What’s a vehicle history report and why is it important

When it comes to purchasing your next used car, you need to make sure it’s a vehicle worth sinking your hard-earned money into. The history of your next vehicle can make or break your driving experience before you even get behind the wheel. The all-important vehicle history report can tell you all you need to know about your chosen vehicle’s past so you know you’re buying a car that’s worth your money. At Toyota of N Charlotte, we make it easy with our certified used cars that come equipped with a clean history report. You should always ask for a vehicle history report as part of your car buying process and Toyota of N Charlotte is here to tell you why!

Why you should always ask for a vehicle history report

Your chosen used car may or may not come with a clean history record and you’ll never know until you can read a verified history report. Before you sign on the dotted line, you should know if the N Charlotte Toyota vehicle you’re interested in was well maintained, has accident damage, or has a clean ownership record. A vehicle history report can tell you these essential pieces of information along with things like:

• Current Title Info.: Your vehicle’s current title standing can be either clean, salvage, rebuilt, or junk. Essentially, this tell you the condition of the N Charlotte Toyota vehicle. Our auto sales experts suggest that you only shop for vehicles with clean titles.
• Previous Accidents: Accident damage on your vehicle can negatively affect your vehicle’s overall value. An accurate vehicle history report will disclose any accident damage on your chosen N Charlotte Toyota car and the extent of said damage.
• Current/Past Recalls: Unfortunately, auto manufacturers issue many recalls and it can range from things like a tire pressure sensor to an entire transmission system. Before you purchase your new vehicle, check the vehicle history report to make sure it’s up to date on all recalled components.
• Current Odometer Reading: The odometer reading on the history report, in the vehicle’s advertisement, and on the physical odometer should all match. If the numbers don’t match when you test drive the N Charlotte Toyota vehicle, start asking questions.
• Previous Owners: Having more than one owner on a vehicle isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but it could be. Previous owners of your chosen N Charlotte used car could have driven it harshly, maintained it poorly, or stored it in poor conditions.
• Service History: There are several types of vehicle history reports you can request for your chosen used car and some of them may disclose its service history. This can give you a good idea as to how well the vehicle has been maintained before you got behind the wheel.

If you’re unsure of what to look for in a vehicle history report, have no fear, Toyota of N Charlotte is here! Give us a call at (704) 875 - 9199 for more information.