Can you check Carfax for free?
A free CARFAX report is also available through many dealer websites. As you browse a dealer's used car inventory, look for links to free CARFAX Reports. If a link is unavailable, contact the dealer and ask them for the CARFAX Report. Free CARFAX Reports are available at many car dealerships in your area.
Can I check VIN history for free?
You can get a free VIN check at the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), VehicleHistory.com or iSeeCars.com/VIN. Just pop in your car's digits and these sites will do the VIN lookup and give you information on the vehicle.
How can you find out if a vehicle has been in an accident?
What to look for to check for previous accident damage
- Paintwork differences or bubbling. Look to see whether there are colour differences or paint splatters anywhere on the car. ...
- Car body filler. ...
- Cracks in the bumper. ...
- Misaligned doors or body panels. ...
- Different hinges. ...
- Unevenly worn tyres. ...
- Welding marks. ...
- Different bolts.