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Carfax doesn't have all the answers... Posted by Larry West [Email] (#1140) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Larry West) on Mon, 18 Feb 2008 04:03:23 In Reply to: carfax info confusion, csd, Mon, 18 Feb 2008 02:50:13 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Carfax wants you to think that, though...
It is common for Carfax reports to have no maintenance items at all on the reports. Carfax data is based on publicly available information (registration,titles, etc.) and reported information (accidents, maintenance, etc.).
Not every state reports registration renewals, though most do seem to report title changes (changes in ownership).
Accidents may or may not get into a Carfax report. It is not impossible for a car to have been in an accident and nothing shows up on Carfax, and occasionally, the reverse is true.
Carfax reports can be a useful guide when you know the limitations. I wouldn't base a purchasing decision solely on it, though.
Larry West
2002 Arc Sedan
1990 900
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