Buying a Used Car? Now You Can Get a Vehicle History Score

Used car shoppers can now receive a full vehicle history report in order to make a more informed buying decision according to an Experian, Inc., September 17 press release. The AutoCheck Score is now available to consumers at www.autocheck.com. According to Experian, the company's National Vehicle Database includes over 4 billion records for half a billion vehicles.

A free Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) search for a vehicle will provide a report that includes the year, make, model, body/style, engine and country of assembly. In addition, the free VIN search will include the number of history records found for this vehicle. To view a sample report, click here.

Adam Goldfein, host of AutoScoop, a nationally syndicated radio show, applauds the new resource saying, "Until now, many consumers have been on their own when it comes to weighing the factors on a used car's vehicle history in order to make their buying decision." Goldfein says the AutoCheck Score tells consumers what really matters about a vehicles history that gives them more confidence in used vehicle purchases.

Consumers using a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can purchase more detailed reports including the AutoCheck Score, a number from one to 100 that summarizes the vehicles history to the used car buyer. The used car shopper can also receive the AutoCheck Score Range that compares the vehicle to other similar vehicles in class and age. The unlimited report purchase option lets consumers get additional unlimited reports for 60 days.

The AutoCheck vehicle history report includes factors such as:

Title Check: salvaged, rebuilt, fire damage, damaged, number of owners
Problem Check: frame damage, lemon, salvage auction, water damage
Odometer Check: rolled back, broken, exceeds limit, suspect mileage
Vehicle Events: accident, theft, police/taxi use, fleet car
Other: emissions history, repossessed, government use, leased, age, mileage, class