Benefits of a CARFAX Used Vehicle Report

Purchasing a used vehicle can be a very wise financial decision. Typically, pre-owned cars cost a fraction of what the same vehicle in the latest model year costs brands new. However, there are some unknowns when buying a used car. Has it been in any accidents? Has it sustained water damage? Have there been any major repairs or part replacements? Is the title clean? Luckily, we here at Brewster Ford can help you get a CARFAX used vehicle report to help you get all the details on the vehicle you’re considering before you make your purchase.

What’s a CARFAX Used Vehicle Report?

A CARFAX used vehicle report is a comprehensive document listing all accidents, model recalls, damage, title issues, previous services, and past owners. It’s incredibly helpful for prospective buyers to have this report to make an informed decision about whether the vehicle is worth the asking price or has too much liability based on past accidents. We here at Brewster Ford are happy to provide CARFAX used vehicle reports for our pre-owned cars, trucks, crossovers, and SUVs to help you make an informed decision about the vehicle you’re interested in purchasing.

What Information Is Included in a CARFAX Used Vehicle Report?

CARFAX used vehicle reports include a substantial amount of information prospective buyers can use to make a smart used vehicle buying decision. You can expect to see information and details on a CARFAX used vehicle report, such as the following:

• History of car accidents.
• Damage history and the severity of that damage.
• Location and point of impact of any damage.
• Records of repaired damage.
• Airbag deployment data.
• Structural damage to the vehicle.
• Oil change history.
• Tire rotation history.
• Open recalls for the make and model.
• Brake rotator replacement history.
• Transmission replacement history.
• Safety inspection history.
• Type of use the vehicle incurred, for example, personal vehicle, rental car, or business vehicle.
• The number of previous owners.
• The names of previous owners.
• States the vehicle was owned in.
• The length that each owner had the vehicle.
• The last reported mileage on the vehicle.
• Any evidence of odometer rollbacks.
• Flood damage.
• Lemon title information.
• Other title information as appropriate to the specific vehicle.

As you can see, a CARFAX used vehicle report is incredibly detailed and can help you understand the car’s life before it arrives on our lot. Understanding the vehicle’s history can help you assess the value of the used car you’re interested in purchasing and decide whether you think it’s the right car for you.

Where Does This Information Come From?

CARFAX gathers its data from an enormous number of reliable sources — over 100,000, in fact. The company uses the vehicle identification number (VIN) to search through appropriate vehicle databases to find valuable information about the car’s history. A few examples of where the used car information found on the report comes from include the following:

• Car manufacturers.
• Police and other law enforcement agencies.
• State inspection services.
• Vehicle auctions.
• Mechanics and other car repair businesses.
• Car dealerships.
• Car rental companies.

Benefits of Receiving a CARFAX Used Vehicle Report

CARFAX used vehicle reports are often indispensable for used car buyers. A few of the primary benefits of getting this report before making your purchase are as follows:

• Vehicle confirmation: A CARFAX used vehicle report makes it easy to verify that you’re purchasing the car you think you’re purchasing. Since CARFAX uses the VIN to gather data, you can quickly compare the VIN on the report to the one on the vehicle and make sure it matches.
• Red flags: Sometimes, used vehicles can look impeccable on the exterior and interior but harbor some mechanical issues under the hood. You’ll learn about any issues when you get a CARFAX used vehicle report.
• Service history: Knowing the service history of the car you want to purchase is incredibly useful. You’ll have the dates of the last oil change, tire rotation, and other regular services to help you plan these future visits for the correct time.
• Mileage verification: While it’s gotten harder and harder to turn back the odometer to make it look like the vehicle has fewer miles than it does, it’s not impossible. The CARFAX report can verify the mileage to ensure you’re not using incorrect information when purchasing the car.
• Title problems: The last thing you want when purchasing a vehicle is to have false information about the vehicle’s title. These issues can be challenging to fix if you discover them after completing the purchase. A CARFAX vehicle report can ensure you don’t buy a car with a bad title.

Used Vehicles at Brewster Ford

We’re proud to offer a range of used vehicles at various price points at Brewster Ford. We have several categories of used cars to help you narrow down what you’re looking for and stay within your budget. The categories of used vehicles you can find are as follows:

• Used cars: Used cars include any vehicle with at least one previous owner. This umbrella category includes all our pre-owned vehicles, and it can give you a good sense of price points and what’s currently available on our lot.
• Certified pre-owned: Certified pre-owned vehicles must pass a thorough multi-point inspection to receive this designation. These are typically the newest cars on our lot and usually, come with generous warranties for which other used cars might not qualify.
• One CARFAX owner: Vehicles in this category have only had one previous owner. These vehicles can be older models or newer models, but they’re often in excellent condition since they’ve only had one person own them in the car’s lifetime.

CARFAX used vehicle reports give buyers peace when searching for their next car. We proudly provide CARFAX used vehicle reports for our used cars at Brewster Ford so that our customers know the exact history of their potential car. Call us or stop by today to learn more about CARFAX vehicle reports and to see the excellent selection of used cars on our lot.

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