| Term |
Section Location |
Definition |
Abandoned |
Title and ProblemCheck |
Any
vehicle, trailer or semi-trailer of a type subject to registration, whether
lost, stolen, abandoned or otherwise unclaimed, which has been abandoned on a
public highway, public property or elsewhere within the state, including
private property. |
Accident or Vehicle Damage |
Vehicle Use and EventCheck |
Reported
accidents or damage events are a result of vehicle collisions or other
non-collision incidents such as vandalism or theft. Not all accidents or damage
events are reported to AutoCheck. Certain accident or damage events are
reported by the source to have resulted in minor, moderate or severe damage to
the vehicle, or the events are calculated by AutoCheck to have resulted in
minor, moderate or severe damage based on the information reported. It is
recommended to have pre-owned vehicles inspected by a third party prior to
purchase.
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Assembled |
Title and ProblemCheck |
The vehicle has been reported as being assembled by a non-manufacturer. The vehicle may have been adjusted or built from a kit. |
Assignment |
Title and ProblemCheck |
The transfer of a property claim, property right, or property interest from one person or entity to another. |
Auction Announced as Broken Odometer |
Title and ProblemCheck |
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported that the odometer is not functioning properly or no longer accurately records the distance that the car has traveled. |
Auction Announced as Exceeds Mechanical Limits |
Title and ProblemCheck |
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported that the actual mileage/kilometers is greater than the odometer allows to be recorded. This commonly occurs with vehicles that have five-digit odometers that have exceeded 99,999 miles. |
Auction Announced as Exempt |
Title and ProblemCheck |
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported the vehicle exempt from normal or mandatory odometer laws. |
Auction Announced as Fleet/Lease |
Vehicle Use and EventCheck |
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported the vehicle as a fleet or leased vehicle. Fleet and leased vehicles are often in good condition. Fleet companies have vehicle care guidelines. A vehicle used by a company for an executive is an example of a fleet vehicle. |
Auction Announced as Flood Damage |
Title and ProblemCheck |
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported that a flood has damaged the vehicle. The vehicle was involved in a flood or may have endured water damage. |
Auction Announced as Frame Damage |
Title and ProblemCheck |
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported that the vehicle has frame damage, which can weaken the structure of the vehicle. |
Auction Announced as Grey Market |
Title and ProblemCheck |
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported that the vehicle was manufactured in another country and may not meet U.S. safety and/or environmental standards. |
Auction Announced as Major Damage |
Title and ProblemCheck |
Auction reports the vehicle as having major damage. |
Auction Announced as Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon |
Title and ProblemCheck |
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported that the manufacturer repurchased the vehicle or the vehicle may have ongoing mechanical or drivability problems |
Auction Announced as Municipal Use |
Vehicle Use and EventCheck |
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported that a federal, state or local government agency previously used the vehicle. |
Auction Announced as Not Actual Miles |
Title and ProblemCheck |
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported that the actual mileage is different than the odometer reading. |
Auction Announced as Odometer Rollback |
Title and ProblemCheck |
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported a possible odometer rollback. This means the odometer has been tampered with or adjusted. |
Auction Announced as Odometer Rollover |
Title and ProblemCheck |
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported a possible odometer rollover. This commonly occurs with vehicles that have five-digit odometers that have exceeded 99,999 miles. |
Auction Announced as Repaired/Replaced Odometer |
Title and ProblemCheck |
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported that the odometer has been repaired or replaced. |
Auction Announced as Repossessed |
Title and ProblemCheck |
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported that the loan/lien holder has repossessed the vehicle. |
Auction Announced as True Mileage Unknown |
Title and ProblemCheck |
A wholesale Auto Auction has reported that the vehicle's actual mileage is unknown. |
Bond Released |
Vehicle Use and EventCheck |
Monetary bond that was required by a government agency was returned to the owner or importer. |
