CARFAX Reviews 583

TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Customers express significant dissatisfaction with the service provided, citing issues such as inaccurate reports and a lack of updated information. Consumers report instances of Carfax failing to disclose prior damage or accidents, leading to financial losses and distrust in the platform's reliability. The reports are considered by many not trustworthy. People also report problems with the website, including difficulties in accessing purchased reports and discrepancies in billing. Many reviewers express frustration with the company's customer service, describing it as unresponsive and unhelpful. The absence of a direct phone line or efficient communication channels is a recurring complaint. Consumers also mention issues with warranty, saying that the disclaimers make it useless.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Told me I could find how many previous owners False After putting payment they gave a different name then mine No miles at all on record like they claim. Waste of money

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Use TrackVIN instead of CARFAX. The police claims the car was towed, the car I hit was towed. Big difference. I drove my car away and the policeman knows it! His report is wrong. The damage on the... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This website / company should be shut down by the Government for provided falsified reports and information to consumers in the US. They provide zero customer support with no way to call them for as... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They do nothing! The dealer overlooks certain thins and unless you know what to look for you wont see it. It is completely useless and yet the shady dealers still use it because they can manipulate i... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Went to trade in my car and the carfax provided by the dealership stated an anonymous report that the car had "minor damage." It included general vehicle outline with the front area shaded. This vehic... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Impossible to get ahold of via email/ticket system. I have a MAJOR ERROR on my CARFAX REPORT and unable reach CARFAX. I have filed multiple tickets and NOTHING. Vehicle was reported as a total loss,... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Carfax is absolutely garbage. This is the 2nd report in 2 month where I find out something major about a car and they do not respond and the resolution managers are incompetent taking 2 weeks to repl... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They have incorrect info and it is a huge endeavor to correct it. They have no human support, even though the bots repeatedly tell you that if you just jump through all these hoops, they'll connect... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Incorrect reporting. Went to sell car to dealership and has a mileage inconsistency remark. States an Incorrect mileage when registration renewal. There is no mileage reporting when renewing(no inspec... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Carfax is worthless. Bought a certified pre-owned from Carson Toyota. Was shown a clean carfax report. Previously a enterprise rental. One of front wheel cover was missing. Had to go back to deal... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Carfax has inaccurate information on a vehicle that I purchased new. It was discovered when I went to trade it in. Trying to get this fixed is impossible. I waited 6 weeks for a response which asked m... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was told my vehicle was 100% clear of accidents and no damage. I bought the vehicle and come to find out from my insurance agent the vehicle was involved in a brutal accident AND a car chase AND dis... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Carfax is a scam. I have purchased cars using this data and thought I was protected. That is before I became educated on the process. The cars I purcahsed using Carfax all had issues and failed wit... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Carfax usually works fine, but I had a recent bad experience with them, I found a car online that looked perfect, and the Carfax report seemed to confirm its excellent condition. However, after purcha... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The valuation may not reflect the price and value for personal financing purposes. Whether or not the vehicle price is fair, good, or great remains up to the seller and the buyer and is not necessari... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have brand new tires, carfax says I'm overdue on rotation. If I could give zero stars , I would. They want you to fill out some BS lengthy firm to fix their mess. I know several other people with si... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not waste your money. CarFax only reports information on the car from companies that "are signed up with them!" Well, that leaves a whole world of open space on the CarFax forum for information m... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible horrible company. I tried to sell my car but there is major error on Carfax report. Things can happen, but to fix the error took forever. I sent an email multiple times, no response. They d... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Purchased a carfax report for a car I was purchasing for$39.99; never received the report. Requested a refund, received email saying they will contact me about refund request. Never heard back, Two e... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I thought I could use Carfax as a reliable source - that is not true! And they have SO many disclaimers that means their buy back guarantee is useless! DON'T waste your money. We purchased a car k... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Carfax posted a false report about my van saying it was a scrap vehicle and likely was a scrap yard clone. I contacted them via their website four times and provided documentation of their report bein... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No phone number to contact anyone. As of now I have been waiting 7 days for someone to get back to me regarding an obvious mistake on the mileage of my vehicle. A mistake was made at the dealer and it... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Every dealer we had visited as recommended by carFAX had already sold their vehicle. It was so obvious that carfax is just a scam to get people in based on deceiving sales numbers and discounts. I g... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Carfax charged me $45 to never provide me with any actual service. I got a notification that said the file could not be accessed at this time and since have never accessed the file. I asked for a refu... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Carfax has a false claim on my truck and when I asked them to remove it and contact my Insurance company to correct, they said they did but didn't change the report. I called my insurance company and... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They're not willing to stand by their product. I paid for the CarFax because I wanted to know that my transaction would be easy - the car was titled in a different state (and had been for a long time... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Carfax is not a trusted source. They are not giving updated information when you are purchasing a used vehicle, for instance I bought a used vehicle from Infiniti of Charlotte they presented me a ca... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Website is useless. I made an account, purchased a 3 report bundle and only used one. Now when I sign in, not only is that report gone but there is also no record of my existing credit, though they ch... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought a 2005 Mini Cooper and dealer failed to supply a carfax. I purchased one from Carfax, but in the process the website managed to change my option from one report for $39 to six for $99. I imme... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Fraudulent! Misleading, lacking a tonne of information, price gouging! BUYERS BEWARE! THEY POST PRICE IN CA DOLLARS AND CHARGE YOU US DOLLARS! DO NOT PURCHASE THIS JUNK!!!!!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Carfax falsely reporting a wreck on my trucks Carfax. Really screws my chances of getting what my truck is worth now that I’m trying to sell it. Only way to dispute it is over email and they’ve 100%... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I paid for 1 Carfax report, as soon as I clicked the paid button they charged me for 5 @ $99!!! Why would I want 5 additional reports???? I sent them an email requesting a refund and have not heard ba... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

