How to Get a Cheap CARFAX Report
Just about every car buyer understands the importance of finding out about a used car's history. The CARFAX report has become synonymous with reviewing a car's history. While it is important to learn about a car's history, many car buyers are on a budget and don't want to spend hard earned money purchasing several CARFAX reports. There are ways you can save money and get a cheap (if not free) CARFAX report.
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Negotiate with the car dealer. One way to get a cheap CARFAX report is to request the car dealership to throw in a free report as part of the incentive to purchase the car. Hone your negotiation skills. Any car dealer worth her salt wants to do what it takes to get the sale. If the final sale is contingent on getting a free CARFAX report, consider the report in the bag (the free bag).
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Search for a car by using the CARFAX used car database. In addition to providing used car history report, CARFAX also compiles a database of cars for sale. Each of the cars in the database offer free CARFAX reports just by clicking on the link entitled "free CARFAX Vehicle History Reports." Each car in the database has the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee. In other words, if the vehicle has title problems such as salvage, junk, flood or lemon title, they will buy the vehicle back.
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Find dealers that belong to the CARFAX online member dealership program. Dealers that participate in the program are able to obtain CARFAX reports at a discounted price. It is much easier to get a discounted or even free CARFAX report form member dealers. Check out the CARFAX Online site and insert your zip code. It will bring up all dealers in your area that are members of the program. Once you find them, search their inventory and negotiate a discounted or free CARFAX report.
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Tips & Warnings
Do your homework. While the CARFAX history report is a great tool in helping to make a car buying decision, a reliable mechanic and your gut will do much to help in purchasing the right automobile.
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