http://www.safecollisionrepairs.com/artman2/publish/ Diminished Value | Auto Repair Mon, 11 May 2009 13:30:44 PST en-us http://www.safecollisionrepairs.com/artman2/publish/vin_histories/experian_uncovers_branded_titles_being_laundered.shtml VIN Histories <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">In the first half of 2008 alone, there were nearly 1.3 million cars and trucks totaled as a result of accidents and weather related catastrophes. While these vehicles received branded titles to reflect their totaled status, Experian Automotive recently found that the brand has since been dropped on more than 15 percent or about 185,000 vehicle tiles&nbsp;it has tracked...The problem for consumers is that title-washed cars are often among the most shoddily and carelessly repaired. Often, unsuspecting consumers think they are getting a great deal on a used car or truck, only to find sometime later they have purchased a vehicle that isn't safe to be on the road.&nbsp;&nbsp; Learn more about title&nbsp;laundering <em>(also known as title washing)</em> &nbsp;in this article.</span> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:11:28 PST http://www.safecollisionrepairs.com/artman2/publish/vin_histories/experian_uncovers_branded_titles_being_laundered.shtml