New Jersey Vehicle History Report

A vehicle history report is the finest example of enforcement of consumer rights and consumer protection laws. If you are thinking of buying a used vehicle and not sure about its past, then you are essentially looking for a vehicle history report.
A vehicle history report or VIN check will tell you whether the car (you are thinking of buying) has been used as a taxi, salvaged, flooded or stolen in the past. The report is essentially the biography of the car giving you enough information to make a smart decision. The state of New Jersey, like other states, also facilitates anyone who is interested in such a report and willing to pay for it with New Jersey vehicle history report.

Where to get a vehicle history report? You can buy the report from multiple sources. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) runs the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) program which can tell you the names of approved private vendors who sell vehicle history reports based on information obtained from NMVTIS. NMVTIS gathers its information from thousands of junk/salvage yards, auto recyclers, state motor vehicle titling agencies and insurance carriers all over the United States. There are other (not approved by NMVTIS) vendors in the market as well.

If you are still unsure whether to buy a vehicle history report before buying the car, consider this: you will make a smart decision, in addition to getting the best deal by saving money. If you have decided to buy the report then make sure that the vendor covers all of the following topics like:

  • Title Check- damage, fire damage, rebuilt, salvaged
  • Problem Check- water damage, salvage auction, lemon, frame damage
  • Odometer Check- suspect miles, exceeds limits, broken, rolled back
  • Use & Event Check- fleet car, police/taxi use, theft, accidents

Once again, when buying a used car in New Jersey, make use of New Jersey vehicle history report. It is not mandatory but the report will provide you with invaluable information on the car’s previous history you are thinking of buying.

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