A separate membership registration process is not required, but a public certificate is necessary for payment verification when making inquiries. For general inquiries, there is a fee of 450 won per case, while inquiries made without the consent of others incur a reduced fee of 230 won. However, it’s important to note that the information available for viewing in non-consent inquiries is limited compared to general inquiries.
Another commonly used method is accessing the ‘Carhistory’ website. This website, operated by the Insurance Development Institute, allows users to access the history of accidents involving used cars and various insurance-related incidents.
Through the Carhistory website, users can search for the accident history of used vehicles, as well as check for incidents involving flooded vehicles and accidents resulting in car scrapping. It’s essential to keep in mind that the information accessible on this site is limited to incidents covered by insurance, and any private repairs not covered by insurance will not be included in the records.
The cost of inquiries on the Carhistory website is discounted at 770 won per case, with a limit of five inquiries per year. If the number of inquiries exceeds five within a year, the fee for general inquiries will be 2,200 won per inquiry. For payment purposes, personal authentication methods such as mobile phone authentication and i-PIN authentication are used. When conducting a vehicle inquiry through the Carhistory site, users can access and review various items and important information that should be checked when purchasing a used car.
