What is a Carfax report?

A Carfax report is a detailed vehicle report that provides information about the car's history. It is available in the US market and is widely used by used car buyers to check whether the vehicle has any hidden problems or a history of collisions, flooding or other serious damage.

Why should you purchase a Carfax report?

It is worth purchasing a Carfax report because it can provide valuable information about the history of a used car, which can significantly influence your purchasing decision. Here are some reasons why a Carfax report is useful:

1. Collision History: The Carfax report contains information about any recorded collisions or accidents the vehicle has been involved in. This will tell you if the car has had major damage or safety issues that could affect its value and safety.
2. Service History: The Carfax report may include information about regular services and inspections. You can check whether the vehicle has been properly maintained and whether oil changes and other maintenance were performed according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
3. Title History: Find out if the vehicle has ever been marked salvage or has any other irregularities in its title history. This is important because a vehicle with such problems may be more difficult to sell in the future.
4. Mileage: A Carfax report can help verify that the odometer reading matches the documentation and the actual condition of the vehicle.
5. Registration History: You can see how many times a vehicle has been registered and in which states or geographic areas. This can help you understand your vehicle's travel history and detect any registration issues.
6. Ownership Information: The Carfax report may include information about the number of previous owners of the vehicle, which can help determine whether the car has been frequently transferred between owners.

Purchasing a Carfax report is especially important if you plan to buy a used car from an unknown seller. This helps you avoid potential problems and hidden vehicle defects, and helps you make well-informed decisions. However, remember that the Carfax report may not contain all the information, so it is always worth inspecting the car carefully, test driving it and consulting with a mechanic before purchasing.

Are there free reports?

In your search for information about this report, you may have come across offers to receive it at no cost. However, we would like to emphasize that such offers usually only offer general information from the first block of the report, which are intended to encourage you to purchase the full version. It is worth realizing that the database services that provide these reports are paid and their content is protected by intellectual property rights at the state level.

Report content

1. **Vehicle Summary:** At the very beginning of the report you will find a general description of the vehicle, including its make, model, year of production, VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) and registration number.
2. **Collision History:** The Carfax report contains information about any recorded collisions or accidents the vehicle has been involved in. You can find out when and where these events took place and what their consequences were.
3. **Service history:** Information about technical inspections, oil changes, repairs and maintenance. You can find out whether the vehicle has been regularly serviced and maintained according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
4. **Title History:** Information about the vehicle's title history, including whether it has ever been marked "salvage" or has had other title irregularities.
5. **Mileage:** Thanks to the Carfax report, you can verify whether the odometer reading is consistent with the documentation and the actual condition of the vehicle.
6. **Registration History:** The Carfax report provides information on the number of previous registrations a vehicle was registered in and in which states or geographic areas it was registered.
7. **Ownership Information:** Information about the number of previous owners of the vehicle and the length of time the vehicle has been in their possession.
8. **Inspection and emissions information:** The report may include data on vehicle inspections and emissions test results.
9. **Maintenance history:** Information on repairs, parts replacement and other vehicle maintenance activities.
10. **Other important information:** Additional relevant information may also appear on your Carfax report, such as leasing history, inspection results, vehicle price changes, etc.

The Carfax report is a compilation of this information from sources such as vehicle registration agencies, car repair shops, insurers and other institutions that deal with vehicle maintenance. With this data, buyers can better understand the history of the vehicle and assess its condition before purchasing.

Information on the number of owners

The Carfax report shows the number of previous owners of the vehicle. This information is important to a potential buyer because it can provide some clues about the vehicle's history and use. It can also help you understand if the car has been frequently passed between owners, which can affect its value and history.

Typical owner count information you'll find on a Carfax report includes:

1. **Number of Previous Owners:** This is basic information that gives the number of people who owned the vehicle before the current seller.
2. **Ownership Periods:** The Carfax report may also include information about the length of time each previous owner had the vehicle in their possession. This can help you understand how long an owner used the vehicle before selling it.
3. **Changes of Ownership:** In some cases, the report may include detailed information about changes in ownership, such as dates and locations of title transfers.