i want check if my new "used car" has ever been in a wreck?

Answer 1

carfax, department of transportation

Answer 2

Contrary to popular opinion, car fax may or may not have any records of a particular vehicles condition.

If it's been wrecked, and not reported by any insurance or other agencies, then car fax will not have any records listed.

Even if it was reported there is a possibility in a long delay before this information is listed in their data base.

More info at the link below

You should inspect for signs of overspray (samples and pics at the url below), inspect for signs of repairs along the frame rails, perhaps even remove the inner truck liner and inspect inside for signs of repairs and/or repainting.

There is a tool that you can purchase that will measure the paint thickness with and determine if it's been repainted or repaired, it's called simply a paint thickness gauge, you can purchase this at most paint supply stores. But depending on which type you purchase, it may not work on anything but a metal surface.

You can also purchase one of these tools that is digital and will measure the thickness on most any type surface. They aren't cheap so you may not want to purchase now that you've already bought your car. ($120.00)

Another tell-tell sign is the evidence of pinstripes, decals etc that have been "cleared over", if these stripes appear to be underneath a coat of clear paint, then most likely it's been repainted. This clear coat is common with after market body shops, it also tends to peel away, especially from seems and plastic panels such as front and rear bumpers.

It's not just body/paint repairs that you should look for, you should also inspect for signs of flood/water damages and or repairs as well. The link below will list some tips.



Jerry Christopher
http://www.usedcarwise.com

Answer 3

Carfax.com. For a small fee, any accident reported to insurance will show up.

Answer 4

A carfax report should tell you that.