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I dropped $150 on a detailed car history report before buying my used truck
It showed a major accident from two owners back that the seller 'forgot' to mention. That saved me from a bad deal for sure. But my friend says I wasted the cash because a good test drive and a look under the car tells you everything you need to know. He thinks those reports just scare you over old fixes that don't matter now. I spent the money because I'm not a mechanic and wanted the full story. What's your take, are these reports worth it or just a pricey peace of mind?
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wright.leo1d ago
Nah man, your friend has a point. I've seen cars that got wrecked and fixed up better than factory. A good mechanic checking it out during a test drive tells you if it's solid right now, which is what actually matters. Those reports just dig up old drama that might not even affect the truck anymore. Spending that much on paper when you could put it toward a real inspection seems backwards to me.
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samrodriguez1d ago
Totally get where you're coming from. That cash for a report could pay for a mechanic to put it on a lift for an hour, which feels way more useful. You're right, a clean bill of health today is what lets you sleep at night.
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olivia6701d ago
But what if the wreck messed with the airbag sensors?
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