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Bought a used car, and went to the internet to get a report on the car itself on Car Fax. They stated using my Vin number that there were 6 reports on the car, but I had to pay to receive the information.

2007-01-05 01:59:29 · 11 answers · asked by redcee 1 in Cars & Transportation Other - Cars & Transportation

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Some dealerships here is Florida offer to show you the report for free. I think Carmax is the dealership that does it. They do it to prove they are selling you a good car.
I did check out a car for someone though on carfax because they had no internet access. They do provide you with a very detailed report of the car so I think it is worth paying for.

2007-01-05 02:03:33 · answer #1 · answered by Dave 4 · 0 0

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2016-08-30 08:56:57 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0 0

First, most of these report are just simple things like the title transfer. Not all reports on these are bad. Second, it's too late now anyway...you are suppose to check these things out first! But 6 is not a high number (as long as the car is not too new-there shouldn't be alot of transfers with newer cars) Each time someone sells and someone buys that's a report right there (title transfers) So if you are going to lose sleep over these 6 reports, just pay the fee for a one time check and be done with it. But if you are not too concerned about it since you already bought it, I would say don't waste your money anymore, after all, they usually all end up being just transfer records! Your car can be...
1) First owner buys off lot
2) Original owner sells / Second owner enters title into their name
3) Second owner sells / Third owner enters title into their name
4) Third owner sells / Forth owner enters title into their name
5) Forth owner sells / Fifth owner enters title into their name
6) Fifth owner sells / Sixth owner enters title into their name

So if it is a newer car I would wonder why it is selling so much, but if it's an older car, some people only keep cars for a couple years and find something else to move up to. If the car cannot be returned, don't waste your money, you can't change what's already done! If you do find something out you need to check your state's lemon law (In MN if you buy from a dealer and car is under 75K the lemon law protects you, over 75K and from private party...no lemon law protection and you better know what you are buying ahead of time!)

2007-01-05 02:02:30 · answer #3 · answered by schwabapoo 2 · 0 0

Two choices here.

1. Just pay to get the darn thing

2. Ask if someone that already has paid will run your VIN for free.

Oh yeah just so ya know, carfax doesn't have all the answers on cars. My car has been in an accident and it WASN'T on the carfax report. I'd still use it though.

2007-01-05 02:04:24 · answer #4 · answered by DialM4Speed 6 · 0 0

Carfax is never free but you can run a similar report from an NMVTIS
accredited provider for only $4.99 (50% OFF the usual price)
Just use this discount coupon link http://bitly.com/50OFF_report

2014-07-03 04:13:33 · answer #5 · answered by Henry22 3 · 2 0

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2017-02-08 21:44:05 · answer #6 · answered by lagrone 4 · 0 0

Unless you bought it from a dealer, who should be able to give it to you, I do not believe you can get it for free. Not that I have found.

2007-01-05 02:17:01 · answer #7 · answered by strtat2 5 · 0 0

you should have asked the dealership for one. I was able to get a free one from them before I bought the car.
I don't think you can get a free one.

2007-01-05 02:01:36 · answer #8 · answered by Ron Porkmore 4 · 1 0

Hello,
Yes, pay for it, use it 1 time, then cancel it.
Tell them you were not happy with there sevice.

2007-01-05 02:04:34 · answer #9 · answered by CHRIS-GO 2 · 1 0

go to your state motor department

2007-01-05 02:01:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

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