A CARFAX report is the foundation of safe vehicle import from the USA. It reveals accident history, flood damage, mileage manipulation and legal status. 1. What Is CARFAX? CARFAX is a vehicle history report based on the VIN number. Data sources include: - service centers - insurance companies - DMV records - police reports 2. How to Read a CARFAX Report Vehicle Overview – VIN, mileage, ownership Service History – maintenance regularity Accident Records – severity & type Title Status – clean, salvage, rebuilt 3. Red Flags - Salvage or Rebuilt Title - Flood Damage - Odometer Rollback - Structural Damage - Lemon Law Buyback 4. Green Signals - single owner - regular servicing - clean title - vehicle from dry US states CARFAX does not guarantee perfection, but it eliminates most import risks when analyzed correctly.
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CARFAX is a vehicle history report generated based on the VIN number. It is one of the most widely used tools when buying cars from the U.S. market, especially auction vehicles.
CARFAX collects data from multiple sources, including:
This allows buyers to track a vehicle’s history from its first registration through ownership changes, accidents, and legal issues.
Always check the report before bidding. CARFAX does not guarantee a problem-free purchase, but it is one of the most effective tools for verifying the history of vehicles from the U.S. In practice, it helps eliminate up to 90% of potential risks and identify issues that might only appear after importing the car. That is why checking a CARFAX report should be a standard step before every auction.
A CARFAX report consists of several key sections that together create a complete picture of the vehicle’s past.
This section includes the VIN, year of manufacture, make and model, engine version, body type, mileage, and number of owners. Mileage should increase logically over time.
Regular maintenance records indicate proper vehicle care. A lack of service records does not always mean a problem but increases uncertainty.
CARFAX lists reported accidents and damage with descriptions. It is important to distinguish minor incidents from structural damage.
This section defines the legal status of the vehicle.
In order to reduce the risk associated with importing cars from the US, at Apex Cars we analyze the CARFAX report, legal title status, and damage history before the auction. This allows our customers to know what they are actually buying before incurring any real costs.
Positive indicators include:
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