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VinCheckUp Vehicle History Reports compile data on a vehicle's past sales, including details related to the number of previous owners, transaction dates, amounts, sale locations and additional details.
Records may include data on past sales and owner related incidents such as repossession, change of ownership dates and locations and ownership related claims.
Include details about any existing liens on the vehicle, providing insights into Lien holder information, dates, amounts, and status.
Identifying the type of lien that is placed on the vehicle is crucial to understanding the vehicle's ownership status and value.
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Most commonly a lien is generated due to an outstanding debt owed on a vehicle, most commonly generated during purchase as part of a financing deal or an outstanding vehicle repair balance. A lien is essentially an ownership claim against the vehicle. By doing a lien history check, it is possible to identify any undischarged liens to get a better understanding of the vehicle's legal ownership status.
A buyer may be held liable for the car-related debts incurred by the previous owner. In some cases, the buyer may even lose possession of the vehicle, as the lienholder may have the right to seize the vehicle after a certain period of non-payment.
Yes, repossession records may appear when they were officially reported.
It may help identify any discrepancies in ownership, limiting the seller's right to transfer the title.
Yes, but the lien must be paid off before the title can be transferred. In some rare cases the buyer is able to take over the outstanding debt in writing with the lienholder.