VERY DISHONEST business practices that I will be reporting to the Better Business Bureau. I CANNOT believe these guys have not gotten a class action lawsuit against themselves yet. I selected 1, THAT... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Their review of a vehicle helped to get me swindled our if 6k from Excalibur auto sales in Palatine Illinois. The review stated it was 5k under going rate. Also they would buy back if certain issues w... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Had a mistake made on my vehicles CarFax. A report was made from an officer who put in the wrong VIN. CarFax has left it up to me to fix it. With how accidents effect a vehicles value now I am unable... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

CarFax shows in my history that repairs were done on my vehicle when no repairs occurred. I contacted the dealership to ask how did it show when none were done. I was told that no one at the dealershi... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give this company a negative rating I would. Bought a used car cash 3 years ago and did a CARFAX check all was well. Took the car in to the dealer for repairs and CARFAX reported it as a to... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Honestly 1 star is more than they deserve. I have a 2014 Wrangler that I am trying to sell then all the sudden my buyers lender gets a red flag. They say that my carfax report says the jeep was claime... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I don't understand the reason of the new format of the report! Was good (ok) changed to confusing, less information and apparently in new report the last dealer is a owner! It should improve not goi... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Carfax deserves negative stars. They updated my vehicle carfax 7 months after I bought it from the dealership. The update was structural damage. When I bought vehicle fax were clean. Now I'm trying to... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was in the process of buying a car and paid for my Carfax report on the car but never received the report. I went ahead and purchased the car and requested a refund from Carfax. Finally, I got an... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

CARFAX REPORTS ARE FALSE, MISLEADING, AND DAMAGING. Though dealers seem to depend on Carfax, their information can be erroneous. I am selling my car privately. A potential dealer / buyer came, got the... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought a used car from a dealer that does a basic vehicle report (lets you know of salvage title, accidents, owners, etc.) He buys from auction and only marks his vehicles up $4-600 for quick turn-aro... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very deceptive company do not trust or use them. We were trying to sell our car and got a quote from the dealer , but when they ran our vin they tried to offer us much less because of damage which C... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Carfax does not catch title washing and it cost me $4k. Bought a car originally registered in CA, then after the seller had a minor accident and the car was declared a total loss, he registered it in... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Carfax won't honor their buyback guarantee. They say a motor vehicle dept. can be notified of a total loss by insurance, but it doesn’t always yield a branded title immediately. A Total Loss record is... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Carfax is only good for the Dealers that use it to sell cars. Carfax routinely misrepresents the vehicles true history. Corporate vehicles are said to be "personal" vehicles. Dealer owned cars use... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

