2007-11-11 02:05:50 · 9 answers · asked by melly 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
I am in the UK
2007-11-11 02:24:45 · update #1
I dont know if its changed now, but ebay if you list a car that was for sale & put the reg in the form to sell it. it "used to" list all claims against it including insurance claims only to the seller.
I used to type in car reg's of cars i was interested in buying to find out. but not submit form.
but i suspect they have withdrawn it now & charge you extra for the benifit.
try it
2007-11-12 01:46:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Google 'carfax'- you have to pay $24.99 for one report or $29.99 for a whole month of unlimited reports. You'll need the VIN number. Also see if the car was registered in another state- if it came from an area like Florida or Louisiana, it may have been salvaged from a flood. You can also look for flood damage by checking the floor of the car for water damage or mud on the car where there shouldn't be mud.
Also, after you determine the CARFAX report is clear, make sure you have the car looked at by a mechanic that is NOT the dealer's or seller's mechanic. It might cost you $30-50, but it would save you a headache if the engine or transmission was leaking.
2007-11-11 02:16:09 · answer #2 · answered by jt_eradicator 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the UK the best is an HPI check.
http://www.hpicheck.com/
Bear in mind that this will only record an accident if an insurance claim has been made, so minor incidents may not be recorded.
It may also be worth getting the car inspected but someone like the AA or RAC - this may show up an repairs.
http://www.theaa.com/motoring-advice/vehicle-inspections.html
http://www.rac.co.uk/web/vehiclechecks/examination/
Any checks that you don't have to pay for are worth exactly what you paid for them - nothing.
2007-11-11 20:38:52 · answer #3 · answered by Neil 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wager who's sitting on the different element of that web site taking your order. an information superhighway expert, in any different case commonplace as a vehicle salesman. Your chum have been given a similar deal as every person strolling onto the lot and chatting with a salseman in guy or woman.
2016-09-29 00:29:02 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing that's free. http://www.carfax.com will have that information IF and only if it's a matter of public record, but it will cost you $30.
Frankly the best way is to take it to your mechanic for an evaluation, which should include going up on the lift and a hard look taken at the frame, which would tell you.
2007-11-11 02:17:10 · answer #5 · answered by oklatom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Carfax won't help you in the UK but try these two similar services that are for the UK market
http://www.hpicheck.com/newfrontend/
http://www.autocheck.co.uk/
2007-11-11 04:08:20 · answer #6 · answered by Ansrgeek 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pay for a data check to be done on it - you can do this thro the AA or RAC
2007-11-11 02:14:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
carfax.com
2007-11-11 02:13:48 · answer #8 · answered by n00b420@sbcglobal.net 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
www.carfax.com
2007-11-11 02:15:22 · answer #9 · answered by hjamesx3 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