Most of the time when you buy a used car, you worry about whether it is an accident or flooded car. In particular, flooded vehicles will pour into the used car market due to this torrential rain and typhoon. So today, let’s learn about ‘Car History’, which allows you to search accident-free vehicles for free when buying a used car.
What is Car History?
The Insurance Development Institute has been operating the car history service since 2003 for the purpose of preventing consumer damage. Including auto insurance repair records of 12 non-life insurance companies that handle auto insurance, you can learn in detail about general specifications of cars, car use history, special insurance accident information, owner change history, license plate number change history, and insurance accident history. 중고차 침수차 확인
List of contents checked when using car history 좋은뉴스
Car history search
How to search vehicle history
You can search Car History in the search bar. The history search method can be searched by vehicle number or vehicle identification number. You can find accident history, junk car, and flooded vehicle inquiry.
In the case of an accident inquiry, you can check the manufacturer, vehicle name, displacement, year, accident history, damage to the vehicle and the amount of damage to the other vehicle, and even change of owner. The inquiry procedure is as follows.
Access the car history site.
Enter the vehicle number in the accident history inquiry.
Select the Search button.
Pay the referral fee.
View car history information reports.
The cost of buying a used car can range from hundreds of thousands of dollars to tens of millions of dollars. As it is a large amount of transaction, never waste the commission, and if there is a vehicle you like, you must check the accident history in the car history to prevent hogu.
Free and Paid Inquiry
Car history inquiry is divided into free inquiry and paid inquiry. Free inquiries are limited to flooded vehicles and junk car accidents, and in the case of accident history inquiries, based on five times a year, 2,200 won is charged for more than 5 times, and 770 won is charged for authentication for identity verification less than 5 times.
Flooded Vehicle Lookup: Free
Scrap Car Accident Lookup: Free
Discount inquiry: KRW 770 per case (discount up to 5 cases within 1 year) – General inquiry: KRW 2,200 per case
6 things to keep in mind when buying a used car
1. Check vehicle history and name history
If you have a used car you like, you should first check the history of the car and the number of name changes. If the number of vehicle name changes is high, it is highly likely that the life span of major parts such as the engine and brakes has been shortened. Not only that, but as you know, it’s better if the vehicle is younger in age and mileage. If you have a lot of age and mileage, chances are you have a lot of repairs to do.
2. Vehicle registration book inquiry
You need to request a vehicle registration check to confirm that the vehicle is in the name of a used car dealer. In particular, it is better to check the original book drawn on the day of the contract as much as possible rather than the registered book drawn in advance. If the name of the vehicle is not a dealership but an individual, or if it is foreclosed or mortgaged, it is recommended to avoid purchasing the used vehicle.
3. Accident history, inundation inquiry
It must be one of the most important parts. You must immediately check the used car’s accident history and whether it has been flooded. If it is a used car that has had an accident, you should carefully check the type of accident, the scope of repair, and whether the engine and frame are damaged. The engine and frame of a car are invisible to the naked eye, but they are the core structures of a car and must be properly inspected.
5. Commissioning
A test drive usually runs about 2km. In fact, unless you’re an expert, you won’t know for sure. In this case, it is better to accompany a person with a long driving experience and have the person with a lot of experience conduct a test drive. Because the overall understanding of the vehicle is high, it helps to check various conditions such as noise or abnormal trembling in the engine, whether the brake is working or not, and whether the instrument panel warning is lit. It is also recommended to check the engine oil before test driving.
6. Check the market price
Lastly, it will be easier if you check the used car market price of the type of car you like and check it in advance to the extent possible.
Today, we checked the history of accidents and flooded vehicles that we are worried about when buying used cars, and looked into information on buying a good used car. With a little care and awareness, you can protect your property. It would be nice if you remembered today’s contents and let your acquaintances who want to buy a used car tell you.