The used car market is still very popular among Russians. In some cases, there is not enough money to buy vehicles in a car dealership, in others, the characteristics of a used car are an order of magnitude higher than those of a new one. vehicle for the same money.

A car is an expensive purchase, but secondary market guarantees are not provided. To ensure that the purchase does not become a burden in the future, the buyer needs to make sure that the value of the vehicle corresponds to its condition - to make sure that there are no hidden defects, check driver accident, show the car to a specialist. We will tell about the main stages of verification in our material.

Importance of verification

Car services are able to carefully mask the consequences of traffic accidents. But after a short period of time, technical defects and malfunctions come out. Vehicle repairs are expensive. Changed and deformed spare parts do not always fully protect the driver and passengers. Therefore, when choosing a car, it is better to choose an undamaged model.

Sellers interested in a quick sale often hide the real state of affairs, and under the shell of "grandfather's car, which he hardly drove", there may be a car of a reckless driver who has been in several major accidents. Only in the case of selling a damaged car, the owner admits that the vehicle has been in an accident. Information must be obtained from independent sources.

Knowing the real state, you can get a significant discount or refuse to purchase. TS need to punch in an accident before buying a car, and only after that sign the contract and part with the money.

Ways to check a car for an accident

There are two main methods for checking a car for accidents. This:

• inspection of the car for damage;
• online research on special resources.

At first, it is better to break through the selected used car via the Internet, and make a decision on the need for an inspection based on the results obtained.

Visual inspection of the machine

Despite the efforts of service workers, even an inexperienced person can see that the car was under repair. Differences in color, slight deformations, different gap thicknesses are signs of a car that has been in an accident.

In order not to miss these signs, check the car for participation in traffic accidents in bright light. You should not rush, enough time should be allocated for verification. Check vehicle clean. Under a layer of dirt, it's easy to miss the difference in color.

Attention should be paid to all parts of the car:

• most often in traffic accidents fenders and bumpers suffer. The presence of cracks and scuffs on these parts of the body indicates a collision;
• on new cars, glass is marked according to the VIN code. The discrepancy between the codes indicates their replacement;
• doors should open and close freely. If the body geometry is broken as a result of a collision, the opening and closing of the door will be accompanied by extraneous sounds;
• joints of parts on the whole car of the same width along the entire length. After repair, the dimensions of the gaps are different;
• all parts must be uniform in color. It is almost impossible to achieve complete identity of colors when repairing or replacing body parts.

The condition of the body is easy to check with a thickness gauge. This instrument measures the thickness paintwork. Significant deviations of the readings indicate the imposition of putty and painting. The thickness of the factory paint coating ranges from 90 to 160 microns (0.09-0.16 millimeters).

In the absence of the device, you can use a magnet. On a thick layer of repair materials, it will fall off the body.

Checking for an accident through an insurance company

Since 2013, they have been maintaining a common database of OSAGO insured events. Organizations that are members of the Russian Union of Motor Insurers (RSA) undertake to replenish information on their customers when making payments for road accidents. Information about the car is also entered at the initial conclusion of the contract.

V database of accident insurance companies contains the following data:

• a list of all cars registered in the territory of the Russian Federation;
• information about the owners;
• list of concluded insurance contracts since 2011;
• information about the accident;
• statistical indicators.

Search in the PCA database available only to insurers. They can view the history of the vehicle and calculate the cost of the policy for auto insurance based on it. For motorists, the calculation of the cost of the insurance premium and verification of authenticity are available. To find out the history of the car you like, you should contact a familiar insurer.

The insurance company will provide information on the policy number. The data can be taken from the owner of the car or punched by the VIN code on the PCA website. The insurance history bureau stores more complete information than the traffic police, since information on CASCO, OSAGO and DSAGO is entered there.

Checking a car before buying at a service station

Diagnostics in a car service costs money, so you need to contact specialists if the seller has already made a choice and pierced the car in other ways. It is useful to consult with the service station staff in cases where the seller is ready to drop the price of repairs and you need to determine the amount of the discount.

