EPISODE · Jul 17, 2024 · 25 MIN
Vehicle History Reports-CARFAX vs AutoCheck vs NMVTIS. Which is Best for Your Dealership?
A Vehicle History Report (VHR) is a detaileddocument that provides information about the history of a specific vehicle. Carfax is perhaps the mostwell-known vehicle history report provider. It aggregates data from thousandsof sources, including state DMVs, auto auctions, repair shops, and insurancecompanies. Carfax reports are comprehensive and widely trusted by consumers anddealers alike.Key Features:Accident History: Providesdetailed information about reported accidents and damage.Service Records: Lists maintenanceand service history if available.Title Information: Checks fortitle issues like salvaged or rebuilt titles.Ownership History: Shows thenumber of previous owners.Odometer Readings: Verifiesmileage to detect odometer rollback.Owned by Experian, AutoCheckoffers vehicle history reports similar to Carfax but may access differentdatabases and emphasize different aspects of a vehicle’s history.AutoCheckis a service that specializes in compiling and presenting comprehensive VehicleHistory Reports. AutoCheck reports draw data from multiple sources, includinggovernment agencies, insurance companies, dealer auctions, and servicefacilities. One thing that separates AutoCheck form other Vehicle History ReportProviders is that it complies more data directly from dealer auctions. So itcompiles more data about how many times a specific vehicle has been soldwholesale, you might find a specific vehicle has changed hands from a multitudeof dealers and that could be a buy you might want to avoid.Score: Provides a score based onthe vehicle's history, helping dealers quickly assess its condition.Auction Data: Includes informationfrom public auctions, dealer auctions, and other wholesale transactions.Accident Data: Analyzes reportedaccidents and damage.OdometerCheck: Verifies mileage discrepancies.National Motor Vehicle Title Information SystemEstablished under the Anti CarTheft Act of 1992, its creation was in response to increasing concernsover vehicle theft and fraud across the United States. Prior to itsestablishment, there was no centralized system to effectively track vehicletitles and histories nationwide. This lack of transparency made it easier forcriminals to alter or counterfeit vehicle titles, which led to selling stolenvehicles or vehicles that have had their odometers fraudulently altered.The Anti Car Theft Act of 1992laid the groundwork for NMVTIS, mandating the creation of a national title databaseThis National Title database would provide crucial vehicle history informationto various stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, consumers, andbusinesses involved in the sale and purchase of vehicles.Key Features:Title Information: Verifies thecurrent state of title and any previous brands (e.g., salvage, rebuilt).Odometer Readings: Checks forodometer discrepancies reported to NMVTIS.Theft Check: Indicates if thevehicle has been reported stolen.Learn more at https://dealerslicense.comOr start your free trial and get a $250 credit for Dealer Management Software that runs Vehicle History Reports for as little a $.25 apiece at:https://get.dealercenter.com/get-a-demo/automobile-dealer-training-association/
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Vehicle History Reports-CARFAX vs AutoCheck vs NMVTIS. Which is Best for Your Dealership?
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