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How can we find out information about a used car that is for sale?

Hi. I' considering buying a used car. I'd like to know how I can get information on a used car such as: - has it ever been stolen, - was it reconstructed after being in an accident - does the no of km on the odometer make sense - was it leased or owned by prior owner - is there any lien against it? Thank you. ML

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1. Take a look at the original title, not a copy. The title should show if it is a salvage title (or some other term), present owner and/or lien holder. If there is a lien holder, you'd have to pay off the note. The present owner's name should match the registration of the vehicle. Carfax reports are only as good as the data they receive from their various sources. Take them with a grain of salt. Some states have the mileage on the title, registration or emissions report. If the present owner can't produce all of these documents, be extremely cautious.
2. Carfax, if you are in Ontario get the VIN# and go to the Ministry of transport for a used car package, $20.00