Just because a car has a clear title does not mean it has never been hit. Having a fender or door or hood repainted or replaced is very common, and an accident does not always cause structural damage (the kind that would REALLY make you not want to buy it). Cars run into each other constantly. Sometimes it's no big deal, sometimes it is. I do used car certifications at my dealership, and I can tell you that (this is for US, don't know if it's different elsewhere) their standards for rejection are three or more painted body panels, not including bumpers. Of course, any frame damage or newly welded door hinges or anything like that are cause for rejection. But, a car can come through that has, say, been hit on the driver side and had both doors and a rear bumper replaced, and the certification will hold. If you have any questions, the dealership has a booklet of the certification standards that you should be welcome to look at. And also, the above I have just described is only for the Certification Program, which has a mileage/age limit. Anything beyond the limit can recieve a Goldcheck Certification, which is basically the guarantee of a running engine and a sliver a brake pads.
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