# 2012 Veloster - auction vehicle, missing history **URL:** \ **Category:** Buying/Selling\ **Tags:** hyundai, veloster\ **Created:** [June 20, 2020, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-veloster-auction-vehicle-missing-history/166083 "2020-06-20T21:21:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Elaine-34](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/elaine-34/32/21339_2.png) [@Elaine-34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elaine-34)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2020, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-veloster-auction-vehicle-missing-history/166083/1 "2020-06-20T21:21:14Z")
Seriously considering purchasing a 2012 Veloster, manual, 78k miles, $6k. The dealer said she bought the car from an auction and doesn’t know its history. I got a CARFAX report for it showing pretty decent upkeep – regular maintenance, no accidents – but only up until 43k miles. The car’s history from 43k to its current 78k is a mystery to both myself and the dealer. I’m just confused. What situations could lead to this gap? Should I still consider this car? If so, what advice would you send my way for checking it out? Thanks, everyone! ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2020, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-veloster-auction-vehicle-missing-history/166083/2 "2020-06-20T21:28:08Z")
> [@Elaine-34](#): > > What situations could lead to this gap? If the car was maintained by a facility that doesn’t report their data to Carfax, then that would leave an informational void. Or, if the second (or third, or fourth… ) owner chose to not maintain it at all, that would–obviously–leave an informational void. > [@Elaine-34](#): > > what advice would you send my way for checking it out? Tell the dealer that you want to have the car examined by a mechanic of your choice. If the dealer balks at that request, simply move on, and try to find a vehicle with a complete maintenance history. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2020, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-veloster-auction-vehicle-missing-history/166083/3 "2020-06-20T21:28:12Z")
> [@Elaine-34](#): > > I’m just confused. What situations could lead to this gap? Should I still consider this car? If so, what advice would you send my way for checking it out? Thanks, everyone! I guess you have passed on the Spark . And as always have a trusted independent shop look at a used vehicle before you buy it. The Carfax web site says they only report what is submitted to them . Not all shops do that. People who do their own maintenance don’t report either . ---
**Author:** ![Elaine-34](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/elaine-34/32/21339_2.png) [@Elaine-34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elaine-34)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2020, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-veloster-auction-vehicle-missing-history/166083/4 "2020-06-20T21:30:07Z")
You remembered me!!! Yes, I just responded to that thread. I was less than impressed at the vehicle in person, especially for the price. Thank you for your input while I car shop! 😇 ---
**Author:** ![thegreendrag0n](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/thegreendrag0n/32/9265_2.png) [@thegreendrag0n](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thegreendrag0n)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2020, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-veloster-auction-vehicle-missing-history/166083/5 "2020-06-21T00:43:00Z")
> [@VOLVO\_V70](#): > > People who do their own maintenance don’t report either . Not necessarily the case. I use CarFax app to track my maintenance, and find it more convenient than keeping it in a spreadsheet, it has reminders and lets me set my own intervals. ---
**Author:** ![oldtimer-11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e79b87/32.png) [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2020, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-veloster-auction-vehicle-missing-history/166083/6 "2020-06-21T03:29:07Z")
I use a 25 cent notebook in the glove box. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2020, 10:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-veloster-auction-vehicle-missing-history/166083/7 "2020-06-21T10:48:07Z")
> [@oldtimer-11](#): > > I use a 25 cent notebook in the glove box. I use a chart that I construct on 8.5 x 14 inch paper, turned sideways. It is updated each time I have the vehicle serviced, and it allows me to see–at a glance, on one page–what was done and when it was done. This chart goes into the file folder containing all of my maintenance receipts. ---