If the buyer has identified certain shortcomings during the inspection, but doubts their reasons, it is necessary to consult professionals. For example, car roll can be caused by suspension problems or changes in body geometry. In the first case, it is enough to change the spare parts, in the second - it is better to refuse the purchase.

Diagnostics will help determine the condition of the hidden components of the car, check the performance of the main units. This is especially important for electronic systems, the state of which cannot be determined without special equipment.

Driving license check

An online check for accidents is carried out by the vehicle or the car owner. In any incident, the driver's data is recorded and entered into the accident database. But checking the owner gives very little information, because:

• it is not always correct, since other drivers could also drive a car. If another person was driving the vehicle at the time of the accident, the data of the owner of the car will not help. At the same time, the owner of the car could drive other vehicles at the time of the accident, and the accident will be reflected in the database;
• publicly available data does not contain information about the participation of the driver in an accident. The accident rate can be judged by indirect signs - deprivation of a driver's license, low KBM coefficient for calculating OSAGO insurance. However, the withdrawal of a driver's license and a low BMR may be due to other reasons.

Checking the driver for an accident on the rights is considered as an additional to the analysis of the car by VIN and license plate. You can visit the traffic police website. The procedure is absolutely free and does not require registration. Sequencing:

If the driver is deprived of the license, information about this will appear on the screen.

• number in / at;
• Date of Birth.

Results less than 1 should be judged based on years of driving. In the first year, KBM = 1 (third grade), then every year it decreases by 0.05 (class rating increases by 1 grade). For an accident, the class is reduced by 2 classes, for several accidents - even more.

If the MBM is different from the value corresponding to accident-free driving, this may indicate that you were involved in an accident as the culprit. However, the changes may also be related to other reasons - interruptions in insurance, incorrect uploading of data by insurers, service interruptions, etc.

How to check a car for an accident by VIN code for free

Checking the car for participation in accidents by VIN code in Russia gives the most correct result. The identification code is individual and does not change. It is assigned at the time of issue, indicates a specific car and is affixed to the documents for the car, including OSAGO insurance. Number Consists of 17 characters, which contain information:

• about the country of origin;
• about the manufacturer;
• about the year of issue;
• about the model of the machine, its characteristics, etc.

The VIN of the car is indicated on various parts of the car. The easiest way to find it is on the identification plate located on the front panel near the door or at the end of the driver's door.

A single database of accidents by VIN was created by the State traffic inspectorate. All online services use traffic police data. Popular sites provide information on several resources.

VINCAR

On the vincar.ru website, information about cars and traffic accidents from the traffic police web resource is supplemented with data from insurance companies. Here you can discoverinformation about the presence of an accident by the VIN code of the car. To do this, on the main page, click the "Check by VIN" button.

The generated report will show:

• registration history;
• Was the car involved in an accident?;
• the nature of the damage;
• the number of accidents.

Information about incidents appears within 15 days after the accident.

Autocode

Autocode is an additional service of the Moscow public services portal. It provides an opportunity for Muscovites and residents of the Moscow region instantly break through the history of the accident for cars registered in Moscow and the Moscow region.

In addition to police information, you can find out on it:

• ownership history;
• car characteristics;
• number of owners;
• whether the car is pledged;
• the number of accidents, etc.

In order to use the service, you need to register on the mos.ru website. Checking is carried out by VIN (license number) and STS.

CARFAX

The CARFAX service gives buyers the opportunity to check the history of cars imported from America. VIN-number customer can get intelligence:

• about an accident ;
• about problems with documents;
• about the consequences of floods;
• about the history of registrations;
• about reviews of the machine by the manufacturer, etc.

Free check with CARFAX service impossible. A full report costs about $35. But there are many sites on the Internet that buy information in bulk. They provide information at cheaper prices.

How to find out if the car was in an accident according to the state. number

The state registration plate is sometimes changed on the car. If get information by number, accident incidents may refer to a completely different car, and information on the requested car will remain unclaimed. One must carefully use the data obtained in this way. However, searching can be useful when other options fail.

