How to Get a Free Carfax Vehicle History Report
A free CARFAX vehicle history report lets you know what is on your vehicle history before you buy the report. You will still have to purchase the complete report however it is a great place to start learning about any used car. It is also simple to get one.
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Instructions
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Locate the VIN number of the used car you wish to research. You will find this on the dashboard of the car near the windshield or on the inside of the door frame. It is also located on your insurance card, and often available with the dealer's classified ad near the price.
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Cut and paste the VIN into notepad and save it on your computer.
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Navigate to a website that offers a free CARFAX vehicle history report and then enter the VIN into the appropriate box.
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Once on the CARFAX website, check the box that says "Free CARFAX vehicle history report" and then submit your request. It will be downloaded or sent to your email box if you provide one.
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Tips & Warnings
If the vehicle history report mentions several reports about the used car it is a wise choice to buy the full copy from CARFAX and then review all the incidents that are reported.
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Comments
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Ask for Carfax when buying a vehicle.
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Anonymous
Oct 16, 2011
Totally worthless article. Thanks for nothing, idiot!
