Vehicle history reports are much like home inspection reports. They both give you details about the two biggest investments you will probably make. Just like you’d want to know if the home you’re thinking of buying has bad wiring, a damaged foundation or leaky roof, it’s important to find out if the previously owned vehicle you’re considering has a history of problems, including being involved in one or more accidents. The old adage, “when you buy a used car, you’re buying someone else’s problem” isn’t usually the case, but it helps to learn everything you can about a vehicle before driving it off the lot. The Key to a Vehicle’s Past There are two ways to uncover a car’s history: