A vehicle recall occurs when a manufacturer (or the NHTSA) determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal safety standard. A defect may…
Engine oil is a thick fluid that provides lubrication and cooling for vehicle engines. It keeps all the moving parts protected and prevents them from rubbing against one another. Metal…
Buying a pre-owned car is an excellent option for those who are looking for a cheap vehicle, but it is also loaded with uncertainty and can be a daunting process. To…
The NMVTIS is a government program that provides consumer protection from unsafe vehicles. The main advantage of the NMVTIS database is that it encompasses information from all state DMVs, insurance…
No matter whether you’re shopping for a used car at a salvage auction or dealership, it’s always good to know what you’re paying for. A VIN history report is the…
We got used to buying little stuff over the internet a long time ago, but now online marketplaces offer whatever we might be in need of, even cars, motorcycles, boats,…
Odometer fraud is an illegal practice of rolling back an odometer to make it appear that a vehicle has lower mileage than it really does, or replacing an odometer without…
According to statistics, the majority of stolen cars are never recovered. Typically, there are two ways for thieves to release them. While older vehicles can be dismantled and sold as…
ClearVin Vehicle Rating is a tool that enables you to understand a used vehicle’s history, fast and easy. Based on evaluating vehicle data by pre-defined criteria, our rating system delivers…
The odometer is an instrument that measures the distance traveled by a vehicle. Its figures are one of the key indicators of the condition and value of a used vehicle.…