Purchasing a used car from a car dealership or as a private sale can be tricky. You have no idea the history of the car, how many accidents it has been involved in, or even if it’s the car the seller is claiming. In the past you might have had to rely only upon what the seller was telling you about the car, but now you have a report known as the Carfax Report that can help you.
Here’s a look at what a Carfax Report can tell you about a car.
Previous Owners
A Carfax Report can tell you exactly how many owners a car has had in the past. It will outline how many times the title of the car has officially changed hands. The more owners a car has had the more likely things have fallen through the cracks like accidents and damages.
Major Accidents
A Carfax Report will look at the VIN number of a car and compare it to any insurance claims that have been filed in the past. As most car owners will file insurance claims when they have been involved in an accident, this will help you understand if the car was previously damaged. However, if the car owner paid privately for the repairs the accident might not be on the report.
Vehicle Recalls
Car manufacturers will sometimes issue recalls for certain vehicles. A Carfax Report will show you any manufacturer recalls that have been issued.
Obtaining the information found in a Carfax Report will help you decide whether or not you want to purchase a particular used car.





