You are ready to buy a pre-owned vehicle. But what is its history? How can you feel confident that the car you are buying is up to snuff and meets your standards? Or perhaps you want to sell your current vehicle or trade it in. How can you make sure you’re getting the top price? The best place to start is finding out if it has a clean Carfax report.
How Does Carfax Work?
Based on the VIN of a vehicle, Carfax can provide the known history of any vehicle. Carfax gets data from over 112,000 different sources. A Carfax report holds lots of detailed information. Here’s some of what it provides:
- Accident reports – shows any accidents, including if the airbags have been deployed
- Mileage – making certain that the odometer has not been altered
- Manufacturer recalls – will check on any open recalls
- Service history – provides a history of service maintenance and offers insight to any issues
- Number of owners – fewer owners can show that a vehicle is a better investment for the long run
- Liens – identify problem titles
- What was the vehicle used for – personal or commercial
You can read a list of data sources and more that is included on the reports at Carfax.com.
How Can You Get a Carfax Report?
You can purchase a Carfax report from Carfax.com. OR you can get a FREE Carfax report on any of our used vehicle inventory that we offer. While viewing a used vehicle on our website, click on the “Show me the Carfax” button and instantly see the vehicle history report. Plus, you will get a value of what it’s worth.
Carfax Reviews
Another helpful tip about Carfax is the availability of online reviews. You can search by dealerships and read reviews about their sales and service. Here in Spokane, we have been honored to be named best of the best as a Carfax top-rated dealer, given for providing excellent customer service. Our customers voted and their voices were heard. Check it out:
What’s Next?
Now that you are armed with the historical details of a used vehicle, you are better informed to make the right decision. Still have questions about finding the right used car or about trading one in? Reach out to our helpful sales staff to answer your questions. Feel free to call us or contact us online.
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