Similar vehicles usually range between 43 and 66
State Title Brand
Salvage, Rebuilt / Rebuildable
Auction Brand / Issues
Rebuilt, Structural Damage
Accident / Damage
Multiple Damage Events
Open Recall Check
Insurance Loss / Transfer
Odometer Check
Last reported odometer: 93,875 (07/29/2023)
Certified Pre-Owned
Service / Repair
5 Service Record(s) Reported
Additional History
Lien Reported
This vehicle is not eligible for Buyback Protection
Due to the vehicle’s history showing no reported major state title brands. Terms & Conditions
Accident & DamageBack To Top
Airbag Deployed
Structural Damage
Overturned
Severe
| Damage Date | Damage Type | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| 04/14/2012 | Collision | Unknown |
| 09/01/2013 | Collision | Severe |
| 11/07/2013 | Salvage | Unknown |
| 02/08/2014 | Collision | Moderate |
| 05/28/2018 | Collision | Moderate |
| 05/20/2021 | Collision | Moderate |
| 06/29/2023 | Structural Damage | Severe |
Accident or damage event(s) have been reported for this vehicle to Experian AutoCheck. An inspection may provide added confidence in the vehicle's condition before purchase.
Open Recall CheckBack To Top
It is recommended that this vehicle be taken to the nearest dealer to have the recalled components replaced or fixed. Service bulletins if available are not part of open recalls and can be found in the vehicle history details.
Status: Remedy Unknown
Status: Remedy Unknown
Status: Remedy Unknown
Recall Date - 03/26/2020
Recall Type - Unspecified
NHTSA / OEM Recall No. - N/A / R1720
Campaign Description -
ALT SULEV RPR NTB20-020 022
Status: Remedy Unknown
Recall Date - 03/26/2020
Recall Type - Unspecified
NHTSA / OEM Recall No. - N/A / R1720
Campaign Description -
ALT SULEV RPR NTB20-020 022
Status: Remedy Unknown
Recall Date - 03/26/2020
Recall Type - Unspecified
NHTSA / OEM Recall No. - N/A / R1720
Campaign Description -
ALT SULEV RPR NTB20-020 022
Status: Remedy Unknown
More information including remedy or risk factors. Locate your nearest authorized Nissan Dealer to schedule repair.
Service History
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Service History Summary
Below is a summary of services that have been reported for this vehicle. Please note that not all maintenance events are reported to Experian AutoCheck.
Regular Oil Changes
Information not available.
Fluids Maintained
Information not available.
Brakes Maintained
- 1 brake pad replacements
- Brake last maintained on 03/26/2012
Tires Maintained
Information not available.
A/C & Climate Control
Information not available.
Other Services
Information not available.
OEM Recommended Services
90000 Mile Service
- Adjust Tires to Proper Tire Pressure
- Clean & Adjust Brakes
- Inspect & Reset TPMS Monitor
95000 Mile Service Not Yet Due
- Adjust Tires to Proper Tire Pressure
- Clean & Adjust Brakes
- Inspect & Reset TPMS Monitor
Odometer CheckBack To Top
No odometer brands, rollbacks, rollover or tampering has been reported to AutoCheck from state Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or auction sources. AutoCheck also examined the sequence of reported odometer readings to determine if there are any potential discrepancies.
