Buying a used car in the state of Illinois

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Vehicle History Report in ILLINOIS

Don't buy a car without running a Comprehensive Vehicle History check. To get started all you need is the vehicle VIN number. Start with a Free VIN search at VinCheckUp.com

Accident History

Accident History

View number of accidents reported along with accidents dates and possible severity of damage to vehicle.

Title Check

Title Check

Checks current and historical title records for over 60 different types of title brands.

Odometer Checks

Odometer Checks

Checks for odometer rollbacks and tempering with mileage readings.

Service History

Service History

Access possible dealer maintenance and manufacturer recommended service records.

Recalls

Recalls

Check for possible manufacturer safety recalls and government mandated repairs.

Theft History

Theft History Check

Checks for active theft, and if the vehicle is registered as a theft recovery vehicle.

Sale and Lien

Sale & Lien Records

Reports details on past sale and lien events, such as dates, amounts, lien holder info...

Commercial Use

Commercial Use History

Checks for history or government fleet vehicle, police or taxi use.

Problem Checklist

Problem Checklist

Reports may include everything from hidden/undisclosed damage to major events such as total loss, Reconstruction, Lemon buy back and more...

Junk/Salvage/Total loss

Junk/Salvage/Total loss

Check for any catastrophic events including floods, fires and serious collisions.

Ownership Records

Ownership Records

Information includes length of ownership, number of previous owners, states and major events.

Vehicle Images

Vehicle Images

Vehicle sale listing and auction images may be available displaying the vehicles condition at the time of sale.

Vehicle Specifications

Vehicle Specifications

Provides advanced vin decoding to uncover vehicle color, trim, factory options, and more...

Vehicle Specifications

Market Pricing

Checks for current vehicle value, original MSRP, Dealer Invoice, average private party and retail pricing.

Owner Rating

Owner Rating

Owners provide their unbiased opinions about vehicles performance, reliability and value.

Auction Records

Auction Records

Owners provide their unbiased opinions about vehicles performance, reliability and value.

Buying a Used Car in the State of Illinois? This is What You Should Know

To put it bluntly, there is a lot of risk involved when buying a used vehicle. Going beyond the visual inspection to determine the vehicle's appeal and value it is vital to look into the vehicles past. This is where a Vehicle History Report becomes such a vital tool in your arsenal. With a Vehicle History report you can uncover how many times the vehicle has changed ownership, if it was involved in an accident, the severity of the collision, odometer information and much more... You can also greatly reduce the risk of buying a lemon by purchasing from a reputable used car seller. It is also highly advised that you have the vehicle inspected by a certified mechanic.

According to Illinois Secretary of State's Office, there were 296,049 crashes in 2014 and over a thousand of them were categorized as severe. It is important to remember that a good percentage of these cars will be repaired or reconstructed and eventually make their way to the used car market. For most vehicles, especially the ones with extensive damage, their post repair condition will depend highly on the quality of workmanship done by the specific body shop that did the repairs. Often time's these vehicles are improperly repaired and although they may not show obvious signs of defects they have hidden issues. These vehicles are often referred to as 'money pits' because the repairs seem endless and high repair costs pile up over time.

To avoid all the drama associated with buying a lemon regardless if it is being sold with a clean title or not, run a Free VIN check to determine the vehicle's true history. VinCheckUp Vehicle History Reports offer a detailed VIN lookup in the state of Illinois.

How to Find a Car History by VIN Number?

The VIN number is a unique character that varies with each car. Before buying a used car, it is advisable that you use a simple VIN search to help you determine the vehicles worth and to help decrease any of the risks associated with such a substantial purchase.

The Vehicle History Report may also help you expose any hidden flaws and may protect you from unforeseen future repair expenses. VinCheckUp can help you do exactly that. VinCheckUp compiles and aggregates a vast amount of vehicle-related data from the state of Illinois and when combined with our national title data we bring you the most advanced Vehicle History Reports available.

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Join the millions of users and gain the power of knowledge with the most advanced Vehicle History Records search in the industry!

Unlike other vehicle history report providers, VinCheckUp.com offers users comprehensive, real-time Federal Gov't Title & Total Loss data & more, at an affordable price. We use advanced, powerful tools that allow you to access the National Vehicle Title Information System as well as additional record sources to check an automobile's title history, including its reported odometer readings(s). You can also determine whether the used vehicle has ever been junked, salvaged or flooded.

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