Similar vehicles usually range between 74 and 87
State Title Brand
Salvage, Rebuilt / Rebuildable
Auction Brand / Issues
Major Damage Reported
Accident / Damage
Multiple Damage Events
Open Recall Check
Insurance Loss / Transfer
Odometer Check
Last reported odometer: 94,893 (10/27/2025)
Certified Pre-Owned
Service / Repair
9 Service Record(s) Reported
Additional History
Lien Reported
This vehicle is not eligible for Buyback Protection
Due to the vehicle’s history showing no reported major state title brands. Terms & Conditions
Accident & DamageBack To Top
Airbag Deployed
Structural Damage
Overturned
Severe
| Damage Date | Damage Type | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2020 | Collision | Minor |
| 04/11/2022 | Collision | Unknown |
| 05/05/2023 | Collision | Moderate |
| 05/05/2023 | Collision | Severe |
| 10/30/2025 | Salvage | Severe |
Accident or damage event(s) have been reported for this vehicle to Experian AutoCheck. An inspection may provide added confidence in the vehicle's condition before purchase.
Open Recall CheckBack To Top
It is recommended that this vehicle be taken to the nearest dealer to have the recalled components replaced or fixed. Service bulletins if available are not part of open recalls and can be found in the vehicle history details.
Status: Remedy Unknown
Status: Remedy Unknown
Status: Remedy Unknown
Status: Remedy Unknown
Status: Remedy Unknown
Status: Remedy Unknown
Recall Date - 11/25/2025
Recall Type - Unspecified
NHTSA / OEM Recall No. - N/A / 9C2
Campaign Description -
2019-2020MY SANTA FE (TMA), 2016-19MY SONATA (LFA), 2018-202
Status: Remedy Unknown
Recall Date - 11/25/2025
Recall Type - Unspecified
NHTSA / OEM Recall No. - N/A / 9C2
Campaign Description -
2019-2020MY SANTA FE (TMA), 2016-19MY SONATA (LFA), 2018-202
Status: Remedy Unknown
Recall Date - 11/25/2025
Recall Type - Unspecified
NHTSA / OEM Recall No. - N/A / 9C2
Campaign Description -
2019-2020MY SANTA FE (TMA), 2016-19MY SONATA (LFA), 2018-202
Status: Remedy Unknown
Recall Date - 12/15/2025
Recall Type - Unspecified
NHTSA / OEM Recall No. - N/A / P33
Campaign Description -
ANTI-THEFT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION
Status: Remedy Unknown
Recall Date - 12/15/2025
Recall Type - Unspecified
NHTSA / OEM Recall No. - N/A / P33
Campaign Description -
ANTI-THEFT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION
Status: Remedy Unknown
Recall Date - 12/15/2025
Recall Type - Unspecified
NHTSA / OEM Recall No. - N/A / P33
Campaign Description -
ANTI-THEFT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION
Status: Remedy Unknown
More information including remedy or risk factors. Locate your nearest authorized Hyundai Dealer to schedule repair.
Service History
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Service History Summary
Below is a summary of services that have been reported for this vehicle. Please note that not all maintenance events are reported to Experian AutoCheck.
Regular Oil Changes
- 4 oil services reported
- Last oil service reported 11/14/2019
Fluids Maintained
Information not available.
Brakes Maintained
Information not available.
Tires Maintained
Information not available.
A/C & Climate Control
- 1 A/C services reported
- A/C system last serviced 10/23/2019
Other Services
Information not available.
OEM Recommended Services
93000 Mile Service
- Add Fuel Additive (recommended only if TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available. See owner's manual for details.)
- Replace Engine Oil and Filter
97500 Mile Service Not Yet Due
- Inspect Air Cleaner Filter
- Inspect Vacuum Hose
- Tire Rotation
Odometer CheckBack To Top
No odometer brands, rollbacks, rollover or tampering has been reported to AutoCheck from state Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or auction sources. AutoCheck also examined the sequence of reported odometer readings to determine if there are any potential discrepancies.