Check by car numbers on the website of the State Traffic Inspectorate ordinary user can only unpaid fines. However, in the closed part of the base, open to insurance companies, registration plate the same information is available as for the VIN.

Online services that receive all information from the register carry out free check accident data for both indicators and issue them to users. The procedure remains virtually unchanged. You need to switch to the car check service by registration number, enter the data and get the result.

How to check online

In addition to the above resources, the car must be punched through the traffic police website. This is the official source of information. All information on it is correct. Even if the selected site provides more complete information, it may turn out to be false. The data needs to be compared.

Checking for accidents and fines through the official website of the traffic police

Request to the traffic police for information about the accident carried out by VIN-code. The email address of the web resource gibdd.rf or gibdd.ru. To make an application in the "Services" section, select the item:

• "Fine check"- to search for unpaid administrative penalties;
• "Vehicle Check"- to obtain information about participation in an accident.

The traffic police base is looking for unpaid sanctions online by license plate and STS. Request Sample presented below.

After a verification request online traffic police database will give a list of fines outstanding for the current date. The service is updated once every 5 days. Therefore, recent payments may not go through yet.

To check the vehicle for free online on the traffic police website using the "Vehicle Check" service, you need to enter the VIN (body, chassis) at the top of the page, and then go down to the "Check for participation in traffic accidents" section. In this section, click the link "Request verification".

Delete accident data from database only because they are wrong. Therefore, if accidents were registered with the traffic police, they will be displayed in this form.

How to check a car for an accident through the State Services

Service checks for accidents through the State Services currently not implemented. The e-government portal offers to use free websites on the Internet.

Car diagnostics by a technician

Checking the car by a technician depends on his level of professionalism. You should contact people who have knowledge of a wide profile in this area. The services of an independent expert will cost less than diagnostics at a service station. However, the quality of the study may suffer due to the lack of the necessary equipment.

Legal purity check

Important! In addition to checking for accidents, you should track the legal history of the car. Namely, to find out if the car is wanted, under arrest or on bail. The unscrupulousness of the seller can lead not only to financial losses, but also to the seizure of the vehicle, as well as lengthy bureaucratic clashes with government agencies.

Best of all on the website of the traffic police. All sections are intended for this except for accidents on the page "Vehicle Check". The service will show:

• registration history;
• the fact of being wanted;
• presence of restrictions.

The verification request must be carried out in stages in all sections.

The purchase of a new car from the salon is not available to everyone, so the preferences of the majority of the population tend to the secondary market. But transactions there are accompanied by significant risks. One of them is the inaccuracy of information regarding the participation of the car in traffic accidents. The consequences are masked by cosmetic repairs, but serious defects are detected after the purchase. How to check the car for participation in accidents? What are the ways to do this and what is needed for such a check?

Basic verification methods

It is possible to identify whether the car has been in accidents and what their nature is by contacting various organizations and through electronic systems- to the traffic police (through a single database and in person), to an insurance company and through electronic services (Vincar, Carfax, etc.). The most complete and reliable information is contained in the traffic police. Insurance organizations contain highly specialized information they need to calculate payments to the insured person. Sites that provide information resources do not guarantee the receipt of 100% of the necessary information, its reality and relevance. Despite this, they are quite popular with vehicle owners.

Through the traffic police database

On the official website of the State traffic inspectorate in the "Services" section for motorists, the check is carried out by the VIN code. The query displays accidents in which the specified vehicle was involved, but only since 2015. By the way, here you can also see if there are any material or procedural restrictions on the car. There is also a link to the notary's chamber, where it is possible to check whether the transport is subject to collateral.

If you encounter difficulties, you can contact technical support. However, the system is still not without flaws, despite regular updates and upgrades. No documents are required for online verification, but if the request is made at the traffic police department, you will need to provide a personal passport and documents for the car (if any). At the same time, this method is not the most profitable, since the response to the request will not be received immediately, but within 30 days from the date of registration of the appeal.