In November, I purchased a GMC Sierra based on a clean Carfax report, which indicated that the vehicle had never been in an accident. However, when my wife recently tried to sell the car, a potential... See more

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  1. Car Dealer
  2. Auto Auction
  3. Auto Market
  4. Used Car Dealer

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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This place needs to be shut down

This place needs to be shut down. 2013 f150 has a false report on it I know I still own it. They can only base there reports on hear say from accident reports or insurance repair quotes or search the internet for reports. Mine showed whole left side, possible frame or rear end damage. Idiots got clipped in a parking lot. Due to truck being NEW in 2013 and truck having a spray in bed liner. The dealership that did repairs had to order a color matching new bed. The way these idiots have it listed it is like whole back end was totaled!!!! Nope it was a brand new truck so ford decided to just replace the whole bed as no readily available parts and bed liner so no panel repairs. Place is a joke and ruined the vaule of our truck.

December 31, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible service

Horrible service. I needed a report on a vehicle that I was buying and so on their website, I entered the serial number and then it went to payment page. I paid for the service. I then received an email which I thought would have my report, no, it was a link to get it. The link took me to their website and it asked for the serial number, I entered it and then it would not allow me to go any further. It took my payment on the serial number that I provided but now it would not proceed without a 17 digit serial number. The vehicle is an older 1955 truck with a short serial number, it took the payment when I first entered that serial number but now would not allow me to go further. I tried calling their useless 1-866 phone number several times and every time it gives a response to contact them electronically and hangs up. You cannot get a person to talk to, no matter what. So after doing the email response that their link provided, I let them know that I needed the carfax immediately as I had to fork out the payment on the truck the next day. I received an auto response, again responding to it , I was given a case number to which they cannot bother to reply to when sent. Again when someone is buying an automobile, they need that report right away. Two days later and yes I tried that 1-866 number again, maybe the last 5 times were a fluke and they were busy with complaints, no same result. Now I paid for this truck without the Carfax. They don’t bother to respond from an actual person, just the automated response to which they either don’t bother to follow up on or take their sweet time doing so. I am not happy with their service.
I will give them credit, they did refund my money in a timely manner.

November 27, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I took a Carfax survey

I took a Carfax survey about my experience service at my dealership.I left a good review. However,I just got an email from the dealership apologizing for my bad experience !!!!! What's up with that????

November 15, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Carfax Buyback Program is bogus

Carfax is absolutely garbage. This is the 2nd report in 2 month where I find out something major about a car and they do not respond and the resolution managers are incompetent taking 2 weeks to reply only to tell me to complete the form I had to complete in the beginning.
The car I bought turned out to be salvaged that was reported 2 years prior after carfax having clean title . They will not respond much less honor the buyback gurantee.

November 13, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The valuation may not reflect the price…

The valuation may not reflect the price and value for personal financing purposes. Whether or not the vehicle price is fair, good, or great remains up to the seller and the buyer and is not necessarily a fact.
example: 2010 Jaguar selling at 14, 999 The Carfax value states -2000 under their valuation, but JD Powers lists the vehicle valuation at 6, 999 (the price listed in Carfax is $8000 over the actual valuation)

November 4, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Anonymous report unverifiable (wrongful report of damage))

Went to trade in my car and the carfax provided by the dealership stated an anonymous report that the car had "minor damage." It included general vehicle outline with the front area shaded. This vehicle was leased and purchased with only 8k miles on it. Car has never had damage and CARFAX refuses to correct this error.

November 1, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

In November

In November, I purchased a GMC Sierra based on a clean Carfax report, which indicated that the vehicle had never been in an accident. However, when my wife recently tried to sell the car, a potential buyer obtained a report from another source, revealing that the vehicle had indeed been involved in an accident. This discrepancy led to a terrible experience with Carfax, and we have lost trust in their services. We will no longer rely on Carfax reports.

