A Vehicle Information Report is a very useful tool when buying or selling a used car.
Some things you will find in a Vehicle Information Report are:
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Registration Information
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The status of the vehicle, ie. if it has been written-off (salvage).
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Vehicle description
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Odometer reading (if available)
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Any liens registered to the vehicle in Alberta, but not any specific lien information.
In order to get a Vehicle Information Report you will need to bring the VIN to our office. The VIN or Vehicle Information Number (serial number) is a unique number that is assigned by the manufacturer. For specific lein information on a vehicle, you can do a lean search at our office. Any vehicle with a status of oop (out of province) means that it is not registered in Alberta and must pass a safety inspection before they can be registered in Alberta.