Selling A Used Car with a Bad CARFAX

Aug. 12, 2009 - PRLog -- The CARFAX database is the most detailed and comprehensive vehicle history database in North America. It contains over 6 billion records. These records include much information about a vehicle's history. A CARFAX Report may not include every event in a vehicle's history, but will include the data that is reported to CARFAX for a specific vehicle identification number (VIN).

The data within CARFAX is compiled from tens of thousands of sources including law enforcement and fire departments, auto repair facilities and auctions. However, some sources are not accessible by CARFAX. Still, if you're trying to sell your used vehicle more than likely there will be a comprehensive report available especially if you've owned it for years.

Below is a list of things a CARFAX can provide car buyers in the way of history and different types of information related to your vehicle.

. Problem car brands
. Maintenance history including where car has serviced
. Identify vehicles inspected and certified by manufacturers
. Reveal past accidents that resulting in repairs or vehicles damaged in fire incidents
. Damage history including those not reported to any law enforcement agencies or insurance companies
. Maintenance history including where car has serviced
. Verify emissions standards compliance
. Reveal potential odometer fraud
. Provide estimated number of owners
. Provide out-of-country history
. Vehicle driving patterns
. Cross-border activity
. Identify a stolen vehicle

Most used car owners will only have a few things on this list to be concerned about when selling their used or pre-owned vehicles.

CARFAX does will not contain the complete history of every vehicle. This vehicle history report is based only on the information supplied to CARFAX. Remember: many accidents are not reported so it may not be possible to find information on those through CARFAX. If you're buying a used car, CARFAX is quite useful but, again, you'll want to have a vehicle inspection by a qualified mechanic and a test drive before making your decision.

In this challenging economy, you may find yourself in a situation where you have to sell your car and CARFAX report on your car might make you nervous. CARFAX can definitely help protect the potential used car buyer. However, it can also hinder the seller of a pre-owned vehicle as well but it doesn't have to. Quick Cash Auto {http://www.quickcashauto.com}, a cash-for-car business, buys all types of vehicles pre-owned vehicles, many of which have a bad or less than perfect CARFAX. We also have expert auto mechanics on hand to deal with any automotive repairs if necessary to ensure that the vehicle sells for fair market price.

Now you can sell your car knowing that a CARFAX does not always have to work against you!

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