's side of the dashboard near the windshield, so it is easy to read from outside the car. By comparing the VIN with their automotive databases, AutoCheck instantly alerts you to a vehicle's past history. The combined databases include information on 30 million previously damaged, totaled and stolen vehicles.

AutoCheck vehicle history service also detects possible odometer fraud and identifies "gray-market" vehicles - vehicles manufactured in foreign countries that may not meet U.S. environmental and safety standards.

The cost of AutoCheck vehicle history service is $24.99 for unlimited access to vehicle history reports for up to 60 days. Consumers may use an American Express, MasterCard, Discover or Visa card through a secure link from the Web site.

Experian Automotive is the automotive industry's leading supplier of information . Experian helps automotive clients increase customer loyalty, target and win new business, and make better lending and vehicle purchase decisions. Its National Vehicle Database, housing nearly 500 million vehicles, along with Experian’s credit, consumer and business information assets, meets the industry’s growing demand for an integrated information source.