Through an insurance company

The intensity in the car markets, fraudulent schemes - all this became the root cause of the creation of information databases in the country's major insurance companies. You can now get the necessary information about the vehicle through insurance agents. But even here there are some peculiarities associated with the method of replenishing the base. Organizations have data only on those cars that have been in an accident, since this information is provided by the insured (insured person).

Accordingly, “clean” cars do not appear in the databases. After the accident, the owner of the vehicle goes to the agent in order to file an application for damages with an accident protocol, which reflects all the identified defects. The company enters this information into the system. In order to obtain information about participation in accidents, you need to have an insurance policy with you, which you can take from the owner.

Through "Autocode"

A special service "Autocode" was developed on the basis of a program for checking a car by VIN code or license plate number. In addition to the requested information, a photograph of the car is also provided. After entering the identifying numbers, the results are issued almost immediately, the report is compiled from information collected in a large number of information resources, which guarantees the completeness of the data.

The site allows you to learn not only about the accident, but also general characteristics and the complete set of the vehicle, mileage, the possibility of using it for private transportation, search, pledge, time for the repair, if it went through an insurance company. The most significant disadvantage of the system is its regional nature. You can check only those cars that are registered in Moscow and the region. In addition, it is supposed to enter through the Public Services Portal.

Other verification services

Today, several more sites are distributed on the Internet to check the car for the fact of participation in an accident. Vincar is a portal cooperating with the traffic police and major insurers. The database is regularly updated by specialists who have access to the necessary information. Approximately half a month after the accident, theft, search data appear on the site. Users appreciate the Carfax system for its clear interface and easy verification algorithm. The site generates an electronic report with data on the accident, the number of participants, and damage. Portal works the same way.

Before selling a car, they usually try to eliminate minor flaws in order to increase its value. Often, for this purpose, the mileage is twisted. However, some motorists resort to even more “dirty” tricks, skillfully hiding serious defects and the fact that the car crashed in accidents, drowned or got into criminal stories. Therefore, checking a car for an accident is a mandatory step when making a transaction in the secondary market.

This is necessary from three points of view:

• economic;
• technical;
• legal.

Checking a car for past accidents is necessary to determine its value. A broken car, even after the highest quality repairs, is a priori much cheaper. It is important to understand that a vehicle that was in an accident requires a particularly thorough diagnosis. Buying vehicles without a deep check is quite risky:

• even minor accidents sometimes lead to hidden defects in the key components of the car, which may not appear immediately;
• the previous owner could only carry out surface repairs;
• after poor-quality service, the car will drive normally for the first time, but then a sudden breakdown may occur, requiring expensive repairs;
• a body that has been painted is more affected by corrosion;
• after an accident, the operation of electronic devices and sensors is more often disrupted.

From a legal point of view, the audit is important for identifying fines and other debts related to transport, as well as finding out the criminal history of the car. For example, few buyers will want to purchase a car that has been involved in an accident with victims. When solving all three problems, there is a list of ways to check the number of accidents on a car.

What defects can be identified

Even knowing that the car was struggling, an inexperienced buyer or specialist without tools and outside the car service will not always be able to identify internal defects. However, information about an accident will at least prompt a person to think about the need for diagnostics. But even in the process of a superficial inspection, with a certain amount of experience and attentiveness, almost 100% signs of repair after accidents can be found:

• traces of non-factory painting;
• difference in color shades on the door attachment points;
• the absence of one or more factory glasses;
• signs of airbag deployment (inside the cabin);
• large gaps between doors or that they open too tight;
• fogged headlights from the inside - a characteristic sign of a "drowned man";
• glass cracks, dents and scratches on the body.

When choosing a used car, do not rush. Those who do not have experience should call a knowledgeable person with them for examination.

Verification methods

There are several options for finding out if a car was involved in an accident. This can be done on the bases of the traffic police. For verification, certain information is required:

• citizens are provided with information about accidents by VIN number;
• another identifier is the car numbers;
• You can check the driver for an accident using his driver's license.

A typical sign of problems with a car is that its owner tries to dissuade from inspections, rushes to make a purchase decision, or interferes in some other way.

