Vehicle History Reports for Canada and the US
WHO should get a vehicle history report?
Anyone looking to purchase a "new" used vehicle. We provide access to reports for Canadian and US residents. Please read on...
WHAT is a vehicle history report?
A vehicle history report (also known as a vehicle title search) can tell you the odometer readings, registration history, major accidents, and much more about the history of a vehicle that may make the purchase of that vehicle a bad investment.
What is included in a vehicle history report?
The following items, if known, will be included on a report in great detail:
- Salvaged, junked, or dismantled.
- Rebuilt/reconstructed.
- Damage from flood, hail, or fire.
- Classified a total loss or "write off".
- Airbag deployment.
- Accidents with descriptions.
- Used as a crash test vehicle.
- Mileage accuracy.
- Odometer rollback and mileage consistancy checks.
- Lemon check.
- Number of owners and date/location of ownership.
- Leased vehicle.
- Stolen.
- Used as a rental or fleet vehicle.
- Used as a taxi or police car.
- Recall check.
- Warranty check.
What is NOT included in a vehicle history report?
- Previous owners' names and addresses (privacy reasons).
- Information about pre-1981 vehicles.
- Lien release information.
- Routine service & repair information.
These exclusions are minor in comparison with the information the report does
provide.
WHERE do I get a vehicle history report?
A well-known provider of vehicle history reports, and one that Used Cars Ontario™
can confidently recommend for vehicles in Canada and the US, is CARFAX. Their
nationwide database provides a detailed vehicle history report in seconds.
You will need the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) of the car you are going
to buy. You can find this number on the vehicle title or under the vehicle's
windshield. Many of the ads here at Used Cars Ontario™ include the VIN
in the details.
Pricing for a single report is US$19.99
Pricing for UNLIMITED reports is just US$24.99 (great value!)
If you order the unlimited reports option, you can lookup any number of vehicles
for 30 days. This is perfect if you are currently shopping for a used vehicle
but haven't decided on one yet. Spending a few dollars now for a history report
can save you a lot more in the future.
Click on the following link for a FREE check to see if any records are available
on a particular vehicle:
Free
CARFAX Record Check
(If you'd like to see those records, you'll have to pay.)
Click the following link to order a vehicle history report right away:
Order
CARFAX Vehicle History Reports
WHEN should I get a vehicle history report?
As soon as you starting looking for a "new" used vehicle! This report
is invaluable and can save you many hours of search time by quickly eliminating
the lemons.
WHY get a vehicle history report?
We highly recommend getting a history report before buying any used vehicle.
Your "new" used car may look clean and shiney, but if you check the
vehicle's history report, you may find that it was salvaged. Getting the report
helps protect you against buying used vehicles with costly hidden problems.
The CARFAX vehicle history report should be used as one important tool, along
with a vehicle inspection and a test drive, to make a better decision about
your next used car.
...and by clicking the CARFAX links on this website to purchase your report,
you help support us and keep our services FREE! Thank you!
Free CARFAX Record Check
Order CARFAX Vehicle History Reports
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