Get the MOST accident, damage, & service information.

Almost half of the used cars in the U.S. have been in an accident.

CARFAX Vehicle History Report

36+ Billion Records

CARFAX created the Vehicle History Report in 1986. Today, we have the largest vehicle history database on record—more than 36 billion records from more than 165,000 data sources. On average, we add 7.2 million records a day. This information helps dealers make timely decisions with confidence.

Trusted Brand

With 99% brand recognition, CARFAX is the brand consumers ask for by name. The name CARFAX is synonymous with trust and credibility, and that translates into confidence in your dealership.

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CARFAX Damage Severity Scale

The Most Accident Information

Accident history is the #1 concern for used car shoppers. CARFAX has the most accident information, including location and severity details. This information helps dealers make sound buying decisions and eliminate customer concerns.

Only CARFAX has severity details included on 88% of accident and damage events.

CARFAX Drives Consumer Confidence

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CARFAX Advantage
Buy smarter with accident, damage, service information no one else has.
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Service more and increase trades with VIN-specific alerts sent on your behalf by CARFAX to your customers
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