Thursday, July 31, 2008
- Look closely at the vehicle identification number (VIN) plate, located on the driver's side of the dashboard, to see if it appears tampered with.
- Never buy a used car without getting the vehicle's title or pink slip at the time you buy it, in person. Double-check the VIN with the number listed on the title, the registration papers, and the federal certification label on the driver's side door.
- Ask to see identification of the person who is selling you the car; record his/her name, address, phone number, and driver's license number. Call the phone number before you buy the car. Often, scam artists will provide the phone number of a pay phone.
- Obtain a vehicle history report. There are several companies that, for a nominal fee, will run the VIN through their computers and check the history of the vehicle. These companies can be found on the web by performing a search for "Vehicle History Reports."
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