**Author:** ![bcohen2010](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/779978/32.png) [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-veloster-auction-vehicle-missing-history/166083/8 "2020-06-21T15:28:24Z")
My advice when buying a car is to go for one of the following strategies: 1. Buy something that is new enough to have a warranty (either the original factory warranty, or the **manufacturer’s** Certified Pre-Owned warranty) and has low enough miles that no maintenance was needed other than oil changes. **This, of course, specifically excludes any third-party “extended warranty” or “service plan” or similar pseudo-insurance backed by any entity other than the manufacturer itself.** Anything this recent, and with such low miles is going to be expensive, and will necessitate a monthly loan payment for most people. or 2. Buy an **inexpensive** older car, which obviously won’t have a warranty, but it also won’t have a monthly loan payment either. Personally, I prefer strategy #2. I live in southern Arizona, so cars don’t rust. Therefore, a 15-20 year old car for $1500-2500 is a good buy, and even with maintenance and repairs is a bargain compared to a monthly payment and full-coverage insurance on a financed vehicle. However, buying this 8 year old Hyundai with 78,000 miles doesn’t conform to either of these strategies. It’s too old to have any manufacturer’s warranty (remember that the 10-year 100,000 powertrain warranty is available only to the original owner) and it’s way to expensive to be considered a disposable car if major repairs are needed. If you’re comfortable spending $6k, then I’d spend 2-3k more and get a newer car with much less miles. Conversely, if you’re comfortable buying something with 78,000 miles, I’d get a much older and cheaper car. ---
**Author:** ![COROLLAGUY1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/corollaguy1/32/7575_2.png) [@COROLLAGUY1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/COROLLAGUY1)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2020, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-veloster-auction-vehicle-missing-history/166083/9 "2020-06-21T16:59:18Z")
Not a very popular car for hyundai because of low sales figures and strange look. Some engine problems were reported with the 2012. > **[2012 Hyundai Veloster Engine Problems](https://www.carcomplaints.com/Hyundai/Veloster/2012/engine/engine.shtml)** > > The 2012 Hyundai Veloster has 29 NHTSA complaints for the engine at 62,336 miles average. (Page 1 of 2) ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2020, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-veloster-auction-vehicle-missing-history/166083/10 "2020-06-21T16:59:41Z")
Clean title of course. But there are no other veloster’s that fit your bill? This is only one for sale you can find? ---
**Author:** ![Elaine-34](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/elaine-34/32/21339_2.png) [@Elaine-34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elaine-34)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2020, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-veloster-auction-vehicle-missing-history/166083/11 "2020-06-21T17:36:14Z")
Actually, I’m going to test drive a 2013 Veloster RE:MIX on Tuesday. This one has a very consistent CARFAX history, clear meticulous maintenance, 80k miles, $6,500. As far as I can tell, zero major issues. The shop mechanic + dealer is local and has shockingly positive reviews on both Facebook and google (4.9 star out of 500+ reviews) ---
**Author:** ![Elaine-34](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/elaine-34/32/21339_2.png) [@Elaine-34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elaine-34)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2020, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-veloster-auction-vehicle-missing-history/166083/12 "2020-06-21T17:41:01Z")
That’s fair. Honestly, I don’t love the look, but for the features and overall reliability I do know of it, it’s my top choice. Bonus: my engineer boyfriend drives a 2012 Veloster. He knows the car inside and out, loves to do his own maintenance and repairs on it… and is drooling over this new 2013 RE:MIX I’m looking at 😁 This different 2013 Veloster I’m looking at has had extremely consistent oil changes, as it’s CARFAX report shows, so I’m already more confident in it than the original post’s 2012 ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2020, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-veloster-auction-vehicle-missing-history/166083/13 "2020-06-21T17:43:52Z")
> [@Elaine-34](#): > > my engineer boyfriend drives a 2012 Veloster. He knows the car inside and out, loves to do his own maintenance and repairs on it That is a MAJOR advantage for you! ---
**Author:** ![Jerome-Silverman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/71e660/32.png) [@Jerome-Silverman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerome-Silverman)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2020, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-veloster-auction-vehicle-missing-history/166083/14 "2020-06-24T22:31:53Z")
Hundreds of thousands of cars have been totaled by insurance companies with water damage from floods and hurricanes. Hard to say if they would be a bad buy, but some buyers have complained of concealed corrosion damage to all of those electronic modules scattered around inside cars these days. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2020, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-veloster-auction-vehicle-missing-history/166083/15 "2020-06-24T22:35:51Z")
> [@Jerome\_Silverman](#): > > Hard to say if they would be a bad buy, Going to disagree . A salvage title flood vehicle is never a good 'Buy ’ .