a4adam87

I'm looking at buying an A6 out of state that has an accident indicator on the carfax report. They've explained that it was a minor incident where an object (golf ball) hit the hood of the car. They also sent me the body work paperwork. So i feel pretty confident that the car is clean.

My question is: How much does something like the accident indicator hurt the car's value?

To be double sure, should I also try to obtain a police report?

thanks

Bruce M

An accident on the carfax report can scare some people off. If you have proof of the damage, though, if someone is seriously interested it should not hit the value much, especially if it was not a collision.

On the other hand, I'd still want to paint meter the car to see if all the panels except the good were original paint.

Trust, but verify.

Bruce

a4adam87

what a paint meter? can any third party vehicle inspection company check that?

thrilla from manila

it to see how much paint is left and how deep they can polish a car

Bruce M

Exactly. They're cheap now, like $250. Great insurance to catch even good paintwork.