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What information is included in Carfax reports?

  • Ownership History: Number of owners, states of registration, last mileage, annual mileage estimate.
  • Service Records: Detailed maintenance records, oil changes, visits to dealerships, recalls and repairs
  • Additional History: Warranty status, accidents, damages, recalls.
  • Auction history: was the car bought and sold in auctions?
  • Salvage title: was the car a total loss and restored
  • Police Records: Was the vehicle ever reported stolen.
  • Detailed History: Reports, services, sales, inspections, and specific events’ details, including emissions, registrations, and accidents with damage descriptions and locations, focusing on U.S. and Canada vehicles, detailing accident involvement, damage severity, repair scope, and potential hidden issues.

For buyers in the US and Canada, the Detailed History report is crucial, especially for damaged cars. It provides information on accident involvement, describing the nature of the damage and additional details that offer insight into damage severity, required repairs, and potential hidden issues.

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FAQ

What is a CARFAX Vehicle History Report?

A CARFAX vehicle history report is an informational report about a vehicle’s history, such as accident history, open recalls, service records, previous owners, milage records and more. Check out a Sample Report for further insights.

What is the regular Price of a Carfax Report?

The regular price of a Carfax Report from Carfax.com website as of June 9 ,2024 is $44.99 USD for a single report. In Canada get a Carfax Vehicle History Report from Carfax.ca for $50.95 CAD or get a Carfax Vehicle History Report + Lien Check for $69.95 CAD.

Is there Carfax Discounts, Promotions, Special Offers or Bulk Deals?

Yes, buy 2 carfax reports from Carfax.com for $59.99 USD ($30.00/report) and 4 reports for $99.99 ($25.00/report). In Canada get 3 Vehicle History Reports+ 1 Lien Check for the price of $112.95 CDN from Carfax.ca ( a savings of 34%). Carfaxpro.com offers discounted Carfax reports for as low as $3.17 USD to $7.99 USD per report irrespective of quantity ordered. Carfaxpro resells only Carfax.com reports and not carfax.ca

What is a car history report?

A car history report contains all the necessary information about a vehicle such as:

  • car type, class of car. Fuel type, standard factory equipment
  • information about any accident damage the car previously had from former owners
  • the number of previous car owners and sales records of the vehicle
  • a detailed description of previous damage and repairs to the vehicle
  • what the car was used for such as for personal use, business or registered taxi.
  • detailed car mileage reporting
  • The Municipality, City, State, and Country where the car was previously bought and sold in
  • how long the vehicle has been in operation
  • The names of garages and dealerships where the car was previously repaired
  • other data.

Where is my VIN located?

The VIN number for your vehicle can located:

  1. On the driver’s side door, next to the door latches
  2. On the lower left corner of the dashboard in front of the steering wheel
  3. On the title or registration card
  4. On car insurance documents

What is a VIN number?

A VIN number is 17 alphanumeric characters and is a unique identifier assigned to vehicles, containing encoded information about the car’s manufacturer, specifications, and history. VIN decoding reveals details such as the country of manufacture, manufacturer, vehicle type, engine type, and model year.

Why is knowing car damage history important?

Car damage history will help create a complete picture of the mechanical condition of the car. If the vehicle has suffered severe damage, then this information will be marked with special abbreviations that should be taken into account when doing a vehicle inspection to see if repairs were done to standard.

How do I buy a CARFAX report?

To buy a Carfax report follow these steps:

  1. Enter the VIN number in the search field
  2. Click the search button.
  3. After searching the Vin, you’ll get a response regarding the number of records in the CARFAX database.
  4. If car history records exist, complete the payment information form (credit card / Paypal) and contact email.
  5. Once the payment is made, the report will be emailed to you in PDF format
  6. Inspect the details of the report
  7. Print or save the report to your computer for future reference

Benefits of Carfax Report

Carfax report is beneficial as it provides unique data that aids in selecting a suitable used car model. Reports enable buyers to avoid scams and purchase verified vehicles.

Beneficial information contained in a Carfax report includes:

  • Stolen Status: Indicates if the car was reported stolen.
  • Accident History: Confirms any accident involvement.
  • Ownership Count: Details the number of previous owners.
  • External Damage: Notes any exterior damage.
  • Repair Frequency: Lists the number of repairs.

What is the difference between Carfax.com and Carfax.ca reports?

Carfax Canada Reports, accessible via carfax.ca, offer more comprehensive information for Canadian vehicles compared to those obtained from carfax.com. While Carfax US, tailored for American vehicles, is primarily utilized within the USA, both platforms provide similar reports and details however the difference is for vehicles registered in Canada, Carfax.ca includes exclusive Canadian lien information (at an additional cost) and offers a service named “Verified BC,” which conducts real-time searches on the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia’s (ICBC) database.

If you have a Canadian vehicle from the Province of BC or believe there may be an existing Car bank loan then opt for the Canadian Carfax version. (Not sold by carfaxpro).

Alternatively, you can get the lien report from your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in the United States or in Canada from ServiceOntario, SAAQ, ICBC, Alberta Registries, SGI, Service Nova Scotia, Service New Brunswick Service NL for free or for a small fee.

Who has the right to access a Carfax report for a specific vehicle?

Any individual or company has the right to access a Carfax report, regardless of ownership status. The only requirement is having the VIN number, which is publicly displayed on the car’s dashboard and visible through the windshield.

Are Carfax reports available for cars sold in both Canada and the USA

Yes, Carfax contains data for vehicles bought, sold, repaired or insured in either Canada or the USA. Carfax.ca, contains additional information such as unique lien records, ICBC records and vehicle reviews which are not included for Canadian vehicles in Carfax.com reports.

Do carfax reports exist for classic cars?

There are no Carfax reports for classic cars as cars produced before 1981 do not exist in the Carfax database.

What is NMVTIS?

NMVTIS, or the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System, is a centralized database in the United States that provides information about a vehicle’s title, odometer data, brand history, and salvage history. It helps prevent title fraud and protects consumers from buying vehicles with undisclosed damage or issues.

 

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