No issues reported
No issues reported
No issues reported
Detailed Vehicle History Back To Top
Vehicle: 2017 Hyundai Sonata Base / SE (5NPE24AF2HH475061) Report Run Date: 05/11/2026 02:37:43 EDT
| Event Date | Location | Odometer | Data Source | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/29/2016 | LA | Independent Source | Vehicle Manufactured and Shipped to Dealer | ||
| 09/06/2016 | OPELOUSAS, LA | 3 | Dealer Service | Vehicle Serviced | |
| 10/08/2016 | OPELOUSAS, LA | 54 | Dealer Service | Vehicle Serviced | |
| 11/28/2016 | OPELOUSAS, LA | 278 | Dealer Service | Vehicle Inspected |
| Event Date | Location | Odometer | Data Source | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2016 | YOUNGSVILLE, LA | 278 | Motor Vehicle Dept. |
Title(Lien Reported) Registration Event/Renewal |
|
| 01/06/2018 | OPELOUSAS, LA | 14,879 | Dealer Service |
Multiple Point Vehicle Inspection Lube, Oil And/Or Filter Changed |
|
| 10/01/2018 | OPELOUSAS, LA | 23,436 | Dealer Service |
Multiple Point Vehicle Inspection Lube, Oil And/Or Filter Changed |
|
| 11/09/2018 | NEW ORLEANS, LA | Motor Vehicle Dept. | Registration Event/Renewal | ||
| 02/09/2019 | OPELOUSAS, LA | 28,422 | Dealer Service |
Cabin Filter Changed Lube, Oil And/Or Filter Changed |
|
| 10/23/2019 | LA | 33,782 | Service Record |
Cooling System Serviced Vehicle Inspected Engine Serviced Chassis Serviced Tires or Wheels Service Performed Promotional Service Performed |
|
| 11/14/2019 | LAFAYETTE, LA | 33,544 †| Dealer Service |
Multiple Point Vehicle Inspection Lube, Oil And/Or Filter Changed |
|
| 08/01/2020 | METAIRIE, LA | 37,791 | Dealer Record | Vehicle in Dealer Inventory | |
| 08/18/2020 | LA | 38,900 †| Motor Vehicle Dept. |
Passed Emission Inspection Passed Safety Inspection |
| Event Date | Location | Odometer | Data Source | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26/2020 | BATON ROUGE, LA | 37,791 | Motor Vehicle Dept. |
Title(Lien Reported) Registration Event/Renewal |
|
| 11/11/2020 | BATON ROUGE, LA | Damage Report |
Accident or Damage Reported Minor Damage Reported Front Damage or Repair Reported Damage or Repair to Bumper Reported |
|
|
| 09/11/2021 | LA | 57,344 | Motor Vehicle Dept. |
Passed Emission Inspection Passed Safety Inspection |
|
| 04/11/2022 | LA | Police Report |
Accident Reported(Report #:22-018779) |
|
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| 05/05/2022 | BATON ROUGE, LA | 65,592 | Damage Report |
Accident or Damage Reported Vehicle Damage Reported Right Side Damage or Repair Reported Damage or Repair to Bumper Reported Damage or Repair to Hood Reported Damage or Repair to Grille Reported |
|
| 10/03/2022 | BATON ROUGE, LA | Motor Vehicle Dept. | Registration Event/Renewal | ||
| 10/07/2022 | LA | Motor Vehicle Dept. |
Passed Emission Inspection Passed Safety Inspection |
||
| 04/21/2023 | BATON ROUGE, LA | 78,558 | Service Record |
Multiple Point Vehicle Inspection Engine Serviced |
|
| 05/05/2023 | TX | 78,716 | Auto Insurance Source |
Reported as Insurance Loss - Vehicle Sold by Insurer. Claim Paid to Insured Vehicle Loss Caused by Collision |
|
| 05/05/2023 | BATON ROUGE, LA | State Agency |
Left Front Impact with a Pedestrian(Case #:2023052133) Moderate Damage Reported Vehicle Was Towed |
|
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| 06/07/2023 | LA | Motor Vehicle Dept. | Title(Lien Reported) | ||
| 06/23/2023 | GREENWELL SPRINGS, LA | 78,716 | Motor Vehicle Dept. |
Title Registration Event/Renewal Salvage Vehicle Titled/Registered to an Insurance Company |
|
| 10/20/2023 | HOUSTON, TX | 78,716 | Dealer Listing | Vehicle in Dealer Inventory | |
| 11/01/2023 | TX | Motor Vehicle Dept. |
Rebuilt/Rebuildable Salvage Prior Salvage |
|
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| 11/04/2023 | HOUSTON, TX | 78,734 | Independent Emission Source |
Passed Emission Inspection Passed Safety Inspection |
| Event Date | Location | Odometer | Data Source | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2023 | HOUSTON, TX | Motor Vehicle Dept. | Registration Event/Renewal | ||
| 11/28/2023 | HOUSTON, TX | Motor Vehicle Dept. | Title(Lien Reported) | ||
| 12/01/2023 | TX | Motor Vehicle Dept. |
Rebuilt/Rebuildable Salvage Prior Salvage |
|
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| 02/01/2024 | TX | Motor Vehicle Dept. |
Rebuilt/Rebuildable Salvage Prior Salvage |
|
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| 10/27/2025 | TX | 94,893 | Auto Auction | Auction Announced as Fleet/Lease(COLOR REPORTED AS GREY) | |
| 10/27/2025 | TX | 94,893 | Auto Auction | Reported at Auto Auction | |
| 10/30/2025 | TX | Auto Auction |
