Finding Accident History

[Medior]

I’m in the process of buying a second-hand Audi A4, but I’m a bit concerned about its history. The dealer claims it’s accident-free, but I know that’s not always the case. I've read about people getting tricked because they didn’t verify the VIN. I think it’s time for me to do a VIN search before committing to anything. Does anyone know which services provide the most accurate information? And how do you interpret the data if you’re not an expert?

[Drumon]

It’s smart that you’re looking into a VIN search before buying. I had a similar situation with a used Nissan Rogue last year. The dealer was all smiles, saying it had a clean history, but my gut told me to check. I used a few online VIN search tools, and the first couple only gave me basic info, like the car’s specs. But then I tried Vindecoderz, and it was a game changer. The report showed a minor accident two years ago, which the seller hadn’t mentioned.