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Pettus Automotive
Car Buying GuidesFair. Simple. Honest.Four hometown locations serving Eastern Missouri

Take-it-with-you worksheet

Seven questions to ask about the report

The goal is a consistent, documented story, not a particular badge or score.
Shopper name
Date
Year / Make / Model
VIN / Stock number
Mileage
Sales consultant
  1. 1

    Does the VIN and vehicle description match in every place?

  2. 2

    Is the title status clear, and are any title brands fully explained?

  3. 3

    Does the mileage move forward consistently with the dashboard reading?

  4. 4

    Do ownership, registration, auction, and cross-border dates form a sensible timeline?

  5. 5

    What exactly was damaged, and what does the repaired area look like today?

  6. 6

    Which maintenance records are documented, and which are simply unknown?

  7. 7

    What do NHTSA and the manufacturer show for open recalls on this VIN?

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