CARFAX: Number of Cars with Recalls ‘Alarmingly High’
More than 2.5 billion vehicles with “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside” orders are in need of fixing, according to CARFAX data.
IAA Announces Launch of CARFAX Canada Vehicle History Reports
This launch will allow buyers to fully view any available vehicle history report — with no limits or restrictions — paying only when they purchase the vehicle.
Carfax Database Hits 20 Billion Records
More than 112,000 domestic and international sources that report vehicle information to Carfax contributed to the milestone, according to Carfax.
Arkansas Body Shop Files Complaint with Attorney General over CARFAX Reporting Issue
Golden’s Paint & Body Shop concluded that its identity was stolen after a customer’s repair appeared on a CARFAX report that listed “repair facility” as the source of the information, even though Golden’s did not report it.
Auto Damage Experts Warns Against Insurer Attempts to Use CARFAX to Resolve Diminished Value Claims
According to ADE, an Allstate claims person offered a diminished value claim settlement based on information obtained from a portion of a CARFAX vehicle history report referred to as “History Impact.”
Carfax Implements Free Airbag Checks for Customers
Carfax issued the following statement regarding the recent announcement by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA)/Department of Transportation on the use of counterfeit airbags: “This announcement underscores the importance of checking the history of used cars,” said Larry Gamache, communications director at Carfax. “Airbags are one of most crucial parts of
CARFAX Introduces Repair Advantage Program for Body Shops
“Participating shops more effectively market their business, build trust in the repair and help maintain their customers’ vehicle values,” says CARFAX.
Assured Performance Partners with CARFAX to Report Repairs with 100 Percent OEM Part Usage
Assured Performance Network announced today it has entered into an agreement with CARFAX to report when a vehicle is repaired using 100 percent OEM collision repair parts if the vehicle was already reported as damaged. The repair reporting also requires the shop and consumer’s permission. Buyers and sellers of used cars will now have information
Q&A: CARFAX Answers Questions About New Collision Repair Data Reporting
Ever since CARFAX unveiled its new Repair Advantage Program (RAP) that will enable it to include collision repair data provided by data partners in its well-known vehicle history reports, repairers have been eager for more specifics. BodyShop Business recently conducted an interview with Nancy Fiorino, director of RAP, and Gerry Bayer, vice president of data,