Comparison of Available Data by Vehicle Background Check Providers in U.S.
NEW CARS: sold without outside influence and warrants accountability for any defects to producers
USED CARS: sold after goods left possession by producers and open for disputes
VIN: Vehicle Identification Number serving as Gov't Identification Number for vehicles
Common Purpose
- Verification of New/Used status (used disguised as new, salvaged disguised as used)
- Verification of Usage (personal or commercial, mileage, etc.)
- Verification of ownership and possession (sales, impound, theft, etc.)
- Verification of entitlement (real owner above debt or lien with a title)
- Verification of service history (maintenance, repairs, etc.)
- Verification of features claimed or omitted by a seller
- Assessment of value for a vehicle