What is a Carfax report?
Millions of consumers rely on CARFAX Reports every day to help them decide whether or not to buy a used car. CARFAX Reports are available for vehicles manufactured since 1981, when the 17-character VIN was standardized. A CARFAX Vehicle History Report can be used by anyone who wants to check the history of a used car.
Is there a free car history report on Carfax?
CarFax isn’t the only provider of vehicle history reports. The National Insurance Crime Bureau provides a free service called VINCheck that allows consumers to check a vehicle identification number to see if an insurance company has reported the car as a total loss or stolen. This service provides less detail than a CarFax report, however.
How do I get a used car history report?
To uncover this and much more information, you will first need the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). The VIN is your key to unlock the vehicle history with CARFAX before buying the used car. At CARFAX we give you facts, so you can make a better decision on your next used car. There are three ways to obtain a free CARFAX vehicle history report: