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Exposing Deceptive Practices and fraud by unscrupulous vehicle sellers

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Exposing Deceptive Practices and fraud by unscrupulous vehicle sellers What you should know before you make your next purchase.   Vehicle seller fraud is an unfortunate part of the  automotive  industry. Vehicle seller fraud can take various forms and it's crucial for buyers to be aware of potential scams. Therefore, we've opted to compile a list of scams and deceptive practices based on direct experiences and firsthand accounts shared with us over the years.   Odometer Rollback:   Odometer Rollback is an old deception where the seller misrepresents the number of miles the vehicle was driven by illegally manipulating the odometer to show a lower  mileage . By changing the vehicle mileage , the vehicle may appear less used than it actually is and fetch a higher premium.   The buyers may end up paying more for a vehicle than its true value and they may face unexpected repairs sooner than expected. The good news is that with the widening adoptions of stat...

What are VIN Check, VIN Decoder and Vehicle History Report?

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VIN Check VIN Check, VIN Decoder and  Vehicle History Reports  are generally related to obtaining information regarding the history of a particular vehicle. The three terms are very essential when purchasing a used vehicle because they enables the buyer to learn the full details about the history of the vehicle and also helps in avoiding the purchase of lemon vehicles. VIN check The VIN check collect information from millions of DMV records and shows all the existing history of particular vehicle, as well as any concealed problems, ownership transfer, odometer readings and more. It is absolutely necessary for used car buyers, since it tells you all you need to learn about the vehicle history. The VIN check is the only distinct option through which you can sure that the used vehicle you are thinking of purchasing has a clear history. Otherwise, you are only taking the word of the individual selling the vehicle to you. If you are purchasing it from a relative or good friend, it...

Top 10 IIHS safest vehicles on the road for 2021

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  IIHS safest vehicles We should all be worried about the safety of our roads. According to the most recent statistics on road deaths from the   United States   Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the figures appear to be trending in the right direction, with a 2% decrease in 2019. Even alcohol-impaired driving deaths, according to the NHTSA, are as low as they were when the agency began collecting the statistics in 1982.   Suffice to say that accidents still happen, and despite a 2% decrease in road deaths in 2019, 36,096 individuals perished in 2019. The moral of the narrative is that there is still much to be done. Risky conduct, such as speeding, driving while intoxicated, or riding without even a seatbelt, all have an impact on these statistics. Automakers seek to ensure that significant injury or death is avoided in the event that their vehicle collides with another vehicle or a person.   Every year, the...