Using the website of the traffic police

The database is open to all citizens. Through the traffic police website, an accident check is carried out according to the VIN code. However, information is provided only for the period 2019-2019. Also, the database will not contain information about unregistered incidents. So the traffic police website does not give 100% confidence in the cleanliness of the car.

There are other options for how to find out about an accident online. This is possible by car number and other identifiers. Such services are becoming increasingly popular. After all, it remains troubling.

By VIN

This identifier allows you to learn a lot about the car. Checking a car for an accident by VIN code is carried out on the official portals of state services and on the websites of intermediaries. Some of them charge money for their work. Other sites are free. The bases are replenished thanks to cooperation with the traffic police and with insurers, as well as customs authorities, the bailiff service and other departments. but a common disadvantage of obtaining information online is that information arrives with a certain delay. Usually it is 15-20 days. Incidentally, for this reason broken cars trying to sell as quickly as possible.

On the State Service website

Official one. It is run by the traffic police. Therefore, there is no unique information on the State Services. In addition, the portal does not have its own verification application. At the request of the user, he is only redirected to the traffic police website. The active link is presented in the corresponding menu.

Before checking a car for an accident through the “Gosuslugi”, you first need to go to the portal and select the instructions for the “Car registration” section. Information is provided by VIN number.

By license plate

This method is used to obtain information, for example, on the Autocode website. Information about the accident by car number also includes:

• the date of the incident;
• the address where it happened;
• the nature and description of the accident;
• damage list.

The problem of studying the history of road accidents car license plate is that, unlike the VIN code, this indicator can change repeatedly. It is enough to re-register the transport. Usually, data on accidents by license plate are studied before calling the owner of the car, if the numbers are not retouched in the photographs of the vehicle. Here you can also find out if the owner has paid, and if there are other material obligations on him.

Through an insurance company

Insurers use the PCA database. This is a hard-to-reach option for ordinary citizens of how to find out if a car has been in an accident. Information is stored only if the owner of the machine is at fault. The information is subject to the protection of personal data. Therefore, the SAR base is used only in official purposes in determining the value of the policy. Outsiders references are provided only with the consent of the owner.

At the service station

After checking according to the documents, diagnostics in a car service usually follow. Why go to the service station? Specialists can:

• check undercarriage, brakes and other main components;
• determine the tightness of the body;
• identify traces of repainting parts;
• check electronics;
• perform other diagnostic procedures.

According to established practice, the listed types of work are paid by the prospective buyer.

Check by experts

On the automotive market there are many agencies that provide intermediary services when choosing a used car. An employee of the company will accompany the client to the meeting with the seller. He will take care of all the work on the legal and technical verification of the car.

In general, the same (described) procedures will be done with the machine. But they will be performed at a professional level. Turning to intermediaries makes sense if the customer does not have driving experience or wants to receive certain guarantees that the choice will fall on a reliable car.

Technical diagnostics

This stage is a mandatory component of choosing a car with the help of an intermediary. The client will have to pay complete diagnostics including:

• engine check;
• running gear check;
• external examination;
• sea ​​trials;
• paintwork for traces of repainting.

After the work done, the client may require an act, which will indicate the main shortcomings. This will allow you to estimate the cost of future repairs or give a reason to demand a discount.

legal check

If you turn to specialists, then the car will be studied in all possible bases. The lawyer will give recommendations in case of owning a vehicle by general power of attorney, when providing duplicate TCP instead of the original document and in other non-standard situations.

In general, it is extremely important to check the car for possible accidents. Therefore, the cost of diagnosing or contacting an auto lawyer agency should not be taken as an extra cost. Savings can turn into buying a faulty car.

visual inspection

Consider how to check a car for participation in an accident, and what you should pay attention to.

1. If during the inspection it is found that the owner of the car thoroughly washed the engine and the space under the hood, this most likely indicates attempts to hide the flow of fluids or other defects and breakdowns.
2. It is worth inspecting the tires and the space next to them. If it is clear that the machine has been standing in one place for a long time and is not being used, then this may also indicate problems with it.
3. A repainted roof indicates a vehicle overturning or heavy objects falling on it.
4. The non-factory paint on the hood and front fenders indicates a frontal impact. Another clear sign is traces of windshield replacement. Such an accident leads to the most serious malfunctions. Although blows to the side and from behind can also have negative consequences in the future.
5. The replacement may indicate the deployment of airbags dashboard and steering wheel.

