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Old 08-12-2022, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by MartinSE View Post
Well, actually the dealer may or may not verify it - I have never been a dealer so I can't speak to what they do. But I do verify both the accident/damage record and maintenance record. No recorded maintenance , no purchase. More and more people are doing that today, because too many people drive a car without maintaining it, then because it is all shiny they expect to get top dollar. Maintenance is recorded in a national database by all reputable mechanics now.
I could not verify that there is a national database for vehicle maintenance. The service center where I have had my oil changes done has reputable mechanics, but the guy there didn't know anything about a national database.

What database are you referring to, and how do I access it?