Auction Announced as Salvage, Extent of Damage Unknown Auction Announced as Total Loss |
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| 11/25/2025 | Manufacturer |
Manufacturer Recall Mfr. Recall 9C2 2019-2020MY SANTA FE (TMA), 2016-19MY SONATA (LFA), 2018-202 LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED HYUNDAI DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR. Status: Remedy Unknown Manufacturer Recall Mfr. Recall 9C2 2019-2020MY SANTA FE (TMA), 2016-19MY SONATA (LFA), 2018-202 LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED HYUNDAI DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR. Status: Remedy Unknown Manufacturer Recall Mfr. Recall 9C2 2019-2020MY SANTA FE (TMA), 2016-19MY SONATA (LFA), 2018-202 LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED HYUNDAI DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR. Status: Remedy Unknown |
|||
| 12/15/2025 | Manufacturer |
Manufacturer Recall Mfr. Recall P33 ANTI-THEFT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED HYUNDAI DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR. Status: Remedy Unknown Manufacturer Recall Mfr. Recall P33 ANTI-THEFT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED HYUNDAI DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR. Status: Remedy Unknown Manufacturer Recall Mfr. Recall P33 ANTI-THEFT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED HYUNDAI DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR. Status: Remedy Unknown |
† This odometer reading is inconsistent with the odometer history. This could be due to a typographical, clerical, or rounding error and does not necessarily represent an odometer rollback by itself. If we receive additional odometer history that corroborates an odometer rollback, this display may change and that may impact other aspects of this report and the vehicle's qualifications.
Event Date - 08/29/2016
Location - LA
Data Source - Independent Source
Details -
Vehicle Manufactured and Shipped to Dealer
Event Date - 09/06/2016
Location - OPELOUSAS, LA
Odometer - 3
Data Source - Dealer Service
Details -
Vehicle Serviced
Event Date - 10/08/2016
Location - OPELOUSAS, LA
Odometer - 54
Data Source - Dealer Service
Details -
Vehicle Serviced
Event Date - 11/28/2016
Location - OPELOUSAS, LA
Odometer - 278
Data Source - Dealer Service
Details -
Vehicle Inspected
† This odometer reading is inconsistent with the odometer history. This could be due to a typographical, clerical, or rounding error and does not necessarily represent an odometer rollback by itself. If we receive additional odometer history that corroborates an odometer rollback, this display may change and that may impact other aspects of this report and the vehicle's qualifications.
Event Date - 12/19/2016
Location - YOUNGSVILLE, LA
Odometer - 278
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Title(Lien Reported)
Registration Event/Renewal
Event Date - 01/06/2018
Location - OPELOUSAS, LA
Odometer - 14,879
Data Source - Dealer Service
Details -
Multiple Point Vehicle Inspection
Lube, Oil And/Or Filter Changed
Event Date - 10/01/2018
Location - OPELOUSAS, LA
Odometer - 23,436
Data Source - Dealer Service
Details -
Multiple Point Vehicle Inspection
Lube, Oil And/Or Filter Changed
Event Date - 11/09/2018
Location - NEW ORLEANS, LA
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Registration Event/Renewal
Event Date - 02/09/2019
Location - OPELOUSAS, LA
Odometer - 28,422
Data Source - Dealer Service
Details -
Cabin Filter Changed
Lube, Oil And/Or Filter Changed
Event Date - 10/23/2019
Location - LA
Odometer - 33,782
Data Source - Service Record
Details -
Cooling System Serviced
Vehicle Inspected
Engine Serviced
Chassis Serviced
Tires or Wheels Service Performed
Promotional Service Performed
Event Date - 11/14/2019
Location - LAFAYETTE, LA
Odometer - 33,544 â€
Data Source - Dealer Service
Details -
Multiple Point Vehicle Inspection
Lube, Oil And/Or Filter Changed
Event Date - 08/01/2020
Location - METAIRIE, LA
Odometer - 37,791
Data Source - Dealer Record
Details -
Vehicle in Dealer Inventory
Event Date - 08/18/2020
Location - LA
Odometer - 38,900 â€
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Passed Emission Inspection
Passed Safety Inspection
† This odometer reading is inconsistent with the odometer history. This could be due to a typographical, clerical, or rounding error and does not necessarily represent an odometer rollback by itself. If we receive additional odometer history that corroborates an odometer rollback, this display may change and that may impact other aspects of this report and the vehicle's qualifications.
