Through its reputation and service, CARFAX has pretty much become the industry standard for learning about any vehicle's past. In today's economy with expendable cash not as readily available as was when the economy was booming, car buyers have to make sure their hard earned cash is purchasing the best vehicle their money can afford.

Obtaining a Free CARFAX Report

There are several ways in which a consumer can obtain a free vehicle history report. It doesn't take much wrangling or heavy negotiating. In the past consumers would pay the fee in order to obtain the report, but in this economy, throwing in a free CARFAX car history report can be the difference between an automobile dealer making a sale and or watching an unsatisfied customer walk out the door.

Use the CARFAX Vehicle Search Service

CARFAX offers a free service for consumers looking for pre owned vehicles. On their website they have a database that is populated by vehicles from dealerships that are subscribing members to the CARFAX history report service. All the consumer has to do is put in the search criteria and look through the database. Each and every vehicle listed in the database provides a free vehicle history report. Therefore, consumers do not have to request or pay for such information. It's provided for free.

Consumers have the added benefit of the CARFAX buyback guarantee. If a vehicle purchased through the CARFAX database is later found to have a defective title, such as the vehicle was an insurance company salvage, had a fire or flood damage title or if the vehicle is titled as a lemon, CARFAX will buy the vehicle back.

Search for Member Auto Dealerships

Some car buyers prefer to touch and feel the car in person rather than view the vehicle online. Such buyers can search for local dealerships that subscribe to the CARFAX dealer online program. All the consumer has to do is visit the website, insert a zip code and the online service provides a listing of dealerships in the local area.