Free CARFAX Reports on AutoTrader.com

Used car shoppers looking for vehicles on AutoTrader.com now have access to free Carfax Vehicle History Reports on hundreds of thousands of cars. AutoTrader.com automatically links its vehicle listings to free Carfax reports on vehicles for sale from participating dealers. The two companies joined forces in September of this year to help used car buyers and sellers make better decisions by improving online used car listings.


"Carfax Vehicle History Reports are now available with the simple click of a mouse," said Larry Gamache, communications director at Carfax. "Like photos, every used car seller should include a Carfax report and consumers should expect them. Along with a pre-purchase inspection by a certified mechanic it's the best protection when buying online."

"Listing vehicles on AutoTrader.com enables sellers to reach the largest number of potential buyers," said Chip Perry, president and chief executive officer, AutoTrader.com. "Carfax Vehicle History Reports enhance the overall value of used cars for both buyers and sellers and provides prospective buyers with more robust information."

Carfax and AutoTrader.com are among two of the most popular automotive Web sites. Tens of thousands of dealers rely on the services these two companies provide to help maximize the value of their used cars. Now the more than 10 million in-market car shoppers who look at these cars on AutoTrader.com each month have free access to on-the-spot vehicle history information provided by Carfax-subscribing dealers.

Consumers should note that the seller must first purchase the report, but it is then available for any consumer to see.

posted by Consumer Help Web Editorial Team at 9:56 AM |