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Released: August 08, 2012
How to watch out for previously wrecked used cars
Source: Jayne O'Donnell, USA Today
Getting a used car's history report isn't the safeguard many think it is against buying a car that was wrecked and rebuilt. Without a thorough inspection by an independent mechanic, it's almost impossible to tell, consumer experts say. Each year, about 6 million cars are in crashes serious enough to report to police and insurers. About 12% of these are totaled or "salvage" vehicles, and that doesn't include flood-damaged cars.Read Full Article: How to watch out for previously wrecked used cars
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