Before you hand over your hard-earned, run a PPSR check using the VIN to see if the car’s encumbered, written-off, or stolen. Cross-check the odometer, logbook stamps, and service invoices; if the dates don’t line up, walk faster than a seagull chasing hot chips. Look up recall status (yes, Takata’s still a thing) and registration/inspection history via your state authority, then match the engine and VIN plates on the car. Get a pre-purchase inspection to uncover crash repairs, flood damage, or the kind of rust that flakes like pastry. Finally, verify seller ID and location, and make sure the VIN on the ad (including those on Tradingpost) matches every document.
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