Event Date - 08/26/2020
Location - BATON ROUGE, LA
Odometer - 37,791
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Title(Lien Reported)
Registration Event/Renewal
Event Date -
11/11/2020
Location - BATON ROUGE, LA
Data Source - Damage Report
Details -
Accident or Damage Reported
Minor Damage Reported
Front Damage or Repair Reported
Damage or Repair to Bumper Reported
Event Date - 09/11/2021
Location - LA
Odometer - 57,344
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Passed Emission Inspection
Passed Safety Inspection
Event Date -
04/11/2022
Location - LA
Data Source - Police Report
Details -
Accident Reported(Report #:22-018779)
Event Date - 05/05/2022
Location - BATON ROUGE, LA
Odometer - 65,592
Data Source - Damage Report
Details -
Accident or Damage Reported
Vehicle Damage Reported
Right Side Damage or Repair Reported
Damage or Repair to Bumper Reported
Damage or Repair to Hood Reported
Damage or Repair to Grille Reported
Event Date - 10/03/2022
Location - BATON ROUGE, LA
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Registration Event/Renewal
Event Date - 10/07/2022
Location - LA
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Passed Emission Inspection
Passed Safety Inspection
Event Date - 04/21/2023
Location - BATON ROUGE, LA
Odometer - 78,558
Data Source - Service Record
Details -
Multiple Point Vehicle Inspection
Engine Serviced
Event Date -
05/05/2023
Location - TX
Odometer - 78,716
Data Source - Auto Insurance Source
Details -
Reported as Insurance Loss - Vehicle Sold by Insurer. Claim Paid to Insured
Vehicle Loss Caused by Collision
Event Date -
05/05/2023
Location - BATON ROUGE, LA
Data Source - State Agency
Details -
Left Front Impact with a Pedestrian(Case #:2023052133)
Moderate Damage Reported
Vehicle Was Towed
Event Date - 06/07/2023
Location - LA
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Title(Lien Reported)
Event Date -
06/23/2023
Location - GREENWELL SPRINGS, LA
Odometer - 78,716
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Title
Registration Event/Renewal
Salvage
Vehicle Titled/Registered to an Insurance Company
Event Date - 10/20/2023
Location - HOUSTON, TX
Odometer - 78,716
Data Source - Dealer Listing
Details -
Vehicle in Dealer Inventory
Event Date -
11/01/2023
Location - TX
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Rebuilt/Rebuildable
Salvage
Prior Salvage
Event Date - 11/04/2023
Location - HOUSTON, TX
Odometer - 78,734
Data Source - Independent Emission Source
Details -
Passed Emission Inspection
Passed Safety Inspection
† This odometer reading is inconsistent with the odometer history. This could be due to a typographical, clerical, or rounding error and does not necessarily represent an odometer rollback by itself. If we receive additional odometer history that corroborates an odometer rollback, this display may change and that may impact other aspects of this report and the vehicle's qualifications.
