Vinforless makes it very easy for you to search VIN by state. We offer DMV free VIN check, which can be used by potential car buyers to verify the history of any used car they want to buy within the United States. The process is simple and straightforward. Some information available through our VIN check by state include:
A free VIN check on a vehicle registered in any state throughout the U.S.
How to get title information of a vehicle or title request in each state
Resources for auto-owners and drivers in each state
Accidents, disasters and theft statistics for every state
Benefits of Running a VIN Check by state
And many more…
As you should know at this point, free VIN check DMV from Vinforless is always accurate. We get our information from official and trustworthy databases. When you check the history of your vehicle, you will know the common risks with the particular car. This will help you make an informed decision and avoid regrets after buying a car.
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Using the map below, please select any state to receive information and statistics of your target vehicle.
The map above also shows how the rate of motor vehicle theft varies across the country.
Buying A Used Vehicle? Inform Yourself On Common Risks
Actual history versus what the seller claims
You can always compare the actual records with what the seller of the vehicle is claiming in order to fetch a higher price. A car with a clean title in one state may have a history of theft, crashing, or flood damage elsewhere.
Vehicle’s condition and associated risks by location
Often, a particular state or city can be vulnerable to disasters, accidents, car theft, and more. Dishonest sellers can hide issues from a vehicle’s past by moving it between states.
For example, what are the chances of buying a stolen vehicle in California?
The map below highlights the 10 states with the highest recorded flood-related disasters. The list may surprise some as only two coastal states (Mississippi and Alabama) are listed while the majority of flooding happened inland. Cars with a driving history in these states are more likely to have flood damage.
The resale market offers a second chance to vehicles involved in fatal crashes
In the table below, we outline states featuring the most and least number of vehicle fatalities in 2016. Vehicles from these states are more likely to have cars involved in these types of collisions.
Statistics For Fatalities By State, Passenger Vehicles And Light Trucks, 2016
R
a
n
k
State
Passenger Cars
Light Trucks
Total
R
a
n
k
State
Passenger Cars
Light Trucks
Total
1
Texas
1,218
1,164
2382
26
New Jersey
234
103
337
2
California
1,297
645
1942
27
Washington
192
140
332
3
Florida
1,048
652
1700
28
Kansas
151
161
312
4
Georgia
583
467
1050
29
Iowa
154
140
294
5
North Carolina
582
417
999
30
Maryland
190
100
290
6
Alabama
400
360
760
31
New Mexico
115
153
268
7
Pennsylvania
494
263
757
32
Minnesota
144
107
251
8
Ohio
471
278
749
33
Massachusetts
163
79
242
9
Tennessee
421
315
736
34
Idaho
74
118
192
10
Illinois
407
297
704
35
West Virginia
85
101
186
11
Missouri
368
298
666
36
Utah
85
89
174
12
Michigan
377
287
664
37
Connecticut
115
54
169
13
South Carolina
364
269
663
38
Nebraska
80
88
168
14
Kentucky
353
236
589
39
Nevada
87
65
152
15
Indiana
329
249
578
40
Montana
53
93
146
16
Mississippi
273
275
548
41
Maine
60
61
121
17
New York
324
192
516
42
New Hampshire
57
39
96
18
Virginia
308
206
514
43
South Dakota
29
52
81
19
Arizona
261
246
507
44
North Dakota
36
41
77
20
Louisiana
254
233
487
45
Delaware
42
31
73
21
Oklahoma
206
261
467
46
Wyoming
17
54
71
22
Wisconsin
250
181
431
47
Hawaii
40
23
63
23
Arkansas
183
210
393
48
Alaska
16
42
58
24
Colorado
187
175
362
49
Vermont
28
17
45
25
Oregon
180
160
340
50
Rhode Island
19
11
30
Source: US Department of Transportation, NHTSA
State variations in criteria and title-branding designation
Used vehicle buyers should keep in mind ‘title brands’ as an important indicator to check for several reasons:
A state may have its own specific statutory regulations on branding or specific set of title brands;
Brands provides insight into damage caused by crash, theft, disaster, and other issues;
Auto insurers may decide criteria to declare salvage status for a vehicle.
For example, one state may use the ‘rebuilt’ brand for a salvaged car that has been restored or rebuilt while another state may use the ‘salvage’ designation for a vehicle in the exact same condition.
Reselling a vehicle with flood damage
Harvey and Texas were two of the costliest hurricanes in US history that devastated the southern US in 2017. Events like these can greatly influence the history and value of used vehicles for several reasons:
Every week, more than 17,000 flood-damaged vehicles enter the resale market;
Florida and Texas mandate branding of affected vehicles as flood-damaged;
23% of these vehicles are transferred to new buyers;
Due to the lack of consistency in regulations governing flooded vehicles, title washing still exists and those cars could be sent to other states with their titles indicated as clean instead of flood-damaged.
Differences in auto insurance laws by state
Some liability for medical bills and loss earnings related to crashes and accidents vary by state:
➢ Some states are so called ‘no-fault states’, indicating it doesn’t matter which driver
➢ Personal injury protection coverage is mandatory in some states and not in others;
➢ By default, the cost for vehicle repair is paid for by the at-fault driver.
The requirements of auto insurance:
➢ In the majority of states, vehicle owners are required to have auto insurance;
➢ Exceptions are Virginia and New Hampshire that don’t require insurance, though at-fault drivers are still liable;
➢ Some states offer alternative options like bonds or cash deposits.
The total loss threshold to determine a ‘salvage’ status:
➢ Thresholds range from 50% to 100% (more information in the table below);
➢ In Iowa, for example, a ‘total loss’ can be designated when the total cost to repair damage amounts to 50% of a vehicle’s value while in Texas 100% is required;
➢ Some states do not have a specific threshold and instead use a special ‘total loss formula’ instead that includes the pre-accident value, cost of repairs, and scrap value.
Total Loss Threshold Across The US
State
Threshold
State
Threshold
State
Threshold
Iowa
50%
Tennessee
75%
Idaho
TLF
Oklahoma
60%
Virginia
75%
Illinois
TLF
Nevada
65%
West Virginia
75%
Maine
TLF
Arkansas
70%
Wyoming
75%
Massachusetts
TLF
Indiana
70%
Florida
80%
Montana
TLF
Minnesota
70%
Missouri
80%
New Jersey
TLF
Mississippi
70%
Oregon
80%
New Mexico
TLF
Wisconsin
70%
Colorado
100%
Ohio
TLF
Alabama
75%
Texas
100%
Pennsylvania
TLF
Kansas
75%
Alaska
TLF
Rhode Island
TLF
Kentucky
75%
Arizona
TLF
South Dakota
TLF
Louisiana
75%
California
TLF
Utah
TLF
Maryland
75%
Connecticut
TLF
Vermont
TLF
Michigan
75%
Delaware
TLF
Washington
TLF
Nebraska
75%
Georgia
TLF
North Dakota
75%
Hawaii
TLF
Check Of The VIN By State
Vinforless vehicle history report is a great tool to know the complete story on a used car. You can use our service at any time no matter where you are. Visit our website to access some basic resources that you may need to evaluate your options better.
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