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Originally Posted by ebumdude
If Carfax came back clean and you are happy with the vehicle, I'd say "Grab your balls and jump in"...
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CarFax is
WORTHLESS!!!!!!!
They are only responsible for the data sources they have agreements with. Example:
I bought my 2002 Volvo S80 T6 used. When I bought it (reputable dealer) I pulled a CarFax report, took it to my trusted mechanic and to a used car wholesaler/body shop owner friend. Everything checked out and was clean, no accidents or service other than routine. Even the wholesaler's paint gauge and eyeball said everything was kosher. 2 years later when I went to sell the car, I provided my CarFax to a prospective buyer. He pulled one and accused me of fraud because the current report showed an accident. It was from before I bought the car. I contacted the shop that did the repair and they showed me the file and pictures. They are now my body shop for life because their repair was top notch and undetectable.
That said, I called CarFax to complain. Their response was that the accident data was from a source they recently added and therefore they have no liability since the fine print of their "guarantee" states that they are only responsible for data sources they have agreements with. Like nay database, it is only as good as the data in it.
Caveat Emptor
