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All eligible listings on eBay Motors will now include free vehicle history reports from AutoCheck. This gives buyers instant access to important details about used cars. They can see if the vehicle has ever been:

• Stolen, salvaged, or rebuilt

• Turned in under a lemon law

• In a flood or hail storm

• In an accident or fire (if reported)

• A victim of potential odometer rollback

• Used as a rental or fleet vehicle

• Used as a police vehicle or taxi

• Abandoned or forfeited

• Reported as having a lien

The report shows the vehicle's title details, including all ownership transfers and DMV transactions. It also includes an AutoCheck® Score, which shows how a vehicle measures up against others of the same make and model.

Reports don't include personal information about the vehicle's previous owners, such as names and addresses, because releasing such information for non-permitted uses is a violation of federal law.

When selling a vehicle, you don't need to do anything to have a vehicle history report appear on your listing. If your listing's eligible, it will automatically show up on your listing.

Report benefits

When shopping for a vehicle, buyers want to know a vehicle's condition and past usage. Knowing there aren't any hidden problems or undisclosed issues gives them more confidence in making a purchase.

Ineligible listings

The following types of vehicles aren't eligible for free history reports:

• Vehicles manufactured before 1981

• Vehicles without a 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN)

• Vehicles that aren't intended for the US market, (such as limited production exotic vehicles)

Where does the report information come from?

AutoCheck uses a vehicle's unique 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to determine its history.

AutoCheck gathers report information from hundreds of data sources, including:

• State Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

• Auto auctions

• Canadian Motor Vehicle Departments

• Consumer protection agencies

• Auto dealers

• Other state agencies.

All data acquired from these sources meet the federally mandated Drivers Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) and/or other industry guidelines.

AutoCheck Score

The AutoCheck Score is a rating that evaluates all of a vehicle's history data using one score, which is based on a 100-point scale for each vehicle.

The AutoCheck Score is determined by a vehicle's:

• Age at the time of the report

• Number of miles reported at the time the report was run

• Vehicle class as reported by Automotive News. This list of vehicle makes and models is published annually and is recognized as an industry standard. Examples of vehicle classes include "Sport utility - entry level" and "Mid-range cars – standard."

• Number of owners

• Use and history (factors like taxi use, accidents, and theft history impact the score)

Quick answers about vehicle history reports