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Why Use VIN Search Pro for Your VIN Check?

AutoVIN simplifies the process of conducting a VIN search by state. Our DMV-free VIN check is perfect for potential car buyers who want to verify the history of any used vehicle they are considering purchasing in the United States. The process is straightforward and intuitive. The data obtained from our VIN checks include:

A free VIN check on a vehicle registered in any US state

How to access vehicle title information or make a title request in each state

Resources for car owners and drivers in each state

Statistics on accidents, disasters, and thefts by state

VIN Search Pro delivers accurate information sourced from reliable databases. By checking your vehicle’s history, you can understand common risks associated with a particular car, allowing you to make informed buying decisions and avoid future regrets.

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Thinking About Buying A Used Vehicle? Be Informed Of Potential Risks.

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) might appear cryptic at first glance, but each of the 17 characters holds a specific piece of information about your car. With a little VIN decoding know-how, you can unlock a wealth of knowledge about your vehicle’s identity, specifications, and history. Let’s break down the VIN structure and decipher what each section tells you:

Vehicle's Condition And Location-Associated Risks.

Certain states are more prone to natural disasters, accidents, and vehicle theft. Dishonest sellers might conceal issues by relocating vehicles between states.

For instance, what are your chances of purchasing a stolen car in California?

The map highlights the top 10 states with the highest flood-related disasters. Surprising to some, only two coastal states (Mississippi and Alabama) are listed, while most flooding occurs inland. Vehicles from these states are more likely to have flood damage.

Reselling A Vehicle With Flood Damage

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma were among the costliest in US history, greatly impacting the southern US in 2017. Such events significantly affect the history and value of used vehicles:

Each week, over 17,000 flood-damaged vehicles enter the resale market.

Florida and Texas mandate branding of affected vehicles as flood-damaged.

23% of these vehicles end up with new owners.

Due to regulatory inconsistencies, title washing persists, allowing such vehicles to be sold in other states with clean titles instead of flood-damaged ones.

The Resale Market Offers Second Chances To Vehicles Involved In Serious Accidents.

Below is a table listing states with the highest and lowest vehicle fatality rates in 2016. Vehicles from these states are more inclined to have been involved in such incidents.

State Variations In Criteria And Title Branding Designation

Used vehicle buyers should consider ‘title brands’ for several reasons:

States have specific statutory regulations on branding or set title brands.

Brands provide insights into damage from crashes, theft, disasters, and more.

Auto insurers may establish criteria for declaring a vehicle as salvage.

For example, one state may employ the ‘rebuilt’ brand for a salvaged vehicle that’s been restored, while another may use ‘salvage’ for the same condition.

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma were among the costliest in US history, greatly impacting the southern US in 2017. Such events significantly affect the history and value of used vehicles:

Each week, over 17,000 flood-damaged vehicles enter the resale market.

Florida and Texas mandate branding of affected vehicles as flood-damaged.

23% of these vehicles end up with new owners.

Due to regulatory inconsistencies, title washing persists, allowing such vehicles to be sold in other states with clean titles instead of flood-damaged ones.

Auto Insurance Laws Differ By State

Liability for medical expenses and loss of earnings related to crashes varies by state:

Some states have ‘no-fault’ policies, meaning fault doesn’t affect coverage.

Personal injury protection is mandatory in some states, optional in others.

Generally, repair costs are borne by the at-fault driver.

Auto Insurance Requirements

Most states require vehicle owners to have insurance. Exceptions include Virginia and New Hampshire, though at-fault drivers remain liable. Some states offer alternatives like surety bonds or cash deposits.

Total Loss Thresholds Determining ‘Salvage’ Status

Thresholds vary from 50% to 100%:

In Iowa, repairs costing 50% of the vehicle’s value can result in a ‘total loss.’

Texas requires 100% for a ‘total loss’ designation.

Some states use a ‘total loss formula’ incorporating pre-accident value, repair costs, and scrap value.

