What to check on a used Honda HR-V: the Fit-based 2016-2022 car with the Magic Seat vs the Civic-based 2023-and-newer 2.0, how to judge the CVT, the 23V-858 fuel pump, 24V-384 camera and 24V-744 steering recalls, and title history.
What to check on a used Chevy Malibu: 2013-2015 vs final 2016-2025 generation, the 2019 switch to a CVT on the 1.5 turbo, recalls for brake assist, rear toe links, injector software and the backup camera, plus rental use and title history.
A Volvo VIN walkthrough from real vPIC decodes: YV1 S90 and YV4 XC90 at Torslanda, LVY China S90, 7JR South Carolina builds, plus the PHEV battery and brake-software recalls.
An Infiniti VIN walkthrough from real vPIC decodes: JN1 Q50 at Tochigi, JN8 QX80 at Kyushu, 5N1 QX60 at Smyrna, plus the Q50 propeller-shaft and QX60 seat recalls.
A Cadillac VIN walkthrough from real vPIC decodes: 1G6 CT5 and CTS at Lansing, 1GY Escalade at Arlington, XT5 and XT6 at Spring Hill, 3GY Mexico SRX, and the L87 Escalade engine recall.
A Buick VIN walkthrough from real vPIC decodes: 1G4 Verano and LaCrosse, 5GA Enclave at Lansing Delta, KL4 Encore from Bupyeong, 2G4 Regal from Oshawa, and the Enclave driver-airbag recalls.
What to check on a used Hyundai Santa Fe by generation: Santa Fe Sport vs long Santa Fe vs XL, Theta II settlement coverage, the 22V-056 ABS and 23V-181 tow hitch fire recalls, Campaign 993 anti-theft software, and theft title history.
What to check on a used Toyota Sienna: 2011-2020 V6 vs 2021-and-newer hybrid, the 10-year/150,000-mile battery warranty and first-use date, the 16V-858 sliding door and 25V-086 seat recalls, mobility conversions, and rental history.
What to check on a used GMC Sierra 1500: 2014-2018 vs 2019-and-newer engines, AFM vs DFM, Denali AT4 and AT4X trim checks by VIN, the 25V-274, 24V-797, 19V-645 and September 2026 26V-611 recalls, and fleet and title history.
What to check on a used Ram 1500: Classic vs DT by plant code, Pentastar Hemi eTorque EcoDiesel and Hurricane engines, the 19V-757 and 23V-411 diesel recalls, 24V-653 ESC software, 26V-495 seat belt anchors, and work-truck title history.
