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Articles tagged: private-party
4 articles tagged with #private-party from the CarCheckerVIN editorial team.
Vehicle Safety
Used Motorcycle VIN Check: A Complete Guide
Motorcycle VIN checks differ from cars in important ways — shorter VINs on older bikes, a theft-heavy market, and 'parts-only' titles. Here's the complete buyer's guide.
Jun 7, 202632 min read
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Buying Guides
Buying a Used Car on Facebook Marketplace: 7 VIN Red Flags
Facebook Marketplace has overtaken Craigslist for private car sales — and so have the scams. These are the seven VIN-related red flags every buyer should check.
May 29, 202629 min read
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Buying Guides
How to Check if a Used Car Has a Lien Against It
Buy a car with an undisclosed lien and the bank can repossess it from you. Here are the three ways to verify the title is free and clear before cash changes hands.
May 19, 202628 min read
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Buying Guides
How to Buy a Car From a Private Seller (Safely)
Save thousands buying private — without getting scammed. Step-by-step guide to inspection, payment, and title transfer.
Jan 23, 202643 min read
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