Where can I get a free car report?
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November 26th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
have you tried carfax.com but you have to have the bin number of the vehicle..not just the license plate number..
November 28th, 2008 at 6:31 am
best option is a title search through the dept of motor vehicles
November 29th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
No where, unless you try your local DMV, police department, or the manufacture. Online services say they are free, but when you finish, you are paying for something. If it’s a used car from a dealership, ask them for it before you buy.
November 30th, 2008 at 11:19 am
There are several sources for car history
- State DMVs. Very slow to respond. They only have details on registrations and brands – when a car has major damage a brand is added. Also, they will only have data for one state – if the car has moved they can’t help you. Fees vary by state.
The best source is Carfax. They collect data from over 20000 sources – and still they don’t have everything. However, it’s the most comprehensive source.
For free – since it costs the DMVs and Carfax – nobody provides it for free.
When dealers buy Carfax reports they pay a price that allows them to redistribute the report – so ask the dealer. You’ll find thousands for free on Cars and AutoTrader and many dealer web sites.