Used Subaru Crosstrek Buying Guide: 2.0 vs 2.5, Generations and Recalls
Which Crosstrek generation and engine to buy, how XV Crosstrek VINs decode, the 2018-2019 ignition coil and PCV valve recalls, and what to inspect.
Used Hyundai Elantra Buying Guide: Generations, Recalls and Theft Risk
Which Elantra generation to buy, how to read the Alabama and Ulsan VINs, the 2019-2020 engine recall, and the key-start theft fix to confirm before you pay.
Used Chevy Tahoe Buying Guide: 2015-2020 vs 2021+, Engines and Recalls
How the 2021 Tahoe redesign changed the truck, which engine the VIN shows, the 6.2-liter V8 engine recall, the 5.3 4WD braking recall and police-fleet history.
Used Toyota Prius Buying Guide: Generations, Battery and Recalls
Which Prius generation to buy, how the hybrid battery warranty changed for 2020, the inverter and rear door recalls, and the flood and title checks to run.
Tesla VIN Decoder: How to Read a Tesla VIN (5YJ, 7SA, 7G2)
A Tesla VIN walkthrough from real vPIC decodes and Tesla's own VIN table, covering motors, restraints, plant letters and the recalls fixed over the air.
Genesis VIN Decoder: How to Read a Genesis VIN (KMT, KMU, 5NM)
A Genesis VIN walkthrough from real vPIC decodes, from early Hyundai-coded G80s to KMT, KMU and 5NM cars, plus the ABS and starter fire recalls.
Mitsubishi VIN Decoder: How to Read a Mitsubishi VIN (JA4, JA3, 4A4)
A Mitsubishi VIN walkthrough from real vPIC decodes, with WMI codes, the Nissan-shared Outlander, plant and year fields, and recalls to run before you buy.
Lincoln VIN Decoder: How to Read a Lincoln VIN (5LM, 1LN, 2LM)
A Lincoln VIN walkthrough built from real vPIC decodes, covering WMI codes, engine and plant fields, and the Navigator and Aviator recalls worth checking.
Used Toyota 4Runner Buying Guide: 4.0 V6 vs 2025 Turbo, Frame, Recalls
What to check on a used Toyota 4Runner: the 2010-2024 fifth gen with the 4.0 V6 and five-speed vs the 2025-and-newer 2.4 turbo and hybrid, frame rust and TRD trail wear, the 19V-741 Takata and 20V-682 fuel pump recalls, distributor accessory recalls, and title history.
Used Chevy Traverse Buying Guide: V6 vs Turbo, Seats, Recalls and History
What to check on a used Chevy Traverse: first-gen 2013-2017 vs the 310-hp 2018-2023 V6 vs the 2024-and-newer 2.5 turbo, the 2024 Traverse Limited carryover, seven or eight seats, the 23V-334 driver air bag and 19V-643 frame rail recalls, and fleet history.
