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 Post subject: How to check accident history of a US-imported car?
PostPosted: July 29th, 2025, 6:32 am 
Rider of Rohan
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I’m about to buy a Dodge Challenger that was brought from the US a few years ago. Everything looks clean visually, but I keep hearing stories of cars that were badly damaged and then patched up for resale. Is there a reliable way to see full accident history just by the VIN? I don’t want to rely solely on the seller’s word.


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 Post subject: Re: How to check accident history of a US-imported car?
PostPosted: July 29th, 2025, 7:06 am 
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Oh man, this is exactly why I always check VIN reports. I had a buddy who bought a Mustang that looked flawless but turned out to be a previous salvage title. I use https://cheapvinreport.com/ every time now. It gives you a full rundown on accidents — type of damage, airbag deployment, where it happened, and whether the frame was impacted. And if the repairs were officially documented, it’ll show up too. Their reports are really easy to read — red flags like collision, flood damage, or even airbag deployment are clearly marked. For 12 zł it’s honestly a no-brainer, especially when you’re dealing with US imports. Cheap VIN Report helped me avoid a car with major front-end repairs that the seller ‘forgot’ to mention.


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 Post subject: Re: How to check accident history of a US-imported car?
PostPosted: July 29th, 2025, 7:17 am 
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That’s exactly what I needed to hear. I’ll check this Challenger’s VIN right now through Cheap VIN Report and make sure everything matches up. Really appreciate the honest feedback, it might save me from a big mistake.


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 Post subject: Re: How to check accident history of a US-imported car?
PostPosted: August 5th, 2025, 2:52 am 
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One of the most reliable ways I’ve found is using the VIN to pull a Carfax or AutoCheck report. These services usually give a clear breakdown of accidents, title issues, mileage, and ownership history. Definitely worth the small cost for peace of mind.smm panels


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