FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Carfax - Caught on Camera

A Florida woman drove a stolen car for two years without knowing, and now she’s paying $330 a month for a vehicle she had to give back

The dealership denied any wrongdoing.

We Got This Covered · Aug 30

CarMax Vs Carvana: Which Used-Car Giant Has The Better Return Policy?

CarMax and Carvana both promise an easier way to buy used cars, but their return policies work very differently. Here's how.

Motor1 · Jul 30

Man Trades In Ford Explorer. Then The Dealership Pulls The Carfax: ‘How Isn’t This A Crime?’

'BE CAREFUL GUYS!'

Motor1 · Jul 25

Man Takes Vehicle With Clean Carfax Report For Test Drive. Then The Brakes Go Out In The Middle Of An Intersection

It’s the stuff of nightmares for most drivers: You press on the brake and nothing happens. Now imagine you’re an inexperienced driver, with little to no idea about what to do and how to stay calm.

Motor1 · May 18

'Most Dealers Would': Customer Offers Chevrolet Tahoe With ‘Perfect Carfax.’ Then The Dealer Notices Something Odd In The Front

A clean CarFax is one of the first things used car buyers look for. Vehicle history reports are useful, but unfortunately, they only capture what gets reported. It turns out a lot doesn't.

Motor1 · May 15

CARFAX Data Shows Flood-Damaged Vehicles Increased, Often Resurfacing In Used-Car Markets

Flood-damaged vehicles don’t just disappear after storms fade from headlines—they often make a quiet comeback in the used-car market. Recent data shows a noticeable uptick in these vehicles circulating across the country, raising serious concerns for buyers. Sellers sometimes clean up flood-damaged cars just enough to make them look road-ready,…

Clever Dude · May 7

Man Goes To O’Reilly. Then A Worker Pulls Up All His Information: ‘Probably Got It From CarFax’

A man is going viral on TikTok after sharing what he thought was a strange moment during a trip to his local O’Reilly Auto Parts.

Motor1 · May 5

'Scammed': Man Buys A Chevrolet For $30,000. Then An Expert Takes A Closer Look

Buying a used car from a dealership is supposed to come with some peace of mind, at least more than if you buy it directly from the owner. You expect a clean Carfax, an accurate service record, and for anything that needs to be fixed to have already been addressed. 

Motor1 · May 4

Mercedes dealer threatens they’ll ‘remember this’ after customer refuses to reverse deal over CARFAX mistake

Customer says they weren't being "shady."

We Got This Covered · Mar 18

Arizona man says dealer voided fully-funded car deal, ‘stole’ back new-purchased car: ‘Led me into a room and accused me of lying’

He left the dealership with no vehicle.

We Got This Covered · Feb 24