Carfax History Report

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Only a fool would buy a used car without first seeing the Carfax history report.

It shows the entire history of the vehicle including past owners, dates of sale, locations and details of major accidents. Do not trust the word of the guy trying to sell you the used car! See the proof on the Carfax history report.

The best part about a Carfax history report is that buyers can get one for FREE.

You just need to know how to get it. Follow these step by step instructions to get your FREE Carfax history report before buying any used car.

Buying from a Used Car Dealer

Insist that the car dealer selling you the vehicle provide the Carfax history report for free. Most reputable used car dealerships will do this. If the dealer tries to charge you a fee for the Carfax history report, threaten to go somewhere else to buy your used car. Never trust a used car dealer about the history of a vehicle without seeing the Carfax history report first.

Check the VIN number of the used vehicle. This is the Vehicle Identification Number located on the dashboard just beneath the windshield on the driver's side. The VIN number stays with the vehicle throughout its life. It does not change when the car is sold, is registered under another name, or registered in another state.

Compare the VIN number from the vehicle to the VIN number on the Carfax history report. Be sure to check carefully since VIN numbers are very long. Confirm that the report is talking about the specific brand, style, and year of the vehicle.

If you don't trust the papers they give you, go to the Carfax website yourself at carfax.com. You can also find a link to it at the top of the right margin of this page.

Examine the data carefully. Be suspicious of any vehicle that had a lot of owners, or one that came from an area where there was a lot of flooding. Many flooded cars are cleaned up and sold in other parts of the country. Flooded cars have hidden damage. Never buy one.

Buying a Used Car from a Private Party

If you are buying a used car directly from the owner, ask them to provide the Carfax history report. Unlike used car dealers, private sellers may not want to do this. This is not a problem. You can get a free carfax history report yourself.

Make a deal with the seller. Tell them that you will get the Carfax history report yourself, but that they must deduct any cost you incur from the sales price. At the most this will be $35. Often it will be less or nothing. If the seller refuses to do this, they are hiding something. Don't buy the used car.

Go to the Carfax website at carfax.com. A link to it can also be found at the top of the right margin of this page.

Enter the VIN number of the used car you want to buy. Double then triple check that you entered the VIN number correctly. These numbers are very long and it is easy to make a mistake. Confirm that the report is talking about the specific brand, style, and year of the vehicle.

Examine the data carefully. Be suspicious of any vehicle that had a lot of owners, or one that came from an area where there was a lot of flooding. Many flooded cars are cleaned up and sold in other parts of the country. Flooded cars have hidden damage. Never buy one.