Overview of a CARFAX Vehicle History Report

What Is a CARFAX History Report?

While you’re walking through the dealership, you may have noticed that certain models offer a complimentary CARFAX History Report. For example, if you’re looking at a Ford Blue Advantage Used Vehicle, you might notice that it comes with one. At Stanley Ford McGregor, we aim to make sure that you have all the information you could possibly need before you make your final decision.

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Reading Your CARFAX History Report

When you first get this report, you might feel a little overwhelmed. Below, you’ll be able to see what the CARFAX History Report offers you section by section. Before you get started though, it’s important to note that CARFAX isn’t like every other website. It dives deep into public records so that you have the full picture before you make any major decisions.

Heading to the Vehicle Overview: This is where you’ll start, and it’s where you’ll find out how many owners the vehicle had, its mileage, and whether or not it was used for personal, commercial, or rental purposes. You’ll also find a few basic details here, like the trim, VIN, and powertrain. This section can help you quickly figure out whether you’re interested in a model or not. If everything checks out, then you can move forward to the next section, where the report dives even deeper.

Taking a Deeper Dive into the History of Your Vehicle

If you’re satisfied with the first section, then you can choose to go one layer deeper with your CARFAX Vehicle History Report. If you want to see how our models fare, and you’re near Killeen, McGregor, or Temple, then you can visit us at Stanley Ford McGregor.

Ownership History: This is where you’ll be able to learn a lot more about the previous owners, as you’ll be able to see when they bought the car in the first place. This can give you a rough idea of how many miles were driven each year, and you’ll be able to see whether or not they used it for personal or commercial purposes.
Consider the Title: Under the Title History section, you’ll be able to look for any damage that the vehicle has had over the years. For example, if the vehicle caught on fire at one point, then you’ll know about it through this section. It can even let you know if the car has received hail damage in the past.

The Final Section

If the vehicle has passed with flying colors so far, it only has one last challenge left. Below, you’ll find the rest of the information about the model, including whether or not its odometer was rolled back. This report is incredibly detailed, so you can trust that if there’s a problem, it’s likely listed somewhere on this form.

Additional History: This section is exactly what it sounds like, as you’ll be able to see if there are any open recalls, if the airbags ever deployed, and even if there was an accident.
The Timeline: If you head to Detailed History, then you’ll find a timeline of events. If you’re struggling to keep track of the car’s long history, then this should give you an easier way to identify what actually happened.

Our Ford Blue Advantage used vehicles offer complimentary reports so that you know exactly what you’re getting. You can view our selection today at Stanley Ford McGregor.

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