Vehicle History Report to Buyer Summary
Turns a vehicle history report, however long or messy, into a clear and honest summary a car buyer can read in a minute or two.
Before and after
Hi Tracy,
Here is a plain-English look at the history report for the gray 2013 Ford Ranger, 112,430 miles, asking $11,995. The report lists 3 owners, 1 reported accident, 9 service records, and 1 open recall.
Safety or title concern, recommended to review now
- Open recall: The report shows one open recall on the airbag inflator. That means the maker has issued a safety notice on that part and the report does not show the repair as done.
Also on the report
- Accident: One accident was reported in March 2017, with damage to the rear. The report lists no airbag deployment and no injury.
- Owners: There have been 3 owners. The first had it from 2013 to 2016, the second from 2016 to 2021, and the third from 2021 to now.
- Service records: There are 9 records. The last one is an oil change at 104,900 miles. The truck now has 112,430 miles, so the report shows nothing for the last 7,530 miles.
Clean on this report
- Title: Clean, with no brands listed.
- Odometer: 7 readings, all consistent.
- Liens: None reported.
- Registration: Registered in the same state the whole time.
What this report can't tell you: A history report only shows what was reported to it. Repairs done at a shop that did not report them, or damage that was never reported, will not appear. A clean line does not mean there is nothing to find.
Our recommendation: We recommend having a mechanic of your choice inspect the Ranger before you decide, including the rear of the truck where the 2017 damage was reported. You can reach me at the number below.
Todd Skinner
Starland Auto Sales
1725 Sageland Rd, Eastford
312-555-0118
Questions for the owner
- Will the dealership have the airbag inflator recall repaired before sale, and should that be added to this message?
- Do you have any repair records for the 2017 rear damage to share with the buyer?
- Please confirm locally whether any disclosure rules apply before sending this.
What it does
Turns a vehicle history report, however long or messy, into a clear and honest summary a car buyer can read in a minute or two. It shows what the report says, what it does not say, and what we recommend as the next step.
Use it when: Use when a used car dealer needs to turn a vehicle history report into a plain-English summary for a buyer, such as: explain this history report to the customer, write up the report for the buyer, or what does this Carfax-style report mean.