State	Type of Required Coverage	Minimum Liability Limits	State Insurance Requirements
Alabama	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability	25/50/25	See Alabama Department of Insurance
Alaska	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability	50/100/25	See Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles
Arizona	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability	15/30/10	See Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles
Arkansas	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability	25/50/15	See Arkansas State Insurance Department
California	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability	15/30/5	See California Department of Motor Vehicles
Colorado	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability	25/50/15	See Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association
Connecticut	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist	25/50/25	See Connecticut Insurance Department
Delaware	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, Personal Injury Protection	25/50/10 However, it's also important to note that personal injury protection (PIP) is $15,000.	See Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles
District of Columbia	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, Uninsured Motorist	25/50/10 and Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury Insurance is $25,000 per person Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury is $50,000 per accident Uninsured Motorist Property Damage is $5,000, subject to a $200 deductible	See District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles
Florida	Property Damage Liability, Personal Injury Protection	PIP: $10,000 Property damage liability (PDL): $10,000	See Florida Department of Motor Vehicles
Georgia	Bodily Injury and Property Damage	25/50/25	See Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire
Hawaii	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, Personal Injury Protection	PIP is $10,000.	See Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Idaho	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability	25/50/15	See Idaho Department of Transportation
Illinois	Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Bodily Injury Coverage	25/50/20 Uninsured/underinsured motorist is $25,000 per person and $50,000 total per accident	See Illinois Office of the Secretary of State
Indiana	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, Uninsured Motorist* *It's important to note that uninsured motorist coverage is only required unless rejected by the insured in writing.	25/50/25 Uninsured motorist is equal to the minimum limits for liability coverage	See Indiana Department of Insurance
Iowa	All motorists must have bodily injury and property damage insurance.	20/40/15	See Iowa Insurance Division
Kansas	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, Personal Injury Protection, Uninsured Motorist	25/50/25 Uninsured/Underinsured: $25,000 per person $50,000 per accident PIP: $4,500 per person for medical expenses $900 per month for disability and/or loss of income $25 per day for in-home services $2,000 for funeral, burial or cremation expenses $4,500 for rehabilitation expenses	See Kansas Insurance Department
Kentucky	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, Personal Injury Protection	25/50/25 PIP: $10,000	See Official Website for the Commonwealth of Kentucky
Louisiana	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability	15/30/25	See Louisiana Department of Insurance
Maine	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist	50/100/25 Uninsured motorist coverage: $50,000 per person Uninsured motorist coverage: $100,000 per accident Medical payments coverage: $2,000	See Maine Bureau of Insurance
Maryland	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, Personal Injury Protection, Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist	30/60/15 and Uninsured Motorist & Bodily Injury Coverage are 30/60 Uninsured Motorist Property Damage Coverage is $15,000 PIP is $2,500	See Maryland Department of Transportation
Massachusetts	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, Personal Injury Protection, Uninsured Motorist	20/40/5 and Uninsured motorist coverage is $20,000 per person Uninsured motorist coverage is $40,000 per accident Personal injury protection is $8,000	See Official Website for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Michigan	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, Personal Injury Protection	Property Protection Insurance (PPI) coverage is $1 million limit per accident	See Michigan.gov
Minnesota	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, Personal Injury Protection, Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist	30/60/10 and PIP is 40, with 20 being for medical expenses and 20 being for economic reasons like lost wages Uninsured Motorist coverage is 25/50	See Minnesota Commerce Department
Mississippi	Bodily Injury and Property Damage	25/50/25	No, see Mississippi Insurance Department
Missouri	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, Uninsured Motorist	25/50/25 and Uninsured motorist coverage is $25,000 for bodily injury per person, and $50,000 for bodily injury per accident	See Missouri Insurance Department
Montana	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability	25/50/20	See Montana Motor Vehicle Division
Nebraska	Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Bodily Injury Coverage	Uninsured/underinsured Motorist coverage is 25/50	See Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles
Nevada	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability	25/50/20	See Nevada Division of Insurance
New Hampshire	Drivers are not required to purchase car insurance. If you do have car insurance, there are mandatory minimums. The state also requires you to show proof of financial responsibility if you don't have car insurance. You remain liable for someone's injuries and damages that you cause to another person's vehicle or property.	25/50/25	See New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles
New Jersey	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, Personal Injury Protection, Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury Coverage, Underinsured Motorist Bodily Injury Coverage, Uninsured Motorist Property Damage Coverage, and Underinsured Motorist Property Damage Coverage	Uninsured motorist and underinsured motorist coverage is 15/30 for bodily injuries Uninsured motorist and underinsured motorist property damage coverage is 5, with a $500 deductible	See New Jersey Department of Banking & Insurance
New Mexico	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability	25/50/10	See New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division
New York	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, Personal Injury Protection, Uninsured Motorist	PIP is 50 Uninsured motorist coverage is 25 per person and 50 per accident	See New York Department of Motor Vehicles
North Carolina	Bodily Injury, Property Damage Liability, Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage	Uninsured motorist and underinsured motorist coverage is 30/60 with a minimum of 30/60/25	See North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles
North Dakota	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, Personal Injury Protection, Uninsured Motorist	PIP is 30 per person at a minimum	No, see North Dakota Insurance Department
Ohio	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability	25/50/25	See Ohio Department of Motor Vehicles
Oklahoma	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability	25/50/25	See Oklahoma Department of Public Safety
Oregon	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability	25/50/20 and PIP is 15 Uninsured motorist bodily injury and underinsured motorist bodily injury coverage: 25 per person and 50 per accident	See Oregon Department of Transportation
Pennsylvania	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability	15/30/5 and First party benefits (FPB): 5 Uninsured/Underinsured Bodily Injury Coverage (UM/UIM BI) FPB: 5 UM/UIM BI: 15 per person and 30 per accident, but the insured can reject this coverage	See PennDOT
Rhode Island	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, Uninsured Motorist	25/50/25 and Uninsured motorist coverage is 25 per person and 50 per accident	See Rhode Island Insurance Division
South Carolina	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, Uninsured Motorist	25/50/25 and UM BI is 25 per person and 50 per accident UM PD is 25 with a $200 deductible	See South Carolina Department of Insurance
South Dakota	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, Uninsured Motorist	25/50/25 and UM BI is 25 per person and 50 per accident	See South Dakota Division of Insurance
Tennessee	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability	25/50/15	See Tennessee Department of Revenue
Texas	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability	30/60/25	See Texas Department of Insurance
Utah	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, Personal Injury Protection	25/65/15 and PIP: $3,000	See Utah Insurance Department
Vermont	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist	25/50/10 and UM/UIM BI per person: 50 UM/UIM BI per accident: 100 UM PD: 10 with a $150 deductible	See Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles
Virginia	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, Uninsured Motorist	30/60/20 and UM/UIM BI: 30 per person and 60 per accident	See Virginia DMV
Washington	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability	25/50/10	See Washington State Department of Licensing
West Virginia	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, Uninsured Motorist	25/50/25 and UM BI: 25 per person and 50 per accident UM PD: 25 with a $300 deductible	See West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles
Wisconsin	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury Coverage, Underinsured Motorist Bodily Injury Coverage	25/50/10 and UM/UIM BI: 25 per person and 50 per accident	See Wisconsin DMV
Wyoming	Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability	25/50/25	See Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association

Total Loss Threshold Across the US

Refer to the table below for specific state thresholds.

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