No issues reported
No issues reported
No issues reported
Detailed Vehicle History Back To Top
Vehicle: 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 / 2.5 S / 2.5 SL (1N4AL2AP1CC182920) Report Run Date: 04/17/2026 20:36:28 EDT
| Event Date | Location | Odometer | Data Source | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2011 | NY | Independent Source | Vehicle Manufactured and Shipped to Dealer | ||
| 11/17/2011 | Independent Source | Vehicle Manufactured and Shipped to Dealer | |||
| 12/20/2011 | BLAUVELT, NY | 6 | Dealer Service | Vehicle Serviced |
| Event Date | Location | Odometer | Data Source | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/23/2012 | NEW YORK, NY | Motor Vehicle Dept. | Registration Event/Renewal | ||
| 01/23/2012 | BLAUVELT, NY | 7 | Dealer Service | Vehicle Serviced | |
| 02/22/2012 | NEW YORK, NY | 7 | Motor Vehicle Dept. | Title(Lien Reported) | |
| 03/26/2012 | BLAUVELT, NY | 5,427 | Dealer Service |
Brakes Serviced Tires or Wheels Service Performed |
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| 04/14/2012 | NEW YORK COUNTY, NY | State Agency |
Collision with Another Vehicle(Case #:34480731) Right Rear Impact Collision Accident Reported(Report #:343) Vehicle Was Towed |
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| 05/17/2012 | BLAUVELT, NY | 9,212 | Dealer Service | Tires or Wheels Service Performed | |
| 09/01/2013 | NY | Auto Insurance Source |
Vehicle Reported as Total Loss Vehicle Loss Caused by Collision |
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| 10/08/2013 | NJ | 34,747 | Auto Insurance Source |
Reported as Insurance Loss - Vehicle Sold by Insurer. Claim Paid to Insured Vehicle Loss Caused by Collision |
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| 10/14/2013 | NY | 34,747 | Auto Auction | Reported at Auto Auction | |
| 11/07/2013 | NY | Auto Auction | Auction Announced as Salvage, Extent of Damage Unknown |
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| 11/13/2013 | NY | Motor Vehicle Dept. | Title | ||
| 11/13/2013 | NY | Motor Vehicle Dept. |
Salvage Vehicle Titled/Registered to an Insurance Company |
|
| Event Date | Location | Odometer | Data Source | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/03/2014 | HIALEAH, FL | 35,127 | Motor Vehicle Dept. | Title | |
| 01/03/2014 | HIALEAH, FL | Motor Vehicle Dept. |
Registration Event/Renewal Rebuilt/Rebuildable Salvage |
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| 02/08/2014 | FL | State Agency |
Right Side Impact with Another Vehicle(Case #:6432333) Moderate Damage Reported Right Rear Impact with Another Vehicle Accident Reported(Report #:PD140208050658) |
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| 06/20/2014 | HIALEAH, FL | Motor Vehicle Dept. |
Registration Event/Renewal Rebuilt/Rebuildable Salvage |
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| 04/27/2015 | HIALEAH, FL | Motor Vehicle Dept. |
Registration Event/Renewal Rebuilt/Rebuildable Salvage |
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| 04/21/2016 | HIALEAH, FL | Motor Vehicle Dept. |
Registration Event/Renewal Rebuilt/Rebuildable Salvage |
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| 05/01/2017 | HIALEAH, FL | Motor Vehicle Dept. |
Registration Event/Renewal Rebuilt/Rebuildable Salvage |
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| 04/30/2018 | HIALEAH, FL | Motor Vehicle Dept. |
Registration Event/Renewal Rebuilt/Rebuildable Salvage |
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| 05/28/2018 | MIAMI GARDENS, FL | Accident Source | Accident or Vehicle Damage Reported: FRONT CENTER | ||
| 05/28/2018 | HIALEAH, FL | State Agency |
Front Impact with Another Vehicle(Case #:9550495) Vehicle Damage Reported as Disabling Vehicle Was Towed |
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| 04/23/2019 | HIALEAH, FL | Motor Vehicle Dept. |
Registration Event/Renewal Rebuilt/Rebuildable Salvage |
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| 03/26/2020 | Manufacturer |
Manufacturer Recall Mfr. Recall R1720 ALT SULEV RPR NTB20-020 022 LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED NISSAN DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR. Status: Remedy Unknown Manufacturer Recall Mfr. Recall R1720 ALT SULEV RPR NTB20-020 022 LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED NISSAN DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR. Status: Remedy Unknown Manufacturer Recall Mfr. Recall R1720 ALT SULEV RPR NTB20-020 022 LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED NISSAN DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR. Status: Remedy Unknown |
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| 05/15/2020 | HIALEAH, FL | Motor Vehicle Dept. |
Registration Event/Renewal Rebuilt/Rebuildable Salvage |
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| 04/26/2021 | HIALEAH, FL | Motor Vehicle Dept. |
Registration Event/Renewal Rebuilt/Rebuildable Salvage |
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| 05/20/2021 | HIALEAH, FL | Police Report |
Right Side Impact with Another Vehicle Accident Reported(Report #:2021014793) Moderate Damage Reported |
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| Event Date | Location | Odometer | Data Source | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/13/2021 | HIALEAH, FL | Motor Vehicle Dept. |
