CARFAX is an international provider of vehicle history information and helps support safe and transparent trading in used vehicles. By using CARFAX reports, you have access to additional information about a vehicle, allowing you as a buyer or seller to make better-informed decisions.
How much does a CARFAX report cost?
A CARFAX report costs €6.95 per request.
The costs are invoiced monthly based on the number of reports requested.
Why should I use the CARFAX integration?
With the CARFAX integration, you can:
✔ Gain more insight into a vehicle's history.
✔ Assess vehicles more thoroughly before buying or selling.
✔ Increase transparency during the trading process.
✔ Identify potential risks at an earlier stage.
✔ Provide greater confidence to trading partners.
A CARFAX report is a valuable addition to the vehicle information already available within CarCollect.
What information does a CARFAX report contain?
Depending on the vehicle and the available data, a CARFAX report may contain information about:
Previous registrations.
Ownership history.
Historical mileage readings.
Damage history (if recorded).
Import and export information.
Vehicle usage.
Other historical vehicle information.
This gives you a more complete picture of a vehicle's background and history.
Who is the CARFAX integration useful for?
The CARFAX integration is suitable for both buyers and sellers within CarCollect.
For buyers
As a buyer, you can:
Check the vehicle history before placing a bid.
Gain more confidence in the background of a vehicle.
Better assess potential risks before making a purchase.
Place a better-informed bid.
For sellers
As a seller, you can:
Provide additional transparency to potential buyers.
Increase confidence in your vehicle listings.
Support buyers with additional vehicle information.
Improve the marketability of vehicles.
When should I use a CARFAX report?
A CARFAX report is particularly valuable when you:
Want to purchase a vehicle.
Trade a vehicle internationally.
Want more certainty about the vehicle's history.
Want additional information alongside the inspection and vehicle description.
Are assessing a vehicle with an unknown or extensive history.
Tips for getting the most out of CARFAX
Always use a CARFAX report as a supplement to the other information available within CarCollect.
Also check:
✔ The vehicle photos.
✔ The vehicle description.
✔ Any inspection reports.
✔ The visible condition of the vehicle.
By combining multiple sources of information, you get the most complete picture of a vehicle and can make better trading decisions.
Tip: combine CARFAX with other CarCollect features
The CARFAX integration works well together with other CarCollect features:
JP Cars integration → for additional vehicle and market data.
Inspection Manager → for inspection reports from external inspection companies.
Online Valuation → to value vehicles quickly and completely online.
Customer Card → to gain more insight into the buyer or seller you are trading with.
By combining vehicle history, inspection data and market information, you can increase confidence during the buying and selling process and make better-informed trading decisions.