car info via vin number image
nal2us2
I just had my car stolen and need to find a good car in New Jersey fast. The problem is I dont have the money to pay DEALER prices and I dont want to go on Craigslist buying someone elses problems. Does anyone have a good idea? I looked for a CarMax and the closest one is in Conneticut.
Answer
Cars are always problems...for the dealers, private sellers or buyers.
So look for good private deals anywhere, newspapers, Craig's...
You dint post how much you had to spend.
Ask sellers if the have the title at their location now, if not, that's a red flag.
Ask if they have complete service records.
Get the Vehicle ID Number of a car that you might want and research very well on the net w/ at least 2 services similar to Carfax which is ok for a 3rd or 4th opinion.
B4 buying, have a mechanic knowlegable in that make & model & yr, check it mechanically; You could use the brand name dealer, Ford car: Ford dealer.
Write a detailed Bill of Sale for the deal. Check online if NJ has a specific form, or at legal stationary stores; it would include promises and disclaimers by seller, like they Certify and Warranty it will pass inspection or buyer gets full refund of purchase price w/in _________ days.
ID the seller via current photo driver's license. Be sure the names and signatures on DL & title match, and the title isnt "branded," ie, Salvage/Rebuilt, Theft recovery, Lemon/Warranty return, etc.
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US Dept of Justice's MV Title Info System: http://www.vehiclehistory.gov/nmvtis_faq.html#history Title info & more, $2 to $7 from contractors associated w/ DoJ. Check for updates.
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http://www.autocheck.com/consumers/content/carfax-autocheck-compare.do Title check
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In 2007 CarFax settled a class action suit accusing it of misleading, incomplete reports. http://news.consumerreports.org/cars/2007/01/get-the-facts-o.html
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http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/31/heavily-criticized-carfax-settlement-ruling-is-overturned/ Appeals court overturned the 2007 settlement as unfair to consumers. CF was accused of concealing how little info it collects on crash damage.
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MV title laundering: âSubsequently, [vehicles declared lemons] were either retitled across state lines with apparently clean titles or were placed âin auction.â â http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/lemon/prelimrpt.htm#N_4_
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VIN cloning [Vehicle ID Number]. http://www.zimbio.com/Crime,+Background+Checks,+Foul-Play,+Fraud+And+Investigations/articles/5456143/VIN+CLONING+FBI+breaks+up+25+mill+car+cloning . Low-level perps busted, crooked used-car dealers walk.
Cars are always problems...for the dealers, private sellers or buyers.
So look for good private deals anywhere, newspapers, Craig's...
You dint post how much you had to spend.
Ask sellers if the have the title at their location now, if not, that's a red flag.
Ask if they have complete service records.
Get the Vehicle ID Number of a car that you might want and research very well on the net w/ at least 2 services similar to Carfax which is ok for a 3rd or 4th opinion.
B4 buying, have a mechanic knowlegable in that make & model & yr, check it mechanically; You could use the brand name dealer, Ford car: Ford dealer.
Write a detailed Bill of Sale for the deal. Check online if NJ has a specific form, or at legal stationary stores; it would include promises and disclaimers by seller, like they Certify and Warranty it will pass inspection or buyer gets full refund of purchase price w/in _________ days.
ID the seller via current photo driver's license. Be sure the names and signatures on DL & title match, and the title isnt "branded," ie, Salvage/Rebuilt, Theft recovery, Lemon/Warranty return, etc.
====================
US Dept of Justice's MV Title Info System: http://www.vehiclehistory.gov/nmvtis_faq.html#history Title info & more, $2 to $7 from contractors associated w/ DoJ. Check for updates.
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http://www.autocheck.com/consumers/content/carfax-autocheck-compare.do Title check
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In 2007 CarFax settled a class action suit accusing it of misleading, incomplete reports. http://news.consumerreports.org/cars/2007/01/get-the-facts-o.html
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http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/31/heavily-criticized-carfax-settlement-ruling-is-overturned/ Appeals court overturned the 2007 settlement as unfair to consumers. CF was accused of concealing how little info it collects on crash damage.
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MV title laundering: âSubsequently, [vehicles declared lemons] were either retitled across state lines with apparently clean titles or were placed âin auction.â â http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/lemon/prelimrpt.htm#N_4_
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VIN cloning [Vehicle ID Number]. http://www.zimbio.com/Crime,+Background+Checks,+Foul-Play,+Fraud+And+Investigations/articles/5456143/VIN+CLONING+FBI+breaks+up+25+mill+car+cloning . Low-level perps busted, crooked used-car dealers walk.
can i get my car towed just for not having my insurance card?
Patrick
i live in texas and i have 2 cars and im fixing up my cavalier and it is currently insured but lost the card,if i drive it can they tow the car cuz i dont have the card? can they varify my insurance via license plate number?
Answer
They should be able to verify it as Texas is now computerizing all insurance info and requiring the companies to report insurance to them by VIN. Check with your agent and see if you can print it out from the companies web site. Many companies have that feature.
They should be able to verify it as Texas is now computerizing all insurance info and requiring the companies to report insurance to them by VIN. Check with your agent and see if you can print it out from the companies web site. Many companies have that feature.
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