: Use a VIN Check Tool to see if the car was totaled multiple times or has a history of flood damage.
“The day I got it ready to sell, I got rear-ended. The insurance company said my car had actually been totaled twice before... I got $5500 for that car after the wreck instead of 4 grand!” Facebook · Ford 7.3L Powerstroke Owners · 11 months ago buying a total loss car
: Never buy a salvage car without a mechanic's review. They can spot "hidden damage" that might surface months later. : Use a VIN Check Tool to see