You also need to look at the body numbers. If something is wrong with them, the buyer will have problems registering the vehicle with the traffic police.

Body inspection

The most important numbers should be looked for under the hood. Firstly, it will not be difficult to check the car for an accident by body number. Secondly, traces of corrections, incomprehensible rubbing or tinting of numbers indicate theft. The correct body code can be found by the VIN number.

Other verification methods

Consider the most popular applications.

Autocode

The advantage of the service is the ability to check foreign cars, including the "Japanese" by frame number. Checking is free. A request through "Autocode" may contain information:

• about an accident;
• about debts;
• about the seizure of the car.

The request is usually processed within 5-10 minutes.

Vincar

The service works on similar principles. Its peculiarity is in close cooperation with insurance companies. Basic information about the car is provided free of charge.

carfax

Another example of a shareware application. You can also find out about the accident. However, a subscription is required to generate a detailed report. Its cost is in the range of 500-1000 rubles. The fee is charged once, after which the user receives an extended version with access to all databases.

Results

In 2019, there are a large number of ways to check the car for past accidents. They should not be ignored. Comprehensive car diagnostics will protect you from scammers. Therefore, it is necessary to endure this lengthy procedure, and in the absence of experience, to lay additional costs for contacting an intermediary organization.

Today, you can often run into dishonest citizens who earn money by selling broken (but well-repaired) cars. Therefore, before making such an important purchase, if it is not done in a car dealership, but "from hand", you need to know how to check the car for an accident and collect all the information about this vehicle. Fortunately, at the moment there are many opportunities for this, which this article will tell in detail.

Ways to check a car for an accident

If you are going to buy a used car, it will not be superfluous to conduct a thorough study of it beforehand. But information about the condition of the car can be obtained even from a regular ad posted on the Internet.

So, for example, if a car is sold for a long period of time, this may indicate either a too high cost, or the presence of some kind of defect.

Now let's move on to more thorough methods that allow you to quickly identify fraud.

visual inspection

It is important to carefully consider the car you are buying, because most of the damage and consequences of traffic accidents are quite well defined even with the naked eye.

To facilitate the process of visual inspection of a previously used car, you must adhere to the following recommendations of experts:

• Examine only in good daylight or sufficient artificial light
• the machine at the time of inspection must be absolutely clean, since even a small amount of dirt can already hide possible defects on it
• in the process of inspection, special attention should be paid to all kinds of color irregularities, as well as color mismatches (even slight color differences on different parts of the car should not be neglected, because they will easily help to identify deception - in the process of repairing a car, it is extremely difficult to choose a paint that is fully combined with the “native » color) and textured finish.

The official website of the traffic police today is the most popular database, which contains detailed information about all vehicles moving through the territory Russian Federation.

Note! It is possible to check a car for road traffic accidents, both in the traffic police department and in an online format.

Wherein final result will be the same. Even having come to the MREO department and demanded to provide information about a specific vehicle, the traffic police officer will also use the electronic database.

Checking for an accident by VIN code

The easiest and most comfortable method to check a car for an accident is to use online services where you can find all the necessary information about the vehicle of interest without leaving your apartment.

1 Vincar. This Internet portal acts as a combination of traffic police and insurance companies. Here you can easily check the car for an accident by vin (special vehicle number). The database is constantly updated by specialists who have access to the information of insurance institutions. 15 days after a traffic accident, theft or a car being put on the wanted list, information about all these events appears in the database.

2.Carfax. This online check offers certain advantages compared to many similar resources, namely:

• simplicity and convenience of the interface due to which the process self check becomes as easy and comfortable as possible (so you just need to enter the car number or its VIN code in a special field and click check);
• data is processed very quickly thanks to an automated system for sorting the input material;
• as a result, the server client receives a convenient, competent report on its request with complete information on its issue;
• it is possible to generate an electronic copy of the report.

