A vehicle is one of the biggest purchases you will make, and for most people, one that you will put to use every single day. Especially if you are buying … Read more
Protect Your Vehicle and Your Wallet With an Extended Auto Warranty
Buying Used Cars “As Is”
What does it mean when a car is sold “as is”? It means that the transaction occurs for the car in whatever condition it is in at the moment of … Read more
How Hidden Damage Can Affect Used Car Values
When looking to buy a used car it is important to know how much the car that you are interested in is worth. Many different factors determine vehicle value, for … Read more
The Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy: How to Protect Yourself from Sandy-Flooded Cars
Thousands of cars are damaged every time a storm hits, and Hurricane Sandy was no exception. Due to the excessive amount of rain that caused flooding, many cars were submerged … Read more
Proper Car Maintenance
In order to prolong your car’s lifespan, it’s important to take care of it. Maintaining your vehicle helps its parts run smoothly and last longer. Getting the proper car maintenance … Read more
Buying a Used Car Online
Before there was the option to shop for cars online, you’d have to spend hours flipping through newspaper ads, or take a weekend to drive around from dealership to dealership … Read more
Ownership History for Used Cars
What’s in it for me? If you’re looking at cars for sale by owner, a one-owner car may be the way to go. These cars tend to have fewer miles, … Read more
Buying a Car from a Private Seller
What’s in it for me? Buying from a private seller can be a great way to save money, especially if you’re on a budget. Since they’re not professional salespeople, you … Read more
Buying a Car For Your Teenager
With summer break coming to a close, many parents are thinking about buying a car for their high school and college students before they go back to school. If you’re … Read more
The Smartbuyer Checklist suggested what to look for while inspecting the car
I recently purchased a CARFAX package to research backrounds on a Volvo model. Since I had little experience with Volvo the CARFAX info was critical. Having looked at over 12 … Read more
CARFAX saved me from a costly mistake
I was going to buy a low milage Expedition in excellant condition. I ran a CARFAX which showed the car was last smogged with over 200,000 miles on it and … Read more
Pre-Purchase Inspection Tips When Buying a Used Car
You’ve taken a test drive and gotten a CARFAX report, now it’s time for the next step – a pre-purchase inspection. This inspection gives you an expert opinion on the … Read more
Taking a Test Dive
Before You Drive: Start by adjusting the steering wheel, mirrors and seats for optimum visibility and comfort. Sometimes the seller will roll the windows down, turn on the radio and … Read more
New vs. Used Cars
Before beginning your car search, the first thing you need to consider is – Should I buy a new or used car? New and used cars for sale have their … Read more
Where to find the best used cars
Car Dealerships You can go to franchise or independent car dealerships when looking for a used car. Franchise and independent dealers both sell used cars, but franchise dealerships also sell … Read more
CARFAX saved me from making a costly mistake
My wife and I purchased a 5 vehicle CARFAX package when we decided to get her a new car. I’m sure glad we did, the dealers choices were mostly northern … Read more
Open Recalls by State – An Infographic
How many open recalls did your state have for sale online in 2011? Open Recalls are an accident waiting to happen. Check your car for free today at recall.carfax.com. Did … Read more
What can you learn about a car from a CARFAX report?
This interactive video gives an overview of some of the things you can learn about a vehicle from a CARFAX Vehicle History Report. View on YouTube for the best experience.
Are Cars Getting Safer? An infographic on Vehicle Crash Statistics
Vehicle safety is important. In this infographic we take a look at motor vehicle crash statistics from 1990 to 2009 to help answer the question “Are Cars Getting Safer?”
Understanding Safety Ratings
One of the most important factors to consider when purchasing a new or used vehicle is safety and reliability. Thankfully through CARFAX you can view the auto industry’s leading … Read more
