Many drivers are unaware that you can check the history of a vehicle with used car reports. We recommend Car Check which provides a service which is police approved. Here are some very good reasons to invest in used car reports before buying a used car.

Safety is the main worry when a vehicle has previously been seriously damaged in an accident. One of the concerns is that if the car is involved in another crash, then the vehicle may not be structurally sound and may not withstand the impact. There are now around 4 million - yes 4,000,000 vehicles - taxed and on the road, that have been recorded as a total-loss right off.

Loss of money. If you buy a car which is stolen, you do not become the legal owner of the car simply because you did not know the car was stolen. If you purchase a stolen car, the car can be returned to the rightful owner. If an insurance company has already settled with the owner, then the car can become the property of the insurance company.

Losing the car. If the car is still subject to a finance or hire purchase agreement, and the debt has not already been repaid in full, then the finance company can claim the car. In short, it was not the sellers property and did not belong to them, but belonged to the finance company.

Inheriting Problems. You buy a stolen car you can also find that the previous history of the car follows you with it. Unpaid parking tickets, fines and penalties could all be associated with the vehicle since its theft. You then have to spend your time avoiding the actions and explaining your innocence.