Registration Event/Renewal Rebuilt/Rebuildable Salvage |
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| 12/20/2021 | HIALEAH, FL | 88,000 | Motor Vehicle Dept. |
Title Rebuilt/Rebuildable Salvage |
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| 02/12/2022 | HIALEAH, FL | Motor Vehicle Dept. |
Registration Event/Renewal Rebuilt/Rebuildable Salvage |
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| 10/28/2022 | MIAMI, FL | 90,675 | Motor Vehicle Dept. | Title | |
| 10/28/2022 | MIAMI, FL | Motor Vehicle Dept. |
Registration Event/Renewal Rebuilt/Rebuildable Salvage |
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| 05/28/2023 | MIAMI, FL | 94,200 † | Dealer Listing | Vehicle Listed for Sale | |
| 06/06/2023 | FL | 93,788 | Auto Auction | Reported at Auto Auction | |
| 06/08/2023 | FL | 94,200 | Service Record | Vehicle Serviced | |
| 06/29/2023 | FL | Auto Auction | Auction Announced as Structural Damage |
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| 06/30/2023 | FL | Auto Auction |
Auction Announced as Salvage, Extent of Damage Unknown Auction Announced as Total Loss Auction Announced as Structural Damage Auction Announced as Rebuilt |
| Event Date | Location | Odometer | Data Source | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/29/2023 | FL | 93,875 † | Motor Vehicle Dept. | Odometer Reading from DMV | |
| 07/29/2023 | ORLANDO, FL | Motor Vehicle Dept. | Registration Event/Renewal | ||
| 07/29/2023 | ORLANDO, FL | Motor Vehicle Dept. |
Rebuilt/Rebuildable Salvage |
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| 07/29/2023 | ORLANDO, FL | Dealer Listing | Vehicle in Dealer Inventory | ||
| 09/01/2023 | ORLANDO, FL | Motor Vehicle Dept. |
Title(Lien Reported) Rebuilt/Rebuildable Salvage |
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| 03/04/2024 | ORLANDO, FL | Motor Vehicle Dept. |
Registration Event/Renewal Rebuilt/Rebuildable Salvage |
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† This odometer reading is inconsistent with the odometer history. This could be due to a typographical, clerical, or rounding error and does not necessarily represent an odometer rollback by itself. If we receive additional odometer history that corroborates an odometer rollback, this display may change and that may impact other aspects of this report and the vehicle's qualifications.
Event Date - 11/17/2011
Location - NY
Data Source - Independent Source
Details -
Vehicle Manufactured and Shipped to Dealer
Event Date - 11/17/2011
Location -
Data Source - Independent Source
Details -
Vehicle Manufactured and Shipped to Dealer
Event Date - 12/20/2011
Location - BLAUVELT, NY
Odometer - 6
Data Source - Dealer Service
Details -
Vehicle Serviced
† This odometer reading is inconsistent with the odometer history. This could be due to a typographical, clerical, or rounding error and does not necessarily represent an odometer rollback by itself. If we receive additional odometer history that corroborates an odometer rollback, this display may change and that may impact other aspects of this report and the vehicle's qualifications.
Event Date - 01/23/2012
Location - NEW YORK, NY
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Registration Event/Renewal
Event Date - 01/23/2012
Location - BLAUVELT, NY
Odometer - 7
Data Source - Dealer Service
Details -
Vehicle Serviced
Event Date - 02/22/2012
Location - NEW YORK, NY
Odometer - 7
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Title(Lien Reported)
Event Date - 03/26/2012
Location - BLAUVELT, NY
Odometer - 5,427
Data Source - Dealer Service
Details -
Brakes Serviced
Tires or Wheels Service Performed
Event Date -
04/14/2012
Location - NEW YORK COUNTY, NY
Data Source - State Agency
Details -
Collision with Another Vehicle(Case #:34480731)
Right Rear Impact Collision
Accident Reported(Report #:343)
Vehicle Was Towed
Event Date - 05/17/2012
Location - BLAUVELT, NY
Odometer - 9,212
Data Source - Dealer Service
Details -
Tires or Wheels Service Performed
Event Date -
09/01/2013
Location - NY
Data Source - Auto Insurance Source
Details -
Vehicle Reported as Total Loss
Vehicle Loss Caused by Collision
Event Date -
10/08/2013
Location - NJ
Odometer - 34,747
Data Source - Auto Insurance Source
Details -
Reported as Insurance Loss - Vehicle Sold by Insurer. Claim Paid to Insured
Vehicle Loss Caused by Collision
Event Date - 10/14/2013
Location - NY
Odometer - 34,747
Data Source - Auto Auction
Details -
Reported at Auto Auction
Event Date -
11/07/2013
Location - NY
Data Source - Auto Auction
Details -
Auction Announced as Salvage, Extent of Damage Unknown
Event Date - 11/13/2013
Location - NY
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Title
Event Date -
11/13/2013
Location - NY
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Salvage
Vehicle Titled/Registered to an Insurance Company
† This odometer reading is inconsistent with the odometer history. This could be due to a typographical, clerical, or rounding error and does not necessarily represent an odometer rollback by itself. If we receive additional odometer history that corroborates an odometer rollback, this display may change and that may impact other aspects of this report and the vehicle's qualifications.
