Always start with VIN Number Check and get the vehicle history report when you buy a used car.
Always have the car inspected by a trusted mechanic before you buy it. Remember these two simple rules.

Still not sure you need a vehicle history report? Check out the cost of a lemon law attorney and auto insurance and think again!
Any used car may have one or several problems listed below:
The list of potential problems is much longer…
Only the full vehicle history report can protect you from the above and many other problems and give you peace of mind when you buy a used car.
Many used car buyers start with searching for free VIN number check. But does free VIN number check actually exist?
The honest answer would probably be “no” because the so-called free VIN number check is a teaser that tells absolutely nothing about
the vehicle’s past. It only shows the number of events
reported on a vehicle. An event can be just anything: a regular emission inspection or odometer reading report, a registration event, an ownership change, a loan that
was fully paid off long ago, a reported scratch received on a parking lot, or a major accident, theft, flood damage and
unrebuildable salvage title. Just anything.
You can find out what exactly happened to the car only if you
get the full vehicle history report.
VIN Number Check is a must when it comes to pre purchase vehicle check, but sometimes not enough to
estimate the actual cost of the car which is based on its wear, especially if
VIN number check discovers odometer rollback.
A carefully driven and properly maintained car will last much longer than the same car
with the same or even smaller odometer reading but neglected and driven on
ruts and humps. Naturally, the seller will do his best to conceal the signs of wear or negligence.
If you are not sure about your proficiency in car examination and
understanding which constituents build up the actual cost of a used car, don’t go to inspect it alone.
Ask someone experienced to help you or better hire an independent
mechanic (NOT the one from the dealership selling you the car!) after running VIN number search.
You should always run VIN number check and order an independent car inspection if you want to buy a used car safely.
Run VIN number check and don’t run the risk of losing thousands of dollars or even life, yours or your loved ones’!