To Find Out Car History

kitty_and_gucci_2008

Hi All,

I went to the car dealership today, spotted a car I liked.

Is there any way to find out if the car has been in an accident. The dealer said no, but I want to double check.

Thanks.

GaryS

Get it HPI checked, this will also show up any outstanding finance agreements etc on the car.

Rolandtheroadie

I wouldnt touch it with a bargepole (or the dealership) for such a blatent lie.

aqueoushumour01

scotsman4th wrote: »

I wouldnt touch it with a bargepole (or the dealership) for such a blatent lie.

i don't think the dealer's lied - op just wants to double check that he's telling the truth

Enfieldian

scotsman4th wrote: »

I wouldnt touch it with a bargepole (or the dealership) for such a blatent lie.

What are you talking about?

Rolandtheroadie

Can I not check if a car has a hidden history? If its been a writeoff?
I'd expect an honest dealer to tell me I could check that out. He didnt, I wouldnt trust him.

jackomdj

scotsman4th wrote: »

Can I not check if a car has a hidden history? If its been a writeoff?
I'd expect an honest dealer to tell me I could check that out. He didnt, I wouldnt trust him.

The way I read it the dealer said it has not been in an accident....not that it can't be checked out.

Rolandtheroadie

jackomdj wrote: »

The way I read it the dealer said it has not been in an accident....not that it can't be checked out.

May just be my inherent mistrust of car salesmen.

mandragora_2

scotsman4th wrote: »

May just be my inherent mistrust of car salesmen.

but, WHY? WHY? why on earth wouldn't you trust a car dealership.... ???

sarahg1969

You can only check if it's been a total loss and is registered on MIAFTR. You can't check if it's just been in any old accident (unless you have access to the Claims Underwriting Exchange).

I also read the OP to mean that the salesman said it had not been in an accident (not that it couldn't be checked).

Inactive

kitty_and_gucci_2008 wrote: »

Hi All,

I went to the car dealership today, spotted a car I liked.

Is there any way to find out if the car has been in an accident. The dealer said no, but I want to double check.

Thanks.

Most reputable dealers will have had a HPI check on their vehicles, ask the dealer if he/she has one.