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Used Car Glossary Definition of CarFax

By Keith Griffin, About.com

Definition:

CARFAX: A CarFax report is a background check on a vehicle. Using the vehicle identification number unique to each vehicle, the report provides detailed information on everything from ownership info to accidents to the vehicle’s title history.

Also Known As: background checks, vehicle inspection reports, title histories
Common Misspellings: CarFacts
Examples: A CarFax report should be part of any used car purchase.

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