Lemon Check – Is the car a Lemon. Record Check – How many records are in the CarFax Database. Recalls – What recalls are there from the manufacturer. While the above information can be interesting, it doesn’t really tell you everything you need to know. You are better off running a full CarFax to determine [...]
CARFAX is unable to provide vehicle history information for vehicles manufactured prior to 1981, because there were no standardized vehicle identification numbers on vehicles prior to 1981. Since the standard VIN is the key to creating Vehicle History Reports, it is nearly impossible to produce accurate and reliable information on a vehicle’s history. You can [...]
There are several avenues of information provided on a CARFAX Vehicle History Report that will help to negotiate a lower price on a used car. One essential piece of information is if the car has been in accident or not. Typically, a seller of a used car might not know or reveal if the used [...]
Ownership History · Year purchased · Type of owner · Estimated length of ownership · Owned in the following states/provinces · Estimated miles driven per year · Last reported odometer reading Title Problems · Has the vehicle been Junked? Salvaged? Rebuilt? · Has the vehicle been through a Fire/Flood? Has it had Hail Damage? Is [...]
CARFAX is the leading provider of vehicle history information. CARFAX Vehicle History Reports, created by using the vehicle identification number (VIN), unique to each vehicle, along with title documents, are the key to unlocking each vehicle’s past. This information is a useful tool for consumers when buying any used vehicle.