Also be aware that neither service gets all information.  For example, my
1998 Honda Accord was smashed in the back, $5,200 in damage, and when I sold
it, I ran a CarFax report to give to prospective buyers.  No mention
anywhere of an accident, even though the CHP had taken a report.  So you
still should have AAA or a mechanic do an inspection if you're not
comfortable doing it yourself.  Incidentally, I did disclose the wreck to
potential buyers, which didn't help my sale price, but helped my
conscience....
bmc  :)
"Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."

> From: gary hradek <hradek@YAHOO.COM>
> Reply-To: gary hradek <hradek@YAHOO.COM>
> Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 08:17:02 -0700
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: facts on carfax or autocheck
>
> Tony,
> Carfax clearly gives you more information than
> auto check.   At the time I signed up for carfax they
> had a 2 month unlimited useage for 20 bucks.  This is
> available only once a year per billing address.
> After the two months it is 15 dollars per report.
> Autocheck has a two month service but it is limited
> to twenty reports.   Autocheck reports have not been
> as detailed as carfax.   Usually they do not track the
> vehicle back as many years.   If you are in the market
> for a used car start with carfax.   If the two month
> runs out as it did for me move to autocheck but once
> you find one you are going to buy I would  double
> check it with carfax as they will have additional
> information.   Oddly enough  carfax and autocheck were
> not able to identify that a vanagon in service in
> California for the last six years had Texas plates so
> always ask the seller the state that the vehicle is
> registered and titled?   hope this helps, gary
> --- mourkas@appleisp.net,
> UNEXPECTED_DATA_AFTER_ADDRESS@.SYNTAX-ERROR. wrote:
>> Gary,
>>
>> I noticed that you have been forwarding vehicle
>> history reports to the
>> Vanagon List periodically.  I was wondering if you
>> might be able to help
>> me out, by either running a few reports for me, or
>> letting me know which
>> service you feel is best, carfax, autocheck, or ???
>> I don't mind
>> shelling out $20, but your experiences might help me
>> choose the best
>> service.
>>
>>> Thanks for any assistance you can provide!
>>
>> Best wishes,
>>
>> Tony
>>
>> Anthony L. Mourkas
>> Hampden, Maine, USA
>> 1984   Vanagon Westfalia    "Gertrude"
>> 1986.5 Quantum Syncro Wagon "Wolfgang"
>> 1991   Jetta Eco Diesel     "Liesel"
>
>
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