Are you on the hunt for a used car but curious about its past? Unlike a new car, a used one already has its fair share on the roads. Getting one can be a hit or a miss since a freshly detailed ...

(iSeeCars) – What is a VIN? Every car built for U‑S roads since the 1981 model year carries a 17‑character vehicle identification number, or VIN. Think of it as the automobile’s fingerprint: No two ...

(iSeeCars) – Every modern automobile carries a 17-character vehicle identification number, an alphanumeric string unique to that single car. Since 1981 federal rules have required that format, which ...

If you’re in the market for buying a used car, heed this advice: never purchase one until you know its full history. To find that information, all you have to do is look up the car’s vehicle ...

The biggest fear when buying a used car is getting stuck with a disaster on wheels. A shiny exterior can hide a nightmare of problems just waiting to drain your bank account. The statistics are grim.

A VIN — or vehicle identification number — is a 17-figure sequence of numbers and letters exclusive to your vehicle. It’s used by entities like the Department of Motor Vehicles, your auto insurance ...