Bonded |
Title and ProblemCheck |
The vehicle required posting of a bond in order to register or place a title on the vehicle |
Broken Odometer |
Title and ProblemCheck |
Odometer no longer records distance driven. |
CARS (Cash for Clunkers) 2009 |
Title and ProblemCheck |
Vehicle reported by NHTSA to have been traded-in to be scrapped under CARS (Cash for Clunkers) program in 2009. Vehicle should not be available for retail sale. |
Commercial |
Vehicle Use and EventCheck |
The vehicle was registered and used for business purposes (such as a delivery truck, taxi or car rental). |
Corrected Title |
Title and ProblemCheck |
The State DMV has issued a corrected title for the vehicle. |
Damaged |
Title and ProblemCheck |
The vehicle has sustained significant damage to the body and/or mechanical components. |
Damage Disclosure |
Title and ProblemCheck |
This brand was issued because the vehicle's seller indicated the vehicle was damaged |
Driver Education |
Vehicle Use and EventCheck |
The vehicle has been used to train individuals to develop driving skills. |
Duplicate Title |
Title and ProblemCheck |
The vehicle had a duplicate title issued by the DMV. |
Emission/Safety Inspection |
Vehicle Use and EventCheck |
An approved emission testing station has inspected the vehicle to measure the amount of pollutants the vehicle emits into the environment. |
Exceeds Mechanical Limits |
Title and ProblemCheck |
The actual mileage/kilometers are greater than the odometer allows to be recorded. |
Excluded / Exempt |
Title and ProblemCheck |
Vehicle is generally exempt from normal/mandatory odometer law for the following reasons:
- Vehicle model year is 10 years or older
- Gross weight of vehicle over 16000 lbs
- Vehicle is not self-propelled
- Titled to the manufacturer
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Failed Emission Inspection |
Vehicle Use and EventCheck |
The vehicle failed to pass the state emission inspection. |
Failed Safety Inspection |
Vehicle Use and EventCheck |
The vehicle failed to pass a state safety inspection. |
Federal Government |
Vehicle Use and EventCheck |
The United States federal government used the vehicle. |
Fire Damage |
Title and ProblemCheck |
The vehicle has sustained damage due to a fire. |
Fire Damage Incident |
Title and ProblemCheck |
A fire damage incident has been reported by an independent source for the vehicle. |
Fleet, Rental and/or Lease Use |
Vehicle Use and EventCheck |
The vehicle has been reported as used as a fleet, rental and/or lease vehicle. |
Government Use |
Vehicle Use and EventCheck |
The vehicle was used by a government agency. |
Grey Market |
Title and ProblemCheck |
The vehicle was imported into the country and may not meet U.S. safety and/or environmental standards. |
Gross Weight Exemption |
Title and ProblemCheck |
The vehicle has been exempted from the odometer law after exceeding a certain gross weight. |
Hail Damage |
Title and ProblemCheck |
The vehicle was damaged significantly by hail. |
High-speed Crash Test Vehicle |
Title and ProblemCheck |
Vehicle was subjected to a crash test at relatively high speeds and vehicle could have sustained significant damage. |
Insurance or Probable Total Loss |
Title and ProblemCheck |
This vehicle was reported an insurance or probable total loss due to accident or theft. |
Junk |
Title and ProblemCheck |
The vehicle's parts have been salvaged for reuse and the remainder of the vehicle has been destroyed or scrapped. This vehicle has been declared a total loss, is not road worthy and should not be titled again for use on the road. |
Lemon |
Title and ProblemCheck |
If after a reasonable amount of attempts the authorized dealer is unable to conform a new vehicle to any of its applicable express warranties, the manufacturer shall either provide its customer with a new vehicle of a like model line, if available, or otherwise comparable vehicle as a replacement, or accept the return of the vehicle from its customer and refund to its customer the purchase price paid for the vehicle less a reasonable allowance for use of the vehicle. Lemon laws vary in the states that have enacted them. Lemon laws may not exist in all states. |
Loan/Lien |
Vehicle Use and EventCheck |
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. |
Livery Use |
Vehicle Use and EventCheck |
The vehicle has been used "for hire" to transport people. |
Local Government |
Vehicle Use and EventCheck |
The vehicle has been used by a local government agency. |
Major Damage Incident |
Title and ProblemCheck |
The vehicle has had a major damage incident reported by an independent source. |
Mileage Discrepancy |
Title and ProblemCheck |
There has been an error in a current or previous odometer reading. |
Motor Change |
Title and ProblemCheck |
The vehicle has had its original motor replaced. |
Municipal Use |
Vehicle Use and EventCheck |
The vehicle was used or owned by a federal, state or local government agency. |
