Car owners and used car dealerships are not always honest when giving a vehicle's history, so there are a plethora of issues to think about when buying a used automobile. For instance, potential problems can pertain to a car's history, worth, and lemon status. VINSmart offers Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) reports, also known as vehicle history reports, car checks, VIN checks or car history reports, to lower the risk when purchasing a used vehicle.