3. Autocode. It is a specialized service that was developed on the basis of the state program for checking vehicles by numbers or a special vin number. To date, more than 35,000,000 vehicle reports have been created in this database, in addition to information, photos of traffic accidents are offered.

The check itself on this database does not take much time, you need to enter the minimum information about the car into the search and click check. If information about this vehicle is in the database, the visitor will be able to redeem it at the minimum cost. Each report offers data from a large number of resources, due to which you can achieve maximum completeness of information, namely to find out:

• what characteristics of the configuration the car has (color, year of manufacture and registration, power and engine size);
• mileage information;
• in what incidents, accidents the car was involved, photos of damage are also attached;
• whether this vehicle was used as a taxi (if there is an official registration);
• whether the car was wanted;
• whether it was bought on credit;
• information from customs services;
• information about repair work(in case of data passing through insurance organizations);
• other information.

Autocode is a unique site that provides not just information about traffic accidents, but the most complete information about a particular car.

It is the Autocode that is the link between insurance institutions and the traffic police, the area of ​​\u200b\u200bits use extends to all regions and regions of the country.

4. Vin - online. When a car is registered after purchase, it is assigned a special VIN number. If such data are available, we can say that the seller of the car is an honest citizen and the car did not take part in traffic accidents.

If the buyer wants to check the accident by car number via the Internet, but cannot find any information by car number, you can also enter chassis numbers or body registration data. In case of any violations, information about them will immediately appear on the screen.

According to a similar scheme, it is possible to check the number of fines, the series and number of the driver's license of the former car owner, this data will help to make sure that the vehicle is not stolen.

Checking for an accident through an insurance company

Due to the increase in the number of scammers in the automotive market, the owners of some insurance organizations have created special databases that provide all the necessary information about a particular vehicle. To get it, you need to seek help from an insurance agent. But here, too, there are certain nuances.

For example, when a traffic accident occurs, the owner of the car goes to the insurance organization with a certificate received from the traffic police about compensation for material damage to restore the car.

Then the company enters it into its database (the data of the car that got into an accident). According to this principle, the formation of a resource from insurance organizations takes place.

Checking for an accident through the website of the State Service

Thanks to the Public Services service, the user gets the opportunity to find out all the prohibitions and restrictions that have been imposed on a particular vehicle due to an accident or search.

To use the resource, you need to go to the section on checking the car and enter a special vin code (it is indicated in the documents for the car). If we talk about the advantages of this service, then they include efficiency and simplicity - the processing time of one request does not exceed two minutes.

With the help of the Public Services service, it becomes possible to determine:

• the presence of fines on the car;
• information about former owner;
• information about traffic accidents and damage.

Despite the popularity of various databases, one should not forget that they provide information only if it is recorded by traffic police officers. And if a traffic accident happened without the involvement of the police or insurance organizations, accordingly, it will be impossible to obtain any information about it in any traffic police database.

Used vehicles are widely represented on the automotive market. Used cars are in demand among people who decide to become the owner of a car. Buyers of such cars may face dishonesty of sellers who hide the truth about the vehicle. The most unpleasant truth that is sure to be revealed when checking a car is past accidents. As a result - unforeseen chores, repair costs, waste of money and disappointment. In addition, you will have problems when re-registering the car as your property.

In most cases, when buying a car in the secondary market, people are guided only by the price, women pay Special attention on the appearance cars. With this approach, it is easy to buy an unreliable car with a bad past. Before purchasing a car, it is necessary to check the technical parts of the vehicle, the correspondence of the body numbers, the engine for compliance with the data of the technical passport, it is necessary to check the factory painting of the car or it has been repainted.

How to check if a car has been in an accident

New cars continue to give way to used car purchases. It is very important when buying such a car to find out whether the car has been in an accident or not. You can’t count on the honesty of the seller, so the buyer himself must recognize whether the car was broken. Some machine problems resulting from an accident can be very serious and beyond repair. In this case, the owner of the car tries to quickly get rid of it, quickly hiding visible flaws.

