Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title
A Rebuilt/Reconstructed vehicle is a salvage vehicle that has been repaired and restored to operation. These vehicles are often severely damaged before they are rebuilt and refurbished parts are typically used during reconstruction. In most states, an inspection of the vehicle is required before the vehicle is allowed to return to the road.
Manufacturer Buyback or Lemon Title
A DMV or a state agency marks an official document or issues a Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon title when a vehicle has been repurchased by the manufacturer. Not all states issue manufacturer buyback titles and the specific requirements for a lemon law vehicle varies by state.
Odometer Rollback
If a more recent odometer reading is less than an older reading, then the odometer may have been tampered with and "rolled back".
Manufacturer Recall
Automobile manufacturers issue recall notices to inform owners of car defects that have come to the manufacturer's attention. Recalls also suggest improvements that can be made to improve the safety of a particular vehicle. Most manufacturer recalls can be repaired at no cost to you.
Basic Warranty
Most manufacturers offer a basic warranty for new vehicles. These warranties vary by manufacturer and typically last for a certain amount of time and/or a set number of miles.
Not Actual Mileage Title
When the seller certifies, under the Federal Odometer Act, that the odometer reading does not reflect the vehicle's actual mileage. This may occur because the odometer was tampered with, broken, or replaced.
Junk Title
A Junk Title is issued on a vehicle damaged to the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle exceeds ~ 75% of its pre-damage value. This damage threshold may vary by state. The majority of states use this title to indicate that a vehicle is not road worthy and cannot be titled again. Some states treat Junk titles the same as Salvage.
Loss Due To Fire Title
The vehicle sustained major damage due to fire. In most states, fire damage titles are issued when the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value.
Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title
A vehicle with a 5-digit odometer cannot accurately track mileage after 99,999 miles because the odometer rolls over. This title is the result of a seller certifying under the Federal Odometer Act, that the odometer reading EXCEEDS MECHANICAL LIMITS of the odometer.
Structural / Frame Damage
In most cases, a vehicle is inspected for structural or frame damage, depending on the body design, after an accident or other incident. All levels of accidents from minor to severe can cause structural / frame damage and in most cases it can be repaired.
Airbag Deployment
Occurs when the driver, passenger or side airbag has been used or deployed during a crash or other incident. If an airbag has been deployed, it must be replaced by a qualified technician. Have this car inspected by a mechanic prior to purchase.
Salvage Title
A Salvage Title is issued on a vehicle damaged to the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle exceeds ~ 75% of its pre-damage value. This damage threshold may vary by state. Some states treat Junk titles the same as Salvage but the majority use this title to indicate that a vehicle is not road worthy and cannot be titled again in that state. The following eleven States also use Salvage titles to identify stolen vehicles - AZ, FL, GA, IL, MD, MN, NJ, NM, NY, OK and OR.
Total Loss
An insurance or fleet company declares a vehicle a total loss when a claim exceeds ~ 75% of its pre-damage value or if the vehicle is stolen and not recovered. This damage threshold varies by company. These companies typically take possession and obtain the title. Not all total loss vehicles result in a DMV-reported branded title, like a Salvage or Junk title. See the glossary for more information.
Accident / Damage Indicator
Various events could indicate an accident or damage in a vehicle's history, such as: salvage auction, fire damage, police-reported accident, crash test vehicle, damage disclosure, collision repair facility and automotive recycler records. See the glossary for more information.
Hail Damage Title
The vehicle sustained major damage due to hail. In most states, hail damage titles are issued when the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value.
Flood Damage Title
States issue flood titles when a vehicle has been in a flood or has received extensive water damage.
Standard Equipment
Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM CD, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel, 6-digit Odometer
Safety Options
4 Wheel ABS Optional, Running Lights, Dual air bags front, head, and sides/active (manual) belts with automatic passenger sensor
This CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX and available as of 11/22/09 at 11:49 PM (EST). Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car.
GUARANTEED
- None of these major title problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you find that any of these title problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will
buy this vehicle back.
