
{"id":3855,"date":"2020-07-20T16:33:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-20T16:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/buyevscars\/?p=3855"},"modified":"2020-07-20T16:33:00","modified_gmt":"2020-07-20T16:33:00","slug":"how-much-does-it-cost-to-research-a-used-car-vehicle-history-report-fees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buyevscars.com\/blog\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-research-a-used-car-vehicle-history-report-fees\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does it cost to research a used car?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Costs and Importance of a Vehicle History Report<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An important part of buying a used car is performing the proper research. This is recommended because, though the vehicle may appear to be in top-tier quality, past incidents could result in problems soon after purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obtaining a Vehicle History Report is a great way to learn just what any particular vehicle has been through in its lifetime. But many potential researchers find themselves wondering, \u201chow much does it cost to get a Vehicle History Report?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.buyevscars.com\/blog\/where-can-i-find-my-ford-owners-manual-online\/\"><strong>Learn more handy automotive tips on our blog!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/buyevscars\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/582\/2020\/07\/woman-researching-vehicle-history-report-money-cost_df.gif\" alt=\"A woman researches on her laptop as money, car and report icons appear beside her.\" class=\"wp-image-3857\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Vehicle History Report typically costs between $10 and $40. However, car dealerships will often provide these reports for free.<\/strong> If the vehicle you\u2019re considering is at a used car dealership, ask them if they can provide the report. If you\u2019re shopping for the vehicle on the private market, you\u2019ll likely have to pay for the report yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are paying for the report yourself, the cost of the report also depends on which service you choose to utilize. The most well-known provider of Vehicle History Reports is Carfax, but their reports also tend to be the most expensive; a single Carfax report costs $39.99, while three reports can be had for $59.99, and six can be obtained for $99.99. As a buyer, you may find this cost to be justifiable, as Carfax reports set the benchmark for VHR quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Be sure to avoid <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.buyevscars.com\/blog\/4-common-mistakes-made-when-buying-a-used-car\/\"><strong>these four common mistakes when buying a used car<\/strong><\/a><strong> as well.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>What can you learn from a Vehicle History Report?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A good Vehicle History Report lets the buyer know what services and repairs have been performed on a vehicle over its lifetime, as well as any incidents it\u2019s been involved in. One particularly important detail a VHR can inform of is whether or not a vehicle was ever given a \u201cbranded\u201d title; such a title is bestowed if a vehicle is declared a total loss by an insurance company due to some catastrophic event, and given a salvage title as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to be aware of what your vehicle has been through, especially if you\u2019re planning on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.buyevscars.com\/blog\/how-long-would-it-take-to-drive-to-the-moon\/\">driving to the moon.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>What information do I need in order to obtain a Vehicle History Report?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A Vehicle History Report can be obtained using a VIN (Vehicle Identification Number).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Costs and Importance of a Vehicle History Report An important part of buying a used car is performing the proper research. This is recommended because, though the vehicle may appear to be in top-tier quality, past incidents could result in problems soon after purchase. Obtaining a Vehicle History Report is a great way to learn [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3856,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[7,5,8],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Getting a vehicle history report is a highly-recommended step in shopping for a used car. 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