Event Date - 01/03/2014
Location - HIALEAH, FL
Odometer - 35,127
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Title
Event Date -
01/03/2014
Location - HIALEAH, FL
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Registration Event/Renewal
Rebuilt/Rebuildable
Salvage
Event Date -
02/08/2014
Location - FL
Data Source - State Agency
Details -
Right Side Impact with Another Vehicle(Case #:6432333)
Moderate Damage Reported
Right Rear Impact with Another Vehicle
Accident Reported(Report #:PD140208050658)
Event Date -
06/20/2014
Location - HIALEAH, FL
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Registration Event/Renewal
Rebuilt/Rebuildable
Salvage
Event Date -
04/27/2015
Location - HIALEAH, FL
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Registration Event/Renewal
Rebuilt/Rebuildable
Salvage
Event Date -
04/21/2016
Location - HIALEAH, FL
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Registration Event/Renewal
Rebuilt/Rebuildable
Salvage
Event Date -
05/01/2017
Location - HIALEAH, FL
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Registration Event/Renewal
Rebuilt/Rebuildable
Salvage
Event Date -
04/30/2018
Location - HIALEAH, FL
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Registration Event/Renewal
Rebuilt/Rebuildable
Salvage
Event Date - 05/28/2018
Location - MIAMI GARDENS, FL
Data Source - Accident Source
Details -
Accident or Vehicle Damage Reported: FRONT CENTER
Event Date -
05/28/2018
Location - HIALEAH, FL
Data Source - State Agency
Details -
Front Impact with Another Vehicle(Case #:9550495)
Vehicle Damage Reported as Disabling
Vehicle Was Towed
Event Date -
04/23/2019
Location - HIALEAH, FL
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Registration Event/Renewal
Rebuilt/Rebuildable
Salvage
Event Date - 03/26/2020
Location -
Data Source - Manufacturer
Details -
Manufacturer Recall
Mfr. Recall R1720
ALT SULEV RPR NTB20-020 022
LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED
NISSAN DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR.
Status: Remedy Unknown
Manufacturer Recall
Mfr. Recall R1720
ALT SULEV RPR NTB20-020 022
LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED
NISSAN DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR.
Status: Remedy Unknown
Manufacturer Recall
Mfr. Recall R1720
ALT SULEV RPR NTB20-020 022
LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED
NISSAN DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR.
Status: Remedy Unknown
Event Date -
05/15/2020
Location - HIALEAH, FL
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Registration Event/Renewal
Rebuilt/Rebuildable
Salvage
Event Date -
04/26/2021
Location - HIALEAH, FL
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Registration Event/Renewal
Rebuilt/Rebuildable
Salvage
Event Date -
05/20/2021
Location - HIALEAH, FL
Data Source - Police Report
Details -
Right Side Impact with Another Vehicle
Accident Reported(Report #:2021014793)
Moderate Damage Reported
† This odometer reading is inconsistent with the odometer history. This could be due to a typographical, clerical, or rounding error and does not necessarily represent an odometer rollback by itself. If we receive additional odometer history that corroborates an odometer rollback, this display may change and that may impact other aspects of this report and the vehicle's qualifications.
