What is a CARFAX Vehicle History Report?

The CARFAX Vehicle History is an online report designed to help you swiftly reveal notable aspects of your car's past. It can uncover if the car has a history of accident, damage, suspected mileage fraud, high number of previous owners and much more. The report also provides crucial technical and environmental information.

CARFAX — Your Vehicle History

No issues detected? The Quick Check will tell you right away

Every CARFAX report starts with the Quick Check section, which helps you promptly discover if there are any known issues, such as damage or, mileage inconsistencies.

The Damage Overview: Inform yourself about damages or accidents abroad

In this section, you will find the information available to us regarding damages and accidents. We have information from Germany, Italy, the USA, and many other countries. Please note that not all accidents are reported to us, so like any other vehicle history provider, we may not be aware of existing damages.

The Mileage Graph: a glance is enough to keep track on the mileage development

The graph provides mileage data for available key events in a car's life. It helps you spot logical mileage progression or sudden drops, which could indicate mileage rollback.

The History Section: follow the car's history record by record

The essence of every CARFAX report is a chronologically ordered list of all records available to us from the vehicle's past. You may find inspection records, odometer readings, changes in ownership, incidents of accidents, stolen records, import information, and much more.

Great security can be yours for a small cost

Sometimes the most expensive problems hide in the most beautiful cars. With the CARFAX Vehicle History Report for a maximum of €39.99, you can discover hidden costs before they burden your wallet.

Frequently asked questions

It is best to ask the seller for the VIN before you go to see the car. If the seller is reluctant to give you the VIN, you should be careful. As our report is instantly available online, and you don't need any specific document to buy it, you can also check the car when you go to see it in person.

Checking a CARFAX report costs up to a maximum of 39.99 €. The price may get cheaper depending on the number of countries from which we have obtained information. When you enter the VIN, you can check the final price before you buy.

Also, the price per CARFAX report is lower if you buy a pack, which is a good way to check several cars and choose the right one. Moreover, buying a pack the price per report does not vary, regardless of the countries from which we have obtained information.

Buying our vehicle report is super easy. All you need is a valid email address and, preferably, the license plate or VIN number of the car you want to buy. If you don't have this information, you can still buy our report packs and use them to download the history when you have the car's information.

As for the steps to follow:

  • 1. First enter a license plate or VIN number to buy 1 CARFAX report, or choose the report pack that suits you best.

  • 2. Then enter your email address (to buy a pack of reports you will need to create an account) and you are ready to buy your vehicle report. For payment, you can choose between the different secure payment methods we offer.

We collaborate with thousands of credible data sources and meticulously verify the information's quality before it's made accessible to you. Due to the nature of the Vehicle History Business, we can't assure an error-free or complete vehicle history report. If the information we provide falls short of your expectations, please reach out to our customer service for problem resolution.