November 26, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Incorrect reporting

Incorrect reporting. Went to sell car to dealership and has a mileage inconsistency remark. States an Incorrect mileage when registration renewal. There is no mileage reporting when renewing(no inspection or mileage requests). Now I'm held hostage and can't sell my vehicle because they won't even get back when filing a claim. This is ridiculous as they weren't asked for services or involved and now cause financial harm to me because their company is worthless and zero customer service.

November 8, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Paid the $44.99 and got nothing

Paid the $44.99 and got nothing. They said they put the report into my account, but when I logged in, no report. I contacted them. They took half a day to resolve it. Weak Chinese crappy product.

November 5, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Fake

Fake, shouwing an accident and a claim that never happened and gave a lot of trouble while I wanted to sell my car

October 16, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scandalosi

Dati assolutamente errati.
Risulta un incidente in anerica quado la nacchina e’ in italia dadue anni.
Scandalosi e dannosi.

October 19, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hide behind old advertising and disclaimers

They're not willing to stand by their product. I paid for the CarFax because I wanted to know that my transaction would be easy - the car was titled in a different state (and had been for a long time and they didn't have that information) - I asked for a refund and instead got a run around, ugh.

September 1, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t Trust CARFAX or Read Terms and Conditions

Don’t rely on CARFAX reports. I purchased a vehicle based on a CARFAX report that stated "No accidents or damage reported." The vehicle had been in an accident that was reported to consumer agencies and insurance companies. I submitted supporting documents, including an insurance claim and consumer reports, proving the accident details. CARFAX received my case (#16761112) on August 22, 2024. However, their response was, "CARFAX does not offer a guarantee for unreported accidents or other problems that do not result in a title brand." This is misleading, as the accident was reported elsewhere. CARFAX refuses to take responsibility for the inaccuracy and simply refers to their Terms and Conditions when things go wrong. Consumers should be cautious—CARFAX reports can omit critical information, and their guarantee offers no protection. You can find title brand issues from your local department of motor vehicles for free.

September 24, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have reached out to them multiple…

I have reached out to them multiple times about my title being incorrect on their system. Over months of waiting with no response. I need to sell my car but their incorrect report is ruining my value of the car over thousands of dollars. I need someone to fix this now. I can not wait any longer. This is affecting my ability to feed my children and sell my car for its true value. They closed one ticket where I responded every day asking for help and told me to wait for assistance.

September 23, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The company has the worst customer…

The company has the worst customer service I've ever encountered. In my case they have incorrectly listed my vehicle as having a "Branded title". I provided them with a clear title disproving this. I cannot sell or trade my car because of this. 2 weeks and still nothing. You can't call them. You can't email them and they don't care.
They need over site. Maybe a class action lawsuit?

September 1, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Inaccurate reports and no apparent desire to correct them

I paid for a carfax report to see if it was accurate. I immediately saw several pieces of inaccurate information. I disputed the information and even sent the invoices to prove my case. It has been about three weeks so far and I receive bi weeks emails that they are working on it but none of my attempts to communicate with them have been returned. So my report says it is being researched and that is it. I was going to request more corrections but it seems this service just provides inaccurate information and has no desire to correct it.

September 12, 2024
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

What a total scam...Car Fax is…

What a total scam...Car Fax is reasonably accurate but there are ALWAYS significant errors in the report... And good luck trying to print a report you paid nearly $50 for that expires in 2 months...

September 3, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Purchased three reports only got one!!

Purchased three carfax reports and used one. A year later I attempted to generate another carfax report and their system does not acknowledge I have two more reports and wants me to purchase more reports. Attempted to contact Carfax by telephone only to find out there’s no way to do that. The only thing I was left with was to send them a Web email with my information and I suspect based by all of the negative feedback here on trust pilot for Carfax that I will never hear from them ever again. One of two things will happen. They will contact me and give me my next two paid for reports or they will not get another penny from me as long as I have breath in my lungs. I STRONGLY recommend using another service that values its customers!

September 7, 2024
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