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amother
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 Tue, Nov 12 2024, 9:59 am
Hi! We are looking to buy a used car. Anyone know of a reputable site to search vin numbers? The first couple I found seemed good at first but with a bit of searching they felt sketchy (one said you can only cancel subscriptions by phone, the other was a scam site according to google/reddit). I would love if it’s free, but I would pay as long as it’s not too much.
Any other tips on buying used cars, please share!
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BusyBoys
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Tue, Nov 12 2024, 11:04 am
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I only buy from trusted dealers. When we bought direct from a person we took it in to our mechanic that we trust for pre purchase check
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amother
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Tue, Nov 12 2024, 12:15 pm
| BusyBoys wrote: | | I only buy from trusted dealers. When we bought direct from a person we took it in to our mechanic that we trust for pre purchase check |
We are planning to have a mechanic check it out, but I do want to do some basic background checks before paying for the mechanic! Thanks
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amother
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Tue, Nov 12 2024, 12:20 pm
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Carfax is definitely more expensive than I was hoping, it’s close to $50 to check a vin..
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wtvr
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Tue, Nov 12 2024, 1:21 pm
Most dealers can provide a Carfax.
Or ask your mechanic. They have get a bulk rate and can run it for you for cheaper.
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amother
Buttercup
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Tue, Nov 12 2024, 1:27 pm
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No advice I just wanted to point out that the N in VIN stands for number
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amother
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Tue, Nov 12 2024, 4:24 pm
| amother Buttercup wrote: | | No advice I just wanted to point out that the N in VIN stands for number |
😂 clearly I’m out of my depth
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amother
Rainbow
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Tue, Nov 12 2024, 4:32 pm
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You can ask the seller for the carfax.
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amother
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Tue, Nov 12 2024, 4:50 pm
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I’m currently speaking to a private owner, not a dealer
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s3
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Tue, Nov 12 2024, 4:51 pm
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I bought a used car from a very trusted mechanic in monsey. Super happy with my purchase.
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Molly Weasley
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Tue, Nov 12 2024, 6:18 pm
LOL
In common vernacular, it's called the VIN number.
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amother
Aconite
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Tue, Nov 12 2024, 6:29 pm
| s3 wrote: | | I bought a used car from a very trusted mechanic in monsey. Super happy with my purchase. |
Could you tell me who because I'm looking also.
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