• Amongst the more pervasive vehicle theft and legal ownership crimes occurs when the seller falsifies the vehicle’s documents in order to sell a stolen vehicle.  Coupled with a title check, it is vital to compare the VIN displayed on the car’s title with the actual VIN impregnated on the vehicle body. Look for any signs of VIN tampering or title fraud.
• Odometer fraud costs consumers an estimated $760 million annually. One of the most effective tools that may aid in preventing you from becoming a victim of mileage rollback is a vehicle history report. A full report can provide mileage at various stages of the car’s lifespan and offer red flags outlining any potential inconsistencies or recorded odometer rollback events.
• It is estimated that at any time Pennsylvania has over 300,000 vehicles for sale with branded titles at dealer and public auctions. While a lot of these vehicles may appear cosmetically perfect they may be hiding serious problems under the shiny new paint jobs. A simple VIN check can identify if the car has a salvage, rebuilt, lemon, theft, junk or flooded title.
• It is estimated that as much as 3/4 of all cars registered in Pennsylvania have outstanding liens. A lien is a legal ownership claim on a vehicle that most commonly originated as part of a vehicle financing loan or an unpaid mechanic bill. A full vehicle history report may reveal all types of liens, helping the buyer from unknowingly assuming someone else’s financial debt.  
• There are well over 100,000 reported car accidents in the state of Pennsylvania. While some cars experience only minor damage, some cars have extensive damage that may not be addressed during the repair process. A title search may identify the vehicle’s full accident history and provide vital details about the accident severity, airbag deployment, structural damage or total-loss records.
• In 2022 alone there were 14,370 cars stolen in Pennsylvania. Conducting a simple VIN check can help you identify if the vehicle was ever reported stolen in or outside the state.
• Knowing all of the events that transpired in the car’s past can help you give the vehicle’s true market value and avoid overpaying for a problematic vehicle.