NHTSA Crash Test Vehicle |
Title and ProblemCheck |
The vehicle was used for NHTSA crash testing to measure the safety of the vehicle and its passengers. |
Non Compliance |
Title and ProblemCheck |
The vehicle does not meet governmental vehicle requirements revolving around safety and/or environmental standards. |
Non Profit |
Vehicle Use and EventCheck |
The vehicle was registered to a "not for profit" entity. |
Not Actual Miles |
Title and ProblemCheck |
The actual mileage on the vehicle is reported to be different than the odometer reading. |
Odometer Problem |
Title and ProblemCheck |
The vehicle has odometer-related problems. These may include discrepancies such as not actual miles, a broken odometer, exceeding a vehicle's mechanical limits, a mileage discrepancy, or suspect miles. |
Odometer Rollback Evidence |
Title and ProblemCheck |
The odometer mileage reported to the DMV on a given date was less than the mileage previously reported. This is an indication of an "Odometer Rollback." |
Police Use |
Vehicle Use and EventCheck |
The vehicle was reported as previously used by a police agency. |
Previous Damage |
Title and ProblemCheck |
The vehicle was previously reported as damaged. |
Rebuilt/Rebuildable |
Title and ProblemCheck |
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. |
Reconditioned |
Title and ProblemCheck |
Repair or renovation has restored the vehicle. |
Reconstructed |
Title and ProblemCheck |
Reconstructed vehicles lose all identity as to make and model and do not carry the original make, year, and VIN. They usually have been reconstructed from various vehicles. |
Recycled |
Title and ProblemCheck |
Vehicle was reported as scrapped or major components removed by a recycling facility. |
Registration/Renewal |
Vehicle Use and EventCheck |
The vehicle had a registration renewal event reported by a state DMV. |
Repossessed |
Vehicle Use and EventCheck |
The creditors or lessors have invoked legal authority to seize the vehicle due to default on a loan or lease. |
Salvage |
Title and ProblemCheck |
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. |
Salvage Auction |
Title and ProblemCheck |
An auction has reported the vehicle as a salvaged vehicle. The extent of damage is unknown, and the vehicle may or may not be severely damaged. |
Salvage Correction from DMV |
Title and ProblemCheck |
The state has corrected a title that was previously branded as "salvage." |
Scrapped/Destroyed |
Title and ProblemCheck |
The vehicle has been reclaimed for its metal content. |
Special Constructed |
Title and ProblemCheck |
The vehicle was altered from the manufacturer's original design. |
State Government |
Vehicle Use and EventCheck |
The state government has used the vehicle. |
Storm Area Registration/Title |
Title and ProblemCheck |
Storm registration/title refers to information reported to us that a vehicle was registered or titled prior to the storm event in FEMA designated storm damaged area. Storm events can include hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters. While a vehicle may have been reported as titled or registered in an affected area, it may not have been damaged by the storm, or it may have been moved to safety during the storm. We recommend a thorough professional inspection of the vehicle to confirm no storm damage. |
Suspect Miles |
Title and ProblemCheck |
The state or other authorized officials have identified that the vehicle's mileage is suspect due to odometer tampering or other incidents. |
Taxi Use |
Vehicle Use and EventCheck |
The vehicle is or was used as a taxi. |
Theft |
Vehicle Use and EventCheck |
The vehicle was stolen from its legal owner. |
Insurance Claim |
Title and ProblemCheck |
An insurance claim was filed because the vehicle was stolen. |
Theft Recovered |
Title and ProblemCheck |
The vehicle was previously reported as stolen and has been recovered. |
Title |
Title and ProblemCheck |
The vehicle had a title event reported by the state DMV. |
Unknown Odometer Reading |
Title and ProblemCheck |
The odometer reading on the vehicle is unknown. |
Unrebuildable |
Title and ProblemCheck |
The vehicle is not repairable. |
Vehicle Service Performed |
Vehicle Use and EventCheck |
The vehicle has been reported to have a service or repair performed. |
Vehicle Titled or Registered to an Insurance Company |
Vehicle Use and EventCheck |
This vehicle was titled or registered to an insurance company. It is recommended to have pre-owned vehicles inspected by a third party prior to purchase. |
Water Damage |
Title and ProblemCheck |
Any vehicle Title issued to an insurance company due to payment of a claim for flood damage sustained. If issued to a licensed rebuilder, who possesses or acquires a vehicle that is designated as, or for which evidence or information of a "flood vehicle" has been provided, the vehicle is considered a salvage vehicle and designated on an Application for Salvage Certificate in an insurance company or licensee's name. |
