A CARFAX® report is an excellent resource for learning about a pre-owned vehicle’s history. However, depending on your car’s previous owners, your history report might be missing critical information. That’s why Hall Nissan Virginia Beach has assembled this guide to info your CARFAX® report might not tell you.
Maintenance History
Nissan dealers work directly with CARFAX® to report all major and minor maintenance appointments, including significant repairs and part replacements. However, if the car’s previous owner went to an independent auto repair shop for service, it may not be reported to CARFAX®. As a result, you may have unknown repairs or part replacements.
Accident History
Your previous owner should have contacted their insurance company if they were in an accident. That accident might not appear on your CARFAX® report if they didn't.
Correct Odometer Information
The state of Virginia requires an odometer reading when you transfer a title. However, if your previous owner wasn’t thorough with their inspection, the odometer reading on your CARFAX® report may be missing or inconsistent.
Import Information
A CARFAX® report should tell you whether a car has been imported from another country. However, depending on how thorough the driver was with filing information, the car’s history before coming to the U.S. may be missing.
Multiple Drivers
When a driver changes their title, CARFAX® will update their report on the car. However, the car’s owner might have let other people drive the vehicle — which could be missing in the car’s history report.
Study Your CARFAX® Report in Virginia Beach, VA
When you buy a pre-owned Nissan vehicle from our dealership, we’ll have a comprehensive CARFAX® report for you. If you’re unsure about any vehicle history details, contact Hall Nissan Virginia Beach today.