Is there any way to instantly find out if the car was in an accident and if any parts were replaced?

[Zebroid 0]

    Let’s say this situation. I want to buy a used car, I come to check it out. The car looks great, the seller says everything’s fine, no accidents. I don’t want to be too paranoid, but I also don’t want to be too trusting. How do I check and be sure? And can there be accidents that aren’t listed in the reports or insurance records?

[VVomboKombo 0]

I definitely wouldn’t just take the owner’s word for it. No matter how decent or trustworthy the person seems at first, it’s always better to double-check using databases, reports, insurance info, and all that.

[Gregga 0]

 I agree, and it doesn’t take much time or money to do all that, so there’s no reason to skip it. It’s basically a must-do step when buying a car. I recommend checking the VIN code through services like FAXVIN, where you can order detailed paid reports, and also find a trusted mechanic who can inspect the car, because accidents that weren’t officially recorded really won’t appear in any report.