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What does BURN mean?

Fire damage

The car was damaged by fire.

What it means

BURN means fire damage without a narrower location in the code. It can be anything from a small electrical fire to a fully burned shell. Smoke and heat often damage wiring and interior far from the visible burn.

What it means for a buyer

Most fire-damaged cars are parts cars. Check whether the title is nonrepairable, and look at the photos of the interior and engine bay. Even a small fire can leave a smell and hidden wiring damage. Some countries do not accept fire-damaged cars at all, so check import rules first.

Cars in our database with this damage right now (primary or secondary): 4,467

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