Entries by vinaudit

Detecting Odometer Reading Fraud: A Guide for Car Buyers in Canada

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Despite a used car’s appealing appearance, there may be hidden concerns, such as odometer fraud. The odometer reading or the number of miles the vehicle has traveled is crucial in assessing a vehicle’s value. Odometer rollbacks can skew this data. Here’s what you need to know to identify and prevent odometer fraud. Understanding Odometer Fraud […]

Deciding on Residual Value: Exploring Car Lease Buyout Options

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Vehicle leasing offers a flexible alternative to traditional car ownership, providing Canadians with temporary vehicle possession through monthly lease payments. As the end of a car lease approaches, lessees encounter critical decisions regarding their vehicle’s future. Factors such as mileage allowances, wear and tear, and lease-end fees must be carefully considered. Chief among these decisions […]

Pre-Purchase Inspection: A Crucial Step Before Buying a Used Car

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It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of finding your dream car and forget about the essential step of inspecting it thoroughly before buying a used car in Canada. But skipping this crucial part can spell trouble later on. That’s where a pre-purchase inspection (PPI) comes in handy. It’s like a safety net […]

Why Lien Check Matters and How to Resolve a Used Car Lien

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When you’re in the market for a used vehicle in Canada, there’s one important detail you shouldn’t overlook: car liens. These financial encumbrances sound complicated, but they’re essentially legal claims against the vehicle, held by lenders until debts are paid off. Think of them as a security measure for loans used to buy the car. […]

How to Use Jumper Cables to Power Up a Dead Battery

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Encountering a flat tire, a dead battery, or purchasing a used car without a vehicle history reportare common concerns for many drivers in Canada. Whether it’s your vehicle or a friend’s, knowing how to safely jump-start a car can be a valuable skill. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to boost a […]

VinAudit’s Yukon Victory: Why Vehicle Accident Data Matters

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Car accidents significantly impact used car purchases, with VinAudit playing a pivotal role in providing reliable vehicle history reports for consumers in countries like the US and Canada. The prevalence of accidents prompts a critical evaluation of a car’s past, influencing factors such as safety, potential repairs, and overall reliability. Clean history cars command higher […]

Free Bill Of Sale Template

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A vehicle bill of sale is a legal document given by the seller to the buyer. It reports that on a specific date, at a specific locality and for a particular sum of money the seller sold to the purchaser a specific vehicle of which he had lawful possession. It is a written instrument proving […]

How To Avoid Odometer Fraud

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Odometers are often rolled back so the seller can make more money. Cars with low mileage are priced higher. Omit 35000-40000 miles and it will artificially inflate the value to about $2500 to $3000. Digital odometers were supposed to make it hard for criminals to tamper with them, but they still managed to find a […]

How To Spot Phony Airbags When Buying A Used Car

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When a vehicle has a salvaged title or has been in an accident, the airbag may have already been deployed. Even if it remained undeployed, the airbag system may still have been damaged by the crash. Air bags are very expensive to replace. It will cost thousands of dollars to install a working replacement, so […]