Event Date - 11/14/2023
Location - HOUSTON, TX
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Registration Event/Renewal
Event Date - 11/28/2023
Location - HOUSTON, TX
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Title(Lien Reported)
Event Date -
12/01/2023
Location - TX
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Rebuilt/Rebuildable
Salvage
Prior Salvage
Event Date -
02/01/2024
Location - TX
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Rebuilt/Rebuildable
Salvage
Prior Salvage
Event Date - 10/27/2025
Location - TX
Odometer - 94,893
Data Source - Auto Auction
Details -
Auction Announced as Fleet/Lease(COLOR REPORTED AS GREY)
Event Date - 10/27/2025
Location - TX
Odometer - 94,893
Data Source - Auto Auction
Details -
Reported at Auto Auction
Event Date -
10/30/2025
Location - TX
Data Source - Auto Auction
Details -
Auction Announced as Salvage, Extent of Damage Unknown
Auction Announced as Total Loss
Event Date - 11/25/2025
Location -
Data Source - Manufacturer
Details -
Manufacturer Recall
Mfr. Recall 9C2
2019-2020MY SANTA FE (TMA), 2016-19MY SONATA (LFA), 2018-202
LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED
HYUNDAI DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR.
Status: Remedy Unknown
Manufacturer Recall
Mfr. Recall 9C2
2019-2020MY SANTA FE (TMA), 2016-19MY SONATA (LFA), 2018-202
LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED
HYUNDAI DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR.
Status: Remedy Unknown
Manufacturer Recall
Mfr. Recall 9C2
2019-2020MY SANTA FE (TMA), 2016-19MY SONATA (LFA), 2018-202
LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED
HYUNDAI DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR.
Status: Remedy Unknown
Event Date - 12/15/2025
Location -
Data Source - Manufacturer
Details -
Manufacturer Recall
Mfr. Recall P33
ANTI-THEFT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION
LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED
HYUNDAI DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR.
Status: Remedy Unknown
Manufacturer Recall
Mfr. Recall P33
ANTI-THEFT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION
LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED
HYUNDAI DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR.
Status: Remedy Unknown
Manufacturer Recall
Mfr. Recall P33
ANTI-THEFT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION
LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED
HYUNDAI DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR.
Status: Remedy Unknown
† This odometer reading is inconsistent with the odometer history. This could be due to a typographical, clerical, or rounding error and does not necessarily represent an odometer rollback by itself. If we receive additional odometer history that corroborates an odometer rollback, this display may change and that may impact other aspects of this report and the vehicle's qualifications.
Warranty CheckBack To Top
| Coverage Type | Remaining Miles | Remaining Time | Status | Coverage Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Basic
|
- | - |
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60 months / 60000 miles
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Battery
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- | - | - |
Contact a certified dealer to verify coverage
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Corrosion
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- | - |
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84 months / Unlimited miles
|
|
Powertrain
|
- | 4 months |
|
120 months / 100000 miles
Original owner only. Subsequent owners are covered by the 5 year/60,000 mile basic warranty. |
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Roadside Assistance
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- | - |
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60 months / Unlimited miles
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Safety Restraint
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- | - | - |
Contact a certified dealer to verify coverage
|
More information is available in the full AutoCheck glossary.
Term - State Title Brand
Section Location - Vehicle History at a Glance
Definition - A "branded title" is an official designation assigned by a state agency to associate a particular history with a vehicle. The branding system was put in place to warn potential owners about damage or other alterations to a vehicle that they might otherwise have been unaware of. The brands checked in this section are Fire, Hail, Flood, Junk/Scrapped, Lemon, Salvage, Rebuilt/Rebuildable, Odometer Brands (not actual miles, broken odometer, exceeding mechanical limits, mileage discrepancy, or suspect miles). Please note Grey Market and Insurance Loss or Theft brands are not checked in this box and can be found on other corresponding boxes.
Term - Auction Issue
Section Location - Vehicle History at a Glance
Definition - This section summarizes any issues if reported such as damage condition from seller's disclosure or during the inspection process including required structural damage disclosure, title brands, odometer issues, etc. as outlined by the National Auction Automotive Association Arbitration Policy 2025.
Term - Accident/Damage Check
Section Location - Vehicle History at a Glance
Definition - This section summarizes vehicle history events that may indicate an accident or damage and associated details such as point of impact, severity or airbag deployed if provided. These damage events will include collision damage information, police-reported accidents, salvage auction, recycler records, crash test vehicles, collision damage claims etc. including our exclusive auction announcements from two major auctions that may include damage events. There is also a clearly delineated section that includes non-collision damage events such as fire, hail or flood. Damage-indicated title brands will be in the state title brands section.
