Car History Glossary

Accident history: Records of any accidents or collisions the vehicle has been involved in.

Airbag deployment: Indicates whether the vehicle's airbags have been deployed in a collision.

Auction history: Information regarding any auctions the vehicle has been a part of.

Branded title: A title that indicates the vehicle has been declared a total loss, salvaged, rebuilt, or has some other significant issue.

Collision damage: Indicates any damage the vehicle has sustained from a collision.

DMV records: Department of Motor Vehicles records related to registration, title, and ownership history.

Flood damage: Records if the vehicle has been damaged by flooding.

Frame damage: Indicates if the vehicle's frame has been damaged, which can affect its structural integrity.

Insurance records: Information regarding the vehicle's insurance history, including claims made.

Lemon title: A title given to vehicles that have significant defects that cannot be repaired after a certain number of attempts.

Mileage history: Records of the vehicle's recorded mileage over time.

Odometer rollback: Fraudulent practice of reducing the displayed mileage on a vehicle to increase its apparent value.

Owner history: Previous owners of the vehicle and the duration of their ownership.

Paintwork: Records if any part of the vehicle has been repainted, which could indicate previous damage.

Plate number: The alphanumeric code on a license plate used for identification.

Police reports: Reports filed with law enforcement agencies related to the vehicle, such as theft or accidents.

Recall history: Any recalls issued for the vehicle by the manufacturer.

Salvage title: Title issued for a vehicle that has been declared a total loss by an insurance company.

Service history: Records of maintenance and repairs performed on the vehicle.

Stolen vehicle check: Verifies whether the vehicle has been reported stolen.

Title history: A comprehensive record of the vehicle's ownership, including any liens or loans against it.

VIN: Vehicle Identification Number. A unique code assigned to each vehicle for identification purposes.

VIN decoder: A tool used to interpret the information encoded in a vehicle's VIN.

VIN plate: A metal plate affixed to the vehicle that displays its VIN.

Vehicle history report: A document containing information about a vehicle's past, including accidents, ownership, and maintenance.

Vehicle registration: Legal documentation of a vehicle's ownership and permission to operate it on public roads.

Vehicle specifications: Details about the vehicle's make, model, year, engine size, and other features.

Vehicle title: Legal document establishing ownership of the vehicle.

Vehicle valuation: Assessment of the vehicle's worth based on various factors such as age, condition, and market demand.