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Carfax: Vehicle History Reporting Service

Carfax is an online vehicle history reporting service that provides consumers with information on a used car's history including accidents, repairs, number of owners, and more.

What is Carfax?

Carfax is an online vehicle history reporting service founded in 1984 that provides consumers and businesses with detailed information on a used vehicle's history. The reports include things like:

• Accident and damage history including location and severity
• Number of owners
• Service and repair history
• Open recalls and safety issues
• Registration details and locations
• Estimated mileage based on historical data
• Title information including brands, salvage, and more

Carfax obtains its vehicle history information from over 100,000 sources including auto auctions, state DMVs, service and repair shops, dealerships, warranty companies, police and fire departments, and insurance companies. It has historical data on over 20 billion vehicles.

Consumers use Carfax reports to check a used car's background before purchasing to avoid buying a vehicle that has had major damage, fraud issues, or unsafe open recalls. The reports help provide peace of mind and allow used car buyers to negotiate a fair price.

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