Most people who buy used cars go online to search how to avoid cars with a bad history. Knowing the signs by inspecting the car and running a VIN lookup plus doing a test drive can help buyers find the best deals.
This infographic shows the red flags to watch out for when buying a used car. Mileage and salvage history can also be verified from a vehicle history report. VinCheck.info offers free VIN lookup and a wealth of information for used car buyers including car scams (title washing, odometer rollback, and VIN cloning).
