| The CARFAX database is the most detailed and | | | | . Provide out-of-country history |
| comprehensive vehicle history database in North | | | | . Vehicle driving patterns |
| America. It contains over 6 billion records. These | | | | . Cross-border activity |
| records include much information about a vehicle's | | | | . Identify a stolen vehicle |
| history. A CARFAX Report may not include every | | | | Most used car owners will only have a few things on |
| event in a vehicle's history, but will include the data that | | | | this list to be concerned about when selling their used |
| is reported to CARFAX for a specific vehicle | | | | or pre-owned vehicles. |
| identification number (VIN). | | | | CARFAX does will not contain the complete history of |
| The data within CARFAX is compiled from tens of | | | | every vehicle. This vehicle history report is based only |
| thousands of sources including law enforcement and | | | | on the information supplied to CARFAX. Remember: |
| fire departments, auto repair facilities and auctions. | | | | many accidents are not reported so it may not be |
| However, some sources are not accessible by | | | | possible to find information on those through CARFAX. |
| CARFAX. Still, if you're trying to sell your used vehicle | | | | If you're buying a used car, CARFAX is quite useful |
| more than likely there will be a comprehensive report | | | | but, again, you'll want to have a vehicle inspection by a |
| available especially if you've owned it for years. | | | | qualified mechanic and a test drive before making your |
| Below is a list of things a CARFAX can provide car | | | | decision. |
| buyers in the way of history and different types of | | | | In this challenging economy, you may find yourself in a |
| information related to your vehicle. | | | | situation where you have to sell your car and |
| . Problem car brands | | | | CARFAX report on your car might make you nervous. |
| . Maintenance history including where car has serviced | | | | CARFAX can definitely help protect the potential used |
| . Identify vehicles inspected and certified by | | | | car buyer. However, it can also hinder the seller of a |
| manufacturers | | | | pre-owned vehicle as well but it doesn't have to. Quick |
| . Reveal past accidents that resulting in repairs or | | | | Cash Auto, a cash-for-car business, buys all types of |
| vehicles damaged in fire incidents | | | | vehicles pre-owned vehicles, many of which have a |
| . Damage history including those not reported to any | | | | bad or less than perfect CARFAX. We also have |
| law enforcement agencies or insurance companies | | | | expert auto mechanics on hand to deal with any |
| . Maintenance history including where car has serviced | | | | automotive repairs if necessary to ensure that the |
| . Verify emissions standards compliance | | | | vehicle sells for fair market price. |
| . Reveal potential odometer fraud | | | | Now you can sell your car knowing that a CARFAX |
| . Provide estimated number of owners | | | | does not always have to work against you! |