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What is in the Free CARFAX Report?

Dennis — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:49:45 +0000

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 if there are any issues.

Why can’t I receive a Vehicle History Reports on my pre-1981 car?

Dennis — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:45:14 +0000

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 contact vehicle-specific clubs or groups focused on older vehicles, but there is no method as accurate and reliable as using a VIN to track the history of a vehicle.

How can I use my Vehicle History Report to negotiate a lower used car price?

Dennis — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:44:05 +0000

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 car has been in an accident. By accessing a CARFAX Vehicle History Report and discovering a used vehicle has been in accident, you can use this information as an influential negotiating tool when buying a used vehicle.What is included in the full CARFAX report?

What is in the Paid CARFAX Report?

Dennis — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:43:10 +0000

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 it a Buyback/Lemon?

· Is the odometer reading accurate? Has the vehicle exceeded its Mechanical Limits?

Other Information

· Total Loss Check

· Frame Damage Check

· Airbag Deployment Check

· Odometer Rollback Check

· Accident Check

· Manufacturer Recall Check

What is CARFAX?

Dennis — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:41:30 +0000

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.