Welcome to Instant Vin Report Blog! | Your source for all things Automotive

Bite-sized information, tips, news, and everything in between in the automotive industry. From how to read VIN to preventing used car scams, we have everything for you.

Is The Car Totaled if the Airbags are Deployed?

Is The Car Totaled if the Airbags are Deployed?

J
Joses Peter·May 21, 2022

The common misconception is that the car is gone if the airbags are deployed during a car crash or accident. Airbags are one of the most common safety devices used when involved in a car accident, and they have been used to prevent fatalities in auto accidents. In this article, we will be looking at […]

Read more
How to Check The Mileage on a BMW

How to Check The Mileage on a BMW

J
Joses Peter·May 21, 2022

If you own a BMW, one important check you need to do is checking the mileage history records. Checking odometer history is essential because it allows you to easily discover the number of miles or distance covered by the vehicle. Also, if you ever plan on selling your vehicle, knowing the correct mileage allows you […]

Read more
Flood-Damaged cars – How to Spot and Avoid Flood-damaged cars?

Flood-Damaged cars – How to Spot and Avoid Flood-damaged cars?

A
Adewale Peter·May 19, 2022

Flood-Damaged cars – How to Spot and Avoid Flood-damaged cars? Mother Nature sometimes decides to surprise us with various weather conditions. Floods are the most common of all weather-related natural disasters. According to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Association, floods cause more deaths and property damage than any other type of disaster or severe weather. […]

Read more
Vehicle Recalls: Why, When and How?

Vehicle Recalls: Why, When and How?

J
Joses Peter·Mar 18, 2022

According to the latest statistics, vehicle recalls have seen a sixfold increase. Between 2011 and 2020, records show 331 million vehicles were recalled in the USA due to safety-related defects. Vehicle recalls are issued by manufacturers and to ensure it is safe to drive, it is important to fix any open recalls. And in this […]

Read more
3 Questions To Ask Before Buying a Used Vehicle

3 Questions To Ask Before Buying a Used Vehicle

J
Joses Peter·Mar 14, 2022

3 Questions To Ask Before Buying a Used Vehicle If you are in the market to buy a used vehicle, then there are 3 important questions that you need to ask. These questions are essential because they will ensure that you buy the right vehicle and not waste money buying a bad one. How much […]

Read more
All You Need To Know About Vehicle Recalls

All You Need To Know About Vehicle Recalls

J
Joses Peter·Mar 9, 2022

To properly understand what vehicle recalls are, then you need to think like a car manufacturer. And in this article we will be looking at What is a vehicle recall and why is it important When can a recall be issued? How does recall work? How to know if your vehicle needs a recall What […]

Read more
Is Odometer Rollback Possible? Let’s Find Out

Is Odometer Rollback Possible? Let’s Find Out

J
Joses Peter·Mar 9, 2022

Can Odometer be Rolled Back? Check Now! The odometer usually found on the dashboard of a vehicle is an instrument that measures the total distance traveled by a car during the lifespan of the vehicle. This distance is known as the mileage and the mileage is very useful to someone who wants to buy a […]

Read more
Why Run Vin Checks? (Explained)

Why Run Vin Checks? (Explained)

J
Joses Peter·Mar 9, 2022

An auction is simply an act of buying and selling, usually to the highest bidder, happening in an open market. When a vehicle is the item being sold, then we can say that the vehicle has been auctioned. Vehicle auctions can take place anywhere, either in a physical location or online One very important service […]

Read more
Buying a Used Vehicle? 20 Questions To Ask

Buying a Used Vehicle? 20 Questions To Ask

J
Joses Peter·Feb 8, 2022

If you plan on buying a used vehicle, there are some very important questions you need to ask. This is aside from running a VIN check also which is very important to ensure that you do not waste money buying a damaged vehicle. Do a thorough check The first thing you want to do is a […]

Read more