Event Date -
09/13/2021
Location - HIALEAH, FL
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Registration Event/Renewal
Rebuilt/Rebuildable
Salvage
Event Date -
12/20/2021
Location - HIALEAH, FL
Odometer - 88,000
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Title
Rebuilt/Rebuildable
Salvage
Event Date -
02/12/2022
Location - HIALEAH, FL
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Registration Event/Renewal
Rebuilt/Rebuildable
Salvage
Event Date - 10/28/2022
Location - MIAMI, FL
Odometer - 90,675
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Title
Event Date -
10/28/2022
Location - MIAMI, FL
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Registration Event/Renewal
Rebuilt/Rebuildable
Salvage
Event Date - 05/28/2023
Location - MIAMI, FL
Odometer - 94,200 †
Data Source - Dealer Listing
Details -
Vehicle Listed for Sale
Event Date - 06/06/2023
Location - FL
Odometer - 93,788
Data Source - Auto Auction
Details -
Reported at Auto Auction
Event Date - 06/08/2023
Location - FL
Odometer - 94,200
Data Source - Service Record
Details -
Vehicle Serviced
Event Date -
06/29/2023
Location - FL
Data Source - Auto Auction
Details -
Auction Announced as Structural Damage
Event Date - 06/30/2023
Location - FL
Data Source - Auto Auction
Details -
Auction Announced as Salvage, Extent of Damage Unknown
Auction Announced as Total Loss
Auction Announced as Structural Damage
Auction Announced as Rebuilt
† This odometer reading is inconsistent with the odometer history. This could be due to a typographical, clerical, or rounding error and does not necessarily represent an odometer rollback by itself. If we receive additional odometer history that corroborates an odometer rollback, this display may change and that may impact other aspects of this report and the vehicle's qualifications.
Event Date - 07/29/2023
Location - FL
Odometer - 93,875 †
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Odometer Reading from DMV
Event Date - 07/29/2023
Location - ORLANDO, FL
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Registration Event/Renewal
Event Date -
07/29/2023
Location - ORLANDO, FL
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Rebuilt/Rebuildable
Salvage
Event Date - 07/29/2023
Location - ORLANDO, FL
Data Source - Dealer Listing
Details -
Vehicle in Dealer Inventory
Event Date -
09/01/2023
Location - ORLANDO, FL
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Title(Lien Reported)
Rebuilt/Rebuildable
Salvage
Event Date -
03/04/2024
Location - ORLANDO, FL
Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.
Details -
Registration Event/Renewal
Rebuilt/Rebuildable
Salvage
† This odometer reading is inconsistent with the odometer history. This could be due to a typographical, clerical, or rounding error and does not necessarily represent an odometer rollback by itself. If we receive additional odometer history that corroborates an odometer rollback, this display may change and that may impact other aspects of this report and the vehicle's qualifications.
More information is available in the full AutoCheck glossary.
Term - State Title Brand
Section Location - Vehicle History at a Glance
Definition - A "branded title" is an official designation assigned by a state agency to associate a particular history with a vehicle. The branding system was put in place to warn potential owners about damage or other alterations to a vehicle that they might otherwise have been unaware of. The brands checked in this section are Fire, Hail, Flood, Junk/Scrapped, Lemon, Salvage, Rebuilt/Rebuildable, Odometer Brands (not actual miles, broken odometer, exceeding mechanical limits, mileage discrepancy, or suspect miles). Please note Grey Market and Insurance Loss or Theft brands are not checked in this box and can be found on other corresponding boxes.
Term - Auction Issue
Section Location - Vehicle History at a Glance
Definition - This section summarizes any issues if reported such as damage condition from seller's disclosure or during the inspection process including required structural damage disclosure, title brands, odometer issues, etc. as outlined by the National Auction Automotive Association Arbitration Policy 2025.
Term - Accident/Damage Check
Section Location - Vehicle History at a Glance
Definition - This section summarizes vehicle history events that may indicate an accident or damage and associated details such as point of impact, severity or airbag deployed if provided. These damage events will include collision damage information, police-reported accidents, salvage auction, recycler records, crash test vehicles, collision damage claims etc. including our exclusive auction announcements from two major auctions that may include damage events. There is also a clearly delineated section that includes non-collision damage events such as fire, hail or flood. Damage-indicated title brands will be in the state title brands section.
Term - Insurance Loss/Title Transfer
Section Location - Vehicle History at a Glance
Definition - This box checked to see if there is an insurance total loss or if a title has been transferred to an insurance company name as that event usually signifies that it is a total loss when showing after an accident.
Term - Additional History
Section Location - Vehicle History at a Glance
Definition - This section lists any other significant events that may not be a damage event or brand, but does give additional insights of the vehicle's history. These include abandoned, grey market, lien check, repossessed, theft etc.
Term - Odometer Check
Section Location - Vehicle History at a Glance
Definition - This section verifies if there are rollbacks, rollover or tampering has been reported to AutoCheck from state Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or auction sources. AutoCheck also examined the sequence of reported odometer readings to determine if there are any potential discrepancies.
Term - Open Recall Check
Section Location - Vehicle History at a Glance
Definition - This section lists any open safety or emission recalls on the vehicle that may need to be fulfilled.