Verification is carried out in the following ways:

1. Machine inspection.
2. Check cars on existing databases.

Checking the car for an accident: external inspection

A thorough visual inspection of the machine will show damage and repair of faults. There are several generalized recommendations for inspecting the machine:

• visual inspection is best done in a well-lit room or outdoors, in daylight;
• the car should be washed before the inspection, as minor contamination will help to hide faults.

It is necessary to determine the quality of the paint during inspection. Any irregularities, difference in paint color in different parts of the body will indicate that the car has been in an accident. Inconsistencies in the junction of parts, asymmetry should make the buyer doubt the correctness of the choice of car. When making repairs, as a rule, inconspicuous places are left untreated. It is to them that the most attention should be paid.

Check the car for accidents by VIN code and other databases

To date, there is no unified database of accidents on the territory of Russia. At the same time, existing systems will help to obtain the necessary information about the car, although without a 100% guarantee. There are both public and private databases.

You can check the car before buying it according to the databases of the traffic police. The State traffic inspectorate provides information about cars, including their participation in accidents, to those who wish. You need to look for the necessary information on special Internet resources. Enter into the system government number machine, VIN or vehicle registration number.

There is a risk of falling for scammers when checking a car for an accident through other Internet resources. Prefer better verified sites and do not use random databases that were first issued by the search engine.

It is easier to check the reputation of a car imported from European countries, as already existing and perfectly working services will provide comprehensive information about the desired vehicle.

It is important to understand why you need to check the car for an accident, and not to neglect such a procedure. Professional advice boils down to the following.

1. Checking the integrity of the car painting. It means to take a thickness gauge and determine the places that have been painted.

Many aspects of a car's life can be clarified by identifying repainted parts. If with the help of the device some part of the vehicle is painted, you need to clarify with the driver what exactly happened to the car.

Signs of an accident that can be detected during a paint inspection:

• a painted roof indicates a car that turned over in an accident;
• a repainted hood plus two front fenders suggests that the car was hit from the front, which could seriously damage the body geometry;
• the painting of the trunk and both rear fenders most likely indicates a strong blow to the rear of the car;
• special attention should be paid to the paint on bolts and screws. Wrench marks indicate the removal of the front fenders, hood or trunk lid. Even if such parts are repainted, paint smudges will be evenly visible.

1. Body geometry check. One of the most milestones checking the car for an accident. Not a single, even the highest quality repair is able to restore the original characteristics of the vehicle. For example, it is unrealistic to adjust the wheel alignment angles on such a car. Will constantly crack windshield for no apparent reason. The safety of such a car is also reduced, since in the event of an accident, the power elements of the body will not be able to take the hit properly.

For the initial geometry check, you need to squat near the rear wheel of the car and look at the side line of the car. Daylight should be reflected on the car evenly, without sharp refractions. Uneven lines, distorted light reflections may indicate dents or other damage.

1. Checking the condition of the glasses. Glasses must be intact and marked. About the changed glasses will not match the markings. If the owner denies replacing the windshield, he most likely wants to cover up the accident. Rubber seals must evenly adhere to the glass.
2. All indicators on the dashboard of the car should work well. Only the necessary icons should light up. Working warning yellow or red icons indicate a malfunction in the vehicle.

Outcome

Recognizing a car in time after an accident is very important. After all, restoring a car is very expensive. A good repair will not guarantee the safety of car occupants in the future. The best specialists will not be able to predict the behavior of the vehicle after undergoing a major repair. Checking the real condition of the car is quite simple. For example, he will turn to a car repair shop, where, with the help of special equipment, professionals will check the car and make their verdict. The vehicle must be fully diagnosed, as it could have been broken from any side, including the roof.

In conditions daily operation car in a big city, it is simply impossible to avoid damage to the body. Wings, bumper, doors usually suffer. Therefore, you should not be afraid of a car after a minor cosmetic repair, which the seller honestly told about. It is a completely different matter when the car is after an accident or assembled from several parts. Checking the car for an accident will help to assess the real condition of the vehicle and make the right decision.