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CARFAX receives information on accidents in most states when an official police report is filed. The level of detail in the accident record varies by

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Airbag Deployment

Occurs when the driver, passenger or side airbag has been used or deployed during a crash or other incident. If an airbag has been deployed, new or r

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Auto auctions provide CARFAX with odometer readings for vehicles bought and sold at auction. Approximately 31% of used cars sold at dealerships are p

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Automotive Recycler

Vehicles sold at an automotive recycler are often totaled by insurance companies. The majority of these vehicles are 1) rebuilt and sold as a complet

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A title is bonded when the owner has no proof of ownership during the titling process. The bond remains in effect for three years or until the vehicl

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Built to Non U.S. Standards

Vehicle previously registered or titled outside of the U.S. and may not comply with U.S. safety and emissions standards.

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Canadian Total Loss

Please see Total Loss.

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Collision Repair Facility

A collision repair facility specializes in repairing vehicle damage caused by accidents and other incidents. A vehicle inspection completed by your d

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Vehicle was registered for business purposes.

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Vehicles used in crash tests are supposed to be sold as junk vehicles. Institutions that test these vehicles disclose this information to CARFAX to h

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A curbstoner is a person who purchases vehicles at volumes that require a dealer license and then poses as a private seller to sell to unsuspecting b

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Damage Disclosure

When the owner discloses to a DMV or other CARFAX source that the vehicle sustained damage. The extent of damage can range from minor to severe. CARF

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Refers to the date when the transaction occurred.

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Dealer Service Company

Dealer Service Companies assist auto dealers in managing their inventories. These companies offer data services in the areas of mass marketing, maint

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Dismantled Title

The vehicle sustained major damage to one or more major component parts and the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair mar

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Exceeds Mechanical Limits

A vehicle with a 5

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In most states, odometer law requires that vehicles less than 10 years old report odometer readings. Vehicles over 10 years old are often exempt from

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Failed Emissions Inspection

The emissions check performed during a vehicle inspection indicated the vehicle was emitting more than allowable emissions standards and/or had missi

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CARFAX receives information on vehicle fires from most U.S. jurisdictions. These events are taken from the actual fire department reports compiled at

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When the first owner(s) obtains a title from a Department of Motor Vehicles as proof of ownership.

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Fleet Management Company

Fleet Management Companies manage the financing, insurance, maintenance and repair of corporate or government fleet vehicles. Fleet companies are typ

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Vehicle was registered or sold to a company that manages vehicle fleets.

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Flood Damage Title

States issue flood titles when a vehicle has been in a flood or has received extensive water damage.

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In most cases, a vehicle is inspected for frame damage after an accident or other incident. All levels of accidents from minor to severe can cause fr

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General Comments

CARFAX reports display important information in the General Comments column of the Detailed Vehicle History. Comments will vary, depending on the inf

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Vehicle was registered by a public institution.

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Grey Market Vehicle

Vehicle previously registered or titled outside of the U.S. and may not comply with U.S. safety and emissions standards.

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A Gross Polluter is a vehicle that fails an emissions inspection with below

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Hail Damage Title

The vehicle sustained major damage due to hail. In most states, hail damage titles are issued when the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operati

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The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) Investigative Services Division is Canada\'s leading provider of investigative services to the insurance industr

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Information Source

CARFAX receives data from thousands of public and private sources. The information source refers to the source or provider of the vehicle history inf

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Many states or counties require annual or biennial emissions and/or safety inspections. Odometer readings are collected at the time of the inspection

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A Junk Title is issued on a vehicle damaged to the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value; or

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When someone leases a car from a dealer, the dealer actually sells the vehicle to a leasing company. The leasing company then collects payments for t

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Lemon Law Vehicle

A vehicle with major problems that has been repurchased by or had its price renegotiated with the manufacturer. The state marks its official records

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A lien is an ownership right to a piece of property. When a financial institution loans money to someone purchasing a vehicle, the financial institut

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A loan is when a person borrows money from a financial institution or other type of lender with an agreement to pay back the full amount plus interes

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Loss Due To Fire Title

The vehicle sustained major damage due to fire. In most states, fire damage titles are issued when the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operati

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Major Parts Removed

When a vehicle has three or more major parts removed by an automotive recycler.

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Recommended Maintenance Schedules

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Manufacturer Buyback or Lemon

A vehicle, generally with major problems, that has been repurchased by or had its price renegotiated with the manufacturer. The specific requirements

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Manufacturer Recall

Automobile manufacturers issue recall notices to inform owners of car defects that have come to the manufacturer\'s attention. Recalls also suggest i

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Manufacturer Vehicle

Manufacturer vehicles are vehicles put up for sale by the manufacturer. These vehicles are typically only available to dealers at special auctions. T

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Mileage Inconsistency

If a more recent odometer reading is less than an older reading but CARFAX is uncertain whether the discrepancy is a rollback or a clerical error, th

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Motor Vehicle Dept.

Motor Vehicle Departments issue both titles and registrations to vehicle owners. Each title or registration record on a CARFAX report does not necess

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New Owner Reported

When a vehicle is sold to a new owner, the Title must be transferred to the new owner(s) at a Department of Motor Vehicles.

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The National Insurance Crime Bureau is a not

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Not Actual Mileage Title

When the seller certifies, under the Truth

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