Term - Salvage
Section Location - State Title Brand
Definition - A salvage vehicle is a vehicle that has been wrecked or damaged beyond repair; declared a total loss by the insurer; or declared a total loss by reason of theft. When an insurance company as a result of a total loss settlement acquires a vehicle, the insurance company must apply for a Salvage Certificate. If the owner retains possession of a salvage vehicle, the owner must obtain a Salvage Certificate before receiving a total loss statement from the insurance company.
Term - Rebuilt/Rebuildable
Section Location - State Title Brand
Definition - The vehicle was a salvaged vehicle that was refurbished with new or used parts. An affidavit of repair from the rebuilder or individual making the repairs, stating what repairs were made to the vehicle and that the vehicle is now rebuilt and road operable, may be required to obtain a rebuilt/rebuildable title. These vehicles must also pass a state safety inspection before being allowed back on the road.
Term - Auction Rebuilt or Rebuildable
Section Location - Auction Issue
Definition - The vehicle was a salvaged vehicle that was refurbished with new or used parts. An affidavit of repair from the rebuilder or individual making the repairs, stating what repairs were made to the vehicle and that the vehicle is now rebuilt and road operable, may be required to obtain a rebuilt/rebuildable title. These vehicles must also pass a state safety inspection before being allowed back on the road. These records were reported by the auction or salvage auction when the damage was discovered by Auction inspections or when the sellers disclosed or the auction discovered flood damage history from the DMV and/or insurance company records.
Term - Major Damage Incident
Section Location - Auction Issue
Definition - When a (i) State agency or third party reported an event that did or may have resulted in vehicle frame or mechanical damage, such as a collision or incident such as vandalism or theft, or (ii) a third party reported that an inspection indicates that a vehicle appears to have sustained frame or other damage. Not all damage events are reported to AutoCheck and the damage severity of reported events will vary. In all events AutoCheck recommends that prospective vehicle purchasers conduct a detailed vehicle inspection prior to purchase of a pre-owned vehicle.
Term - Structural Damage or Structural Alteration
Section Location - Accident / Damage
Definition - "Structural" or "Frame" damage refers to a vehicle's structure or a specific structural or frame component, and may apply to a conventional frame, "Unibody", and "Unibody on Frame" structures. Structural Alteration -An alteration to the vehicle's structure including a lengthened or shortened frame, a modified suspension, or the installation or removal of after-market accessories. For additional information on these types of reported information, please see the National Auction Automotive Association Arbitration Policy 2025.
Term - Insurance Total Loss
Section Location - Insurance Loss / Transfer
Definition - Insurance companies label a vehicle a "total loss" when the cost to repair the vehicle to its pre-damaged state exceeds the cost of the vehicle's worth, or actual cash value. Insurance companies must follow certain state law (defined percentage of damage before it can be deemed a total loss) and they also can set their own standards for totaled vehicles.
Term - Insurance Title Transfer
Section Location - Insurance Loss / Transfer
Definition - The vehicle's title has an insurance company as the listed owner. This usually signifies that it is probably an insurance total loss when showing after an accident or collision. Insurance companies label a vehicle a 'total loss' when the cost to repair the vehicle to its pre-damaged state exceeds the cost of the vehicle's worth, or actual cash value. Insurance companies must follow certain state law (defined percentage of damage before it can be deemed a total loss) and they also can set their own standards for totaled vehicles.
Term - Loan/Lien
Section Location - Additional History
Definition - A loan/lien is the legal right to take and hold or sell the vehicle of a debtor as security or payment for a debt. Normally, a vehicle will have a lien due to a loan or unpaid repair bill against the vehicle. Check with the seller to ensure that the lien has been satisfied.
Term - Personal Use
Section Location - Owner Type
Definition - This vehicle was driven for personal use.
Term - Accident
Section Location - Accident / Damage
Definition - A state or municipality has reported an accident or collision for this vehicle that may or may not have sustained damage. Not all damage events are reported to AutoCheck and the damage severity of reported events will vary. In all events AutoCheck recommends that prospective vehicle purchasers conduct a detailed vehicle inspection prior to purchase of a pre-owned vehicle.
Term - Open Recall
Section Location - Open Recall Check
Definition - A recall is considered 'open' for a vehicle when it has not received the required service to correct the identified recall. The vehicle will need to be taken to a repair center that has been authorized by the manufacturer to correct any open recall conditions.