AutoCheck Used Car Reports: Buy Used Cars with Confidence

TAMPA, Fla. - June 1, 2013 - PRLog -- If you are purchasing a used vehicle, you have to be wary of the potential pitfalls. Most used cars have some kind of damage, according to a new report by the Auto Safety Institute. More and more owners are listing damaged vehicles, as a means to unload them, avoid rising repair costs, and get into the vehicle they really want to drive.

And it makes sense. If your car has a problem, the repair might cost $500 to $1500 or more. Selling the car means you don't have to spend that money on the repair, you can pay down your loan and get into something new. But you as the buyer can protect yourself with a used car report http://myfreevincheck.com or free VIN report.

A used car report is more important than ever when shopping for used cars. Without one you risk buying someone else's major headache.

Even though a car drives fine, and sounds fine doesn't mean it is damage free. Problems with sensors (which run up to $500 to repair), or subtle issues with a transmission, alignments, frame damage, and even catalytic converter problems are impossible to detect just by driving a car.

You will probably miss issues with an alignment due to frame problems every time, most mechanics agree. It takes a computer controlled device to do a proper alignment.

Cat problems run up to $2000 or more, and without one your car may not pass inspection in some states.

So, don't take the chance. Get a car report every time. Or, download multiple car reports at once with the unlimited download feature offered by AutoCheck.

When buying a used car, just do it right and get a used car report from AutoCheck, a part of Experian right now.