Don't turn $10,000 into a $12,000 mistake.

What sellers
don't tell you.

Sellers clean up cars to hide damage. Private sellers hide even more. These are the 4 most common hidden problems — and what they cost after you've already signed.

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  Undisclosed Accident History

  Frame damage, airbag replacements, flood damage — repainted to look brand new. You won't know until it breaks down.

  Avg. repair: $800 – $4,500
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  Odometer Rollback Fraud

  1 in 10 used cars has a rolled-back odometer. A car with "40K miles" may have 140K on the engine. You pay new-car price for a worn-out vehicle.

  Overpayment: $2,000 – $8,000
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  Title Problems

  Salvage titles, lien holders — some cars can't legally be resold or properly insured. You could lose the car entirely.

  Potential loss: full purchase price
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  Stolen Vehicle

  Stolen and re-VINned vehicles exist. If discovered, law enforcement takes the car. You get nothing back.

  Total loss: everything you paid