How long before an accident is reported to carfax
6/23/15, 06:29 PM
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Depending on the insurance company and/or police department, it may never get reported. Everybody is downsizing these days, and reporting to Carfax is a luxury that can't be afforded now because of short staffing.
But when an accident is reported, I heard that the average time is around 3 months.
That's why it's never a good idea to rely solely on a Carfax when looking at a used car.
But when an accident is reported, I heard that the average time is around 3 months.
That's why it's never a good idea to rely solely on a Carfax when looking at a used car.
Last edited by TripleBlack14; 6/23/15 at 06:30 PM.
6/26/15, 06:04 AM
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Excellent post ^^
It can take awhile (months) depending on who did what. While Carfax is an excellent tool to have in your buyer's kit in determining whether you should get a car or not, it is not a bible of accuracy in every instance. My favorite Carfax story involved an air-cooled 90's 911 that showed a clear Carfax. Fortunately the owner advised the next buyer that the car was in a serious accident that required over $25k in work. Yeah, prices are high for Porsches, but $25k worth wasn't a fender bender.Honesty is rare in the used car world which means if you have doubt about a car being in an accident, or flooded, or whatever, take it to your favorite body shop (or to one with a good reputation). The fee they charge to verify is well worth it.
It can take awhile (months) depending on who did what. While Carfax is an excellent tool to have in your buyer's kit in determining whether you should get a car or not, it is not a bible of accuracy in every instance. My favorite Carfax story involved an air-cooled 90's 911 that showed a clear Carfax. Fortunately the owner advised the next buyer that the car was in a serious accident that required over $25k in work. Yeah, prices are high for Porsches, but $25k worth wasn't a fender bender.Honesty is rare in the used car world which means if you have doubt about a car being in an accident, or flooded, or whatever, take it to your favorite body shop (or to one with a good reputation). The fee they charge to verify is well worth it.
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