Got an iPhone or Android phone?
Maybe some of these Apps would be useful:
Apps Let You Check Whether Someone Wrecked That Car | Autopia | Wired.com
"MobilTrac — a competitor to the almighty Carfax and Autocheck — offers vehicle accident reports via text message for $1.99 per car. While it might sound like a throwback to the days before smartphones, it’s actually quite useful for carbuyers who are already on the lot.
InstaVin lets you text any vehicle identification number to 46782 (“Insta” on phones that still have letters on the keypad) and find out whether that “creampuff” has been wrapped around a tree. It’s easy to surreptitiously text from the showroom while the salesman is “checking with the manager” and its cheaper than competing services."
"An iPhone app called VIN Hunter has been around for about a year. As far as accident history reports are concerned it’s just a gateway to Carfax. It does, however, download a VIN decoder tool that can tell you about your car without even going online."
"Apps from Giggle Pop and Laser Appraiser help dealers scan the barcodes of unlimited VINs and offer instant feedback about the car’s history. Thought they’re not cheap — costing up to $15 per day — the apps can save professional car buyers thousands of dollars by making sure they’re not stuck with a lemon on the lot"
Other Apps:
iGasUp
Trapster
TripAlyzer
Dynolicious
CheapGas
Take Me To My Car
RepairPal
PocketDyno
aCar
Aloqa
Carr Matey
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