2015 FORD ESCAPE VIN: 1FMCU0J98FUB47937

Conclusion on damage and condition

Front End is damage to the front end of a vehicle that is most often the result of collisions or accidents. At car auctions, variants with such problems are very common. According to statistics, in about 30% of road accidents cars get damage to the front part of the body. The most affected are the bumper, hood, radiator grille, cooling system and headlights. Deformation of the front part of the body is not only a cosmetic problem. Such defects seriously affect the possibility and safety of further operation of this lot. How Front End affects the condition:

In the worst case, the integrity of the engine compartment is violated, there are malfunctions of airbags, and if the damage affected the underhood space, the operation of the transmission may be disturbed. The cost of repairing Front End defects depends on the extent of the damage and the type of parts that need to be replaced/repaired. To avoid the risks associated with internal damage when buying, we strongly recommend that you contact an independent auto expert. He will be able to give an objective assessment of the condition of the vehicle and the cost of its restoration. According to preliminary data, the estimated repair cost is 7237 USD.

In addition, the secondary damage indicated is "Minor Dents and Scratches" - these are superficial damages. The main cause of such defects is careless driving (damage is caused by bad parking, careless opening of doors in tight parking lots, minor traffic accidents, careless driving on bad roads). Minor Dents and Scratches seem insignificant, but over time, even a micro-scratch where the paintwork has been damaged can cause corrosion of the bodywork. How Minor Dents and Scratches affect the condition:

If a lot at auction has a "Run & Drive" status, it means that the car starts and drives itself, that the transmission shifts into the right gear. That is, at the time of inspection, the engine and transmission were in working order and there were no critical faults. Nevertheless, having a "Run & Drive" status does not guarantee that the vehicle is in good working order. Used cars sold at auction may have hidden defects, problems with brakes, electronics, suspension and other damage that can only be detected by a detailed inspection. There is not even a guarantee that with this status will start and drive when it gets into the hands of the buyer. Breakdowns can happen at any time, and all repair costs will fall entirely on the new owner.

To avoid unforeseen repair costs and get a real picture of the condition, we recommend ordering a detailed paid report on the platform Carhistory.vin. In this way you will determine the validity of the purchase and in addition you will learn a lot of useful information about the car (legal cleanliness, data on accidents, registration history, maintenance and much more).