When considering buying a used car, it's really important to know about its history. Carfax is a popular tool for this, but it's not the only option. Let's look at other choices that can help you get the scoop on a car before you decide to buy it.
1. AutoCheck:
AutoCheck
is a service owned by a big company called Experian. They're known for being
reliable and trustworthy. They offer different report options. You can get a
report on one car, or if you need reports on several cars, you can get a
package of five reports.
AutoCheck
tells you a lot of the same things as Carfax. It gives you info about the car's
owners if it was ever sold at an auction, used as a taxi, or had any recalls,
accidents, or other problems. One cool thing it has that Carfax doesn't is
something called the AutoCheck Score. This score looks at the car's history and
helps predict if it will be reliable in the future. It checks things like
accidents, mileage, and more.
2. VINAudit Canada:
VINAudit
is another option in Canada. It gives you a detailed report on a car. The
report includes info about things like salvage or rebuilt titles,
registrations, mileage history, stolen cars, recalls, and even history in the
U.S. It's not as good as Carfax in a few ways. For example, it only has info on
accidents in some provinces, while Carfax covers the whole country. It also
doesn't check for things like liens and service records in Canada.
VINAudit
is good on pricing, though. It's much cheaper than Carfax.
3. Free VIN Checks:
In Canada,
some free services check a car's VIN number. The Insurance Bureau of Canada
(IBC) offers one of these. It helps you determine if a car has been in a flood
or has been fixed up after water damage.
Carfax
also has a free tool called a VIN decoder. It takes the VIN number and gives
you basic info about the car, like where it was made and what year it is. This
is useful but doesn't tell you anything about the car's history.
Conclusion:
When
you're buying a used car, it's really important to know if it's had any
problems in the past. Carfax is a great tool for this, but there are other
options too. AutoCheck and VINAudit are two good alternatives that give you
lots of information. Some free tools can help you get basic info about a car.
So, if you are looking for a used car for sale in London, Ontario,
you've got some great options to help you make a smart choice! For more
details, visit the Empire Auto Group website.
