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How can I find a car I once owned?
How to Locate a Vehicle That You Previously Owned
- Locate Your Old Car VIN. If you did not jot down your VIN when you owned the car, you likely have kept your registration and insurance cards for your old car.
- Appeal to People Directly.
- Trace the Person You Sold the Car To.
- Use Car-Check Websites.
Is there really a free VIN check?
The National Insurance Crime Bureau offers a free VIN check to determine if the vehicle was ever reported stolen, or damaged to the point where it was issued a salvage title. NICB offers up to five free VIN checks from one IP address within a 24 hour period, using data supplied by car insurance companies.
How can I track my stolen car?
Use GPS Device to Locate Your Stolen Car. If you’ve installed a GPS tracking system, like OnStar, LoJack, etc. to your vehicle, the company of the tracker can help you determine the location of your stolen car, and even shut it down.
How do I find a car that I previously owned?
The best way to find a car you previously owned is to use the VIN. With the VIN, you can check the current owner of the car easily. While you might get lucky and find your car without the VIN, having the VIN makes everything a million times easier.
How can I trace my old car?
Before starting to trace it, have the vehicle identification number and a clear photo of your old car handy. You may have heard of a service known as reverse VIN lookup, but websites that offer this service often provide inaccurate information.
How can I find out where my car has been stolen?
For outside the US, CarVertical is usually the best option. While the vehicle history report won’t state the specific location of your vehicle, it will narrow down your search to its current city and state. Since the report will contain the name of the current owner, you can trace and contact them on social media to discuss seeing the car.
How do I check the history of a previous car?
If you still have the vehicle identification number of your previously owned car, you can conduct a vehicle history check by searching the number at the DMV.org website.