Princeton Automobile Company
Flemington, Clinton and Princeton, NJ
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Pre-delivery inspection completed
Washed/detailed
03/06/2006
74
Princeton Automobile Company
Flemington, Clinton and Princeton, NJ
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Vehicle sold
03/08/2006
New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Hampton, NJ
Title #GD20060670020
Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Registered as
personal vehicle
Loan or lien reported
05/22/2006
5,781
Princeton Automobile Company
Flemington, Clinton and Princeton, NJ
www.princetonauto.com ww.princetonauto.co m
Tires rotated
Maintenance inspection completed
Body electrical system checked
Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
Tire condition and pressure checked
07/12/2006
9,054
Princeton Automobile Company
Flemington, Clinton and Princeton, NJ
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Wheels checked
Body electrical system checked
09/14/2006
Rossi Chevrolet Buick Pontiac GMC
Washington, NJ
908-689-0224
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Tires rotated
Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed
Parts ordered
Right front seat belt buckle replaced
Tire pressure sensor replaced
12/19/2006
Rossi Chevrolet Buick Pontiac GMC
Washington, NJ
908-689-0224
www.rossisuperstore.com ww.rossisuperstore. com
Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed
02/06/2007
Rossi Chevrolet Buick Pontiac GMC
Washington, NJ
908-689-0224
www.rossisuperstore.com ww.rossisuperstore. com
Vehicle serviced
03/19/2007
Rossi Chevrolet Buick Pontiac GMC
Washington, NJ
908-689-0224
www.rossisuperstore.com ww.rossisuperstore. com
Body computer/module replaced
Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed
Tires rotated
Tire condition and pressure checked
05/15/2007
Rossi Chevrolet Buick Pontiac GMC
Washington, NJ
908-689-0224
www.rossisuperstore.com ww.rossisuperstore. com
Tire pressure sensor replaced
07/26/2007
Rossi Chevrolet Buick Pontiac GMC
Washington, NJ
908-689-0224
www.rossisuperstore.com ww.rossisuperstore. com
Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed
Outside air temperature sensor replaced
11/09/2007
34,510
Rossi Chevrolet Buick Pontiac GMC
Washington, NJ
908-689-0224
www.rossisuperstore.com ww.rossisuperstore. com
Maintenance inspection completed
Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed
01/24/2008
40,176
Rossi Chevrolet Buick Pontiac GMC
Washington, NJ
908-689-0224
www.rossisuperstore.com ww.rossisuperstore. com
Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed
03/03/2008
41,882
Rossi Chevrolet Buick Pontiac GMC
Washington, NJ
908-689-0224
www.rossisuperstore.com ww.rossisuperstore. com
Anti-theft/keyless remote replaced
05/08/2008
45,481
Suburban Chevrolet
Stuart, FL
772-287-3232
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Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed
11/05/2008
54,962
Rossi Chevrolet Buick Pontiac GMC
Washington, NJ
908-689-0224
www.rossisuperstore.com ww.rossisuperstore. com
Drivability/performance checked
12/11/2008
57,729
Suburban Chevrolet
Stuart, FL
772-287-3232
www.suburbanchevroletstuart.com ww.suburbanchevrole tstuart.com
Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed
Maintenance inspection completed
09/30/2009
71,160
Rossi Chevrolet Buick Pontiac GMC
Washington, NJ
908-689-0224
www.rossisuperstore.com ww.rossisuperstore. com
New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Washington, NJ
Title #DA20092861159
Title issued or updated
Dealer took title of this vehicle
while it was in inventory
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When the first owner(s) obtains a title from a Department of Motor Vehicles as proof of ownership.
Ownership History
CARFAX defines an owner as an individual or business that possesses and uses a vehicle. Not all title transactions represent changes in ownership. To provide estimated number of owners, CARFAX proprietary technology analyzes all the events in a vehicle history. Estimated ownership is available for vehicles manufactured after 1994 and titled solely in the US including Puerto Rico. Dealers sometimes opt to take ownership of a vehicle and are required to in the following states: Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and South Dakota. Please consider this as you review a vehicle's estimated ownership history.
Title Issued
A state issues a title to provide a vehicle owner with proof of ownership. Each title has a unique number. Each title or registration record on a CARFAX report does not necessarily indicate a change in ownership. In Canada, a registration and bill of sale are used as proof of ownership.
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