What Is a Carfax Certified Dealer?

Carfax certified dealers have instant access to vehicle history reports.

Carfax provides detailed information on the history of all used vehicles manufactured in 1981 or later. By collaborating with Carfax, certified dealers can instantly receive a vehicle history report by sending the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the Carfax database.

Eligibility

Businesses eligible to be Carfax certified dealers include car dealerships, auto repair and parts stores, banks, finance companies, insurance companies, investigators, law offices and car auctions. Potential dealers must first fill out and submit an online application listed on the Carfax website or call 1-800-444-0145 to sign up.

Benefits

Carfax certified dealers are able to provide customers with a detailed car history report, add reports to cars advertised online and find out the history of a vehicle before purchasing at an auction. Dealers also have access to website and showroom sales tools for their business.

Report Information

Carfax history reports may include number of owners, maintenance records, title information, flood damage and accident history. Dealers and prospective buyers can also find out odometer readings, lemon history, previous use of vehicle and state emissions inspection results.

References

• Carfax: Build Consumer Confidence and Bring More Value To Your Business
• Carfax Dealer Program: Carfax Sign Up
• Carfax: About Us