How to check the accident car? Hot topics and practical guides across the Internet
Recently, "accident car inquiry" has become a hot topic in the field of automobile consumption. Especially during the peak period of second-hand car transactions, consumers' attention to vehicle history records has increased significantly. This article will combine the hot content of the entire network in the past 10 days to provide you with a structured method of querying accident vehicles to help you avoid pitfalls.
1. Why should we inquire about the accident car?
Accident cars may have safety hazards and their value will be significantly reduced. The following are the car accident risks that have been hotly discussed by netizens in the past 10 days:
| Risk type | specific impact |
|---|---|
| security risk | Structural damage may lead to secondary accidents |
| depreciation risk | The residual value of an accident car is 30%-50% lower than that of a normal car |
| Difficulties in safeguarding rights | Some sellers conceal accident records, resulting in many subsequent disputes |
2. Four mainstream methods for checking accident vehicles
| Query method | Operation steps | Advantages and Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle frame number (VIN) query | Enter the 17-digit frame number through third-party platforms (such as "Che300" and "Dr. Cha") | Covers more than 90% of maintenance records for a fee |
| 4S shop maintenance records | Provide the vehicle certificate to the brand 4S store for enquiry. | Only recorded for this brand, some require authorization from the car owner |
| Insurance company inquiry | Apply to the insurance company via license plate number or policy number | Claims records are available, but the process is complicated |
| Offline testing | Entrust a professional organization (such as "Car Inspection Home") to conduct a comprehensive inspection | High cost (500-2000 yuan), but the most reliable |
3. Comparison of popular query tools in 2024
According to recent user feedback, the service differences of mainstream platforms are as follows:
| Platform name | Query dimensions | price range | update frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car 300 | Maintenance records + accident records | 20-50 yuan/time | real time |
| Dr. Cha | Accident + Mileage + Maintenance | 30-60 yuan/time | T+1 day |
| Auto repair treasure | Accessories replacement record | Free (Basic version) | weekly |
4. Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls: Recent High-Frequency Fraud Routines
Based on police reports and netizen revelations, you need to be wary of the following traps:
1.False reports: The seller provides the PS test report, which must be verified by yourself;
2."Whitewashing" operation: Cover up the traces of the accident through small repair shops;
3.Low price temptation: Vehicles whose prices are significantly lower than the market price require focused inspection.
5. Expert advice
Automobile self-media "Second-hand Car Veteran" mentioned in a recent live broadcast:
“It is recommended to use in combination in 2024VIN query + third-party testing, pay special attention to vehicles produced after 2020. Some new energy vehicle accident data have not yet been fully networked. "
Through the above structured query method, you can significantly reduce the risk of buying an accident car. It is recommended to keep complete inquiry records as evidence before trading to protect your own rights and interests.
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