What is the Ownership section in a vehicle history report?

The Ownership section shows how many owners the vehicle has had over its lifetime. This section helps potential buyers understand the vehicle's past ownership patterns, which can offer insights into its condition, usage, and potential issues.

What you can learn from the Ownership section

The Ownership section contains a timeline that spans the vehicle's entire life, from its first registration to the present day.

Whether it had only one of several owners, each record typically includes:

• Type of event (e.g., First registration or owner change)
• The country where the event occurred
• Date of the record

From the timeline, you can also learn how long each owner kept the vehicle.

How to use ownership data?

Essentially, by examining ownership data, you can gain insight into how well the vehicle may have been cared for, how it was used, and if there are any patterns that could suggest hidden problems. For this, make sure to:

1. 1.Critically assess the number of owners

2. 2.Check the ownership duration – if the ownership was brief, it might indicate that previous owners experienced problems with the car and chose to sell it quickly

3. 3.Consider location – if the car has been registered in regions with harsh climates, such as areas with heavy snow, salt on the roads, or extreme heat, you might expect increased wear, rust, or other weather-related damage

Most importantly, cross-reference ownership information with the data in other report sections to get a bigger picture. For example, understand the type of ownership by checking the Purpose section – it can show whether the vehicle was used as a rental, taxi, or other commercial purposes, which may suggest more wear and tear.

Why ownership information may not be available in the report?

Ownership information may sometimes be missing from a report due to the following reasons:

• No records exist in official databases
• Ownership data is unavailable in your country
• Reporting delays or administrative errors

Why is knowing the number of previous owners important when buying a car?

The number of previous owners and how frequently they changed is a key factor when buying a car because it helps you gauge the vehicle's past, maintenance, and potential future reliability. It can provide critical clues about how the car was treated and whether it’s likely to continue performing well in the years ahead.

Still have questions? If you need more help understanding the Ownership section of your report, feel free to reach out to our support team.