Term - Insurance Loss/Title Transfer
Section Location - Vehicle History at a Glance
Definition - This box checked to see if there is an insurance total loss or if a title has been transferred to an insurance company name as that event usually signifies that it is a total loss when showing after an accident.
Term - Additional History
Section Location - Vehicle History at a Glance
Definition - This section lists any other significant events that may not be a damage event or brand, but does give additional insights of the vehicle's history. These include abandoned, grey market, lien check, repossessed, theft etc.
Term - Odometer Check
Section Location - Vehicle History at a Glance
Definition - This section verifies if there are rollbacks, rollover or tampering has been reported to AutoCheck from state Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or auction sources. AutoCheck also examined the sequence of reported odometer readings to determine if there are any potential discrepancies.
Term - Open Recall Check
Section Location - Vehicle History at a Glance
Definition - This section lists any open safety or emission recalls on the vehicle that may need to be fulfilled.
Term - Salvage
Section Location - State Title Brand
Definition - A salvage vehicle is a vehicle that has been wrecked or damaged beyond repair; declared a total loss by the insurer; or declared a total loss by reason of theft. When an insurance company as a result of a total loss settlement acquires a vehicle, the insurance company must apply for a Salvage Certificate. If the owner retains possession of a salvage vehicle, the owner must obtain a Salvage Certificate before receiving a total loss statement from the insurance company.
Term - Rebuilt/Rebuildable
Section Location - State Title Brand
Definition - The vehicle was a salvaged vehicle that was refurbished with new or used parts. An affidavit of repair from the rebuilder or individual making the repairs, stating what repairs were made to the vehicle and that the vehicle is now rebuilt and road operable, may be required to obtain a rebuilt/rebuildable title. These vehicles must also pass a state safety inspection before being allowed back on the road.
Term - Major Damage Incident
Section Location - Auction Issue
Definition - When a (i) State agency or third party reported an event that did or may have resulted in vehicle frame or mechanical damage, such as a collision or incident such as vandalism or theft, or (ii) a third party reported that an inspection indicates that a vehicle appears to have sustained frame or other damage. Not all damage events are reported to AutoCheck and the damage severity of reported events will vary. In all events AutoCheck recommends that prospective vehicle purchasers conduct a detailed vehicle inspection prior to purchase of a pre-owned vehicle.
Term - Insurance Total Loss
Section Location - Insurance Loss / Transfer
Definition - Insurance companies label a vehicle a "total loss" when the cost to repair the vehicle to its pre-damaged state exceeds the cost of the vehicle's worth, or actual cash value. Insurance companies must follow certain state law (defined percentage of damage before it can be deemed a total loss) and they also can set their own standards for totaled vehicles.
Term - Insurance Title Transfer
Section Location - Insurance Loss / Transfer
Definition - The vehicle's title has an insurance company as the listed owner. This usually signifies that it is probably an insurance total loss when showing after an accident or collision. Insurance companies label a vehicle a 'total loss' when the cost to repair the vehicle to its pre-damaged state exceeds the cost of the vehicle's worth, or actual cash value. Insurance companies must follow certain state law (defined percentage of damage before it can be deemed a total loss) and they also can set their own standards for totaled vehicles.
Term - Loan/Lien
Section Location - Additional History
Definition - A loan/lien is the legal right to take and hold or sell the vehicle of a debtor as security or payment for a debt. Normally, a vehicle will have a lien due to a loan or unpaid repair bill against the vehicle. Check with the seller to ensure that the lien has been satisfied.
Term - Fleet Use
Section Location - Owner Type
Definition - The vehicle has been reported as used as a fleet vehicle, by a state source or a wholesale Auto Auction has reported the vehicle as a fleet vehicle. Fleet vehicles are often in good condition. Fleet companies have vehicle care guidelines. A vehicle used by a company for an executive is an example of a fleet vehicle.
Term - Accident
Section Location - Accident / Damage
Definition - A state or municipality has reported an accident or collision for this vehicle that may or may not have sustained damage. Not all damage events are reported to AutoCheck and the damage severity of reported events will vary. In all events AutoCheck recommends that prospective vehicle purchasers conduct a detailed vehicle inspection prior to purchase of a pre-owned vehicle.
Term - Open Recall
Section Location - Open Recall Check
Definition - A recall is considered 'open' for a vehicle when it has not received the required service to correct the identified recall. The vehicle will need to be taken to a repair center that has been authorized by the manufacturer to correct any open recall conditions.