The Attorney General's office gets over 500 complaints a year from people claiming they've been stuck with a lemon after driving off a used car lot.  AG Lisa Madigan says you take a risk when you buy an As-Is used car but there are ways to protect yourself.

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Madigan says there are advantages to getting a complete title report before making the purchase.

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Madigan says most used cars are sold As-Is in Illinois.  She says dealers can provide the title report or you can get the VIN number and check yourself by going to CarFax.com.  That information can also be obtained from the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System.