Vehicle History Reports in New York
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Consumer Protection
New York Lemon Law
New York has one of the most comprehensive lemon laws in the nation, covering new vehicles within 2 years or 18,000 miles. After four repair attempts or 30 calendar days out of service, the consumer can pursue arbitration. New York also has a Used Car Lemon Law covering dealer-sold vehicles with extensive protections.
Title History
New York Title Branding Rules
New York brands titles as Salvage, Rebuilt Salvage, or Flood. The DMV requires a comprehensive state inspection and anti-theft check before issuing a rebuilt salvage title. All brand history is permanently recorded.
Official Resources
New York DMV VIN Check
The New York DMV provides online VIN and title checks through the MyDMV portal. The state police and authorized facilities perform VIN inspections for salvage vehicles.
Insurance Rules
New York Total Loss Threshold
New York uses a 75% total loss threshold. If the cost of repair exceeds 75% of the vehicle's pre-loss retail value, it is declared a total loss.