CARFAX Reviews 664

TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

1.5

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Most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many customers found the product to be incomplete and inaccurate, leading to overpaying for vehicles or discovering undisclosed damage and issues after purchase. People frequently mentioned that the service was below par and not worth the cost, with reports often lacking crucial details or containing erroneous information. The pricing for reports was also a significant point of dissatisfaction, with many finding it too expensive for the limited and often unreliable information provided. Some customers also experienced issues with the website, describing it as difficult to navigate and prone to losing search information. The overall value for money was consistently rated as poor, with many feeling that the reports offered little more than what could be found for free elsewhere.

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Product

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Price

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Service

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Website

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Value for money

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Reviews shaping this summary

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 2 out of 5 stars

CARFAX is a good tool. However we found it is incomplete. We had a new Tahoe that at 11k miles had to have a engine replaced. The work was done at a Chevrolet dealership. Luckily it was still under m... 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

Have been trying to get an odometer discrepancy fixed for almost a month. I have sent in every piece of documentation that the tag/title office could give me. They still insisted I needed a new title... See more


Company details

  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

unsolicited low ball harassment offers

They send me unsolicited low ball offers for my vehicle. It is insulting and pathetic. The morons who work there won't stop even after talking on the phone. I unsubscribed, threatened legal action, and sent a sworn statement to the state business license department. Another trash company aimed at leaching the middle class dry, with manipulation and barely legal tricks.

August 21, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The actual rating should be a zero

The actual rating should be a zero. I ordered the report and $39.99 was deducted from my account. I have received no report and followed the prompts as requested. There is no "customer service". You send an email and there is no response whatsoever. There is no phone number to make contact with.

August 4, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

sk for Brandon Hayes at Rick Hendrix…

Ask for Brandon Hayes at Rick Hendrix Chevrolet in Buford Ga. Brandon was very attentive and and easy going.
My experience was over the top I will definitely be telling all my friends and family to go see Brandon Hayes for their next automobile purchase your want leave unhappy!

July 29, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very disappointed I payed for a service…

Very disappointed I payed for a service which one didn’t help me , Carfax was saying one owner , the owner of the car saying his the second owner , I email carfax they respond back trust the owner , so why did a buy a carfax for $65 ? I want my money back

July 24, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Carfax put a report of damage

Carfax put a report of damage, and airbag deployment. Buy was not given these facts at time of purchase, and when you ask Carfax where the report comes from, they say it is anonymous. They want the buyer to provide a repair bill, however they buyer can not as they do not know anything about it. They will not provide any information regarding the report, even who did the repair. Then when you want to participate in the survey after they call they transfer you to voice mail. Shady business, and nothing but lies. They have nothing to prove anything happened to the vehicle, but yet report false information. Provide no information to help the buyer.

July 21, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

FACTS ON CARFAX

Nothing but facts
On this site called Carfax
Forget the filters elected
They'll show you vehicles they selected
Which start from high to low no doubt
As opposed to what you wanted to check out
Furthermore you'll have to fill out your info giving them permission to be contacted
But never did you see what you wanted, given you were distracted
With what they wanted you to see without any thought to how you reacted

July 19, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

False accident reports on my CARFAX

False accident reports on my CARFAX. Know after 1 month of trying to deal with customer service they want me to spend more time and money getting letters from my insurance company. What a complete scam.

June 29, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought Report and Never Received It

I purchased a $40 report that I never received. It's been over 24 hours and I have not heard from their team. No phone number to call or no response to disputes.

June 22, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Looking to buy a car and came across…

Looking to buy a car and came across their website. Well, their site is very controlling and takes control of my browser. They will not let you exit from their site without closing the entire browser and starting a fresh search from scratch. Booooo!

June 13, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is the first time I am using…

This is the first time I am using carfax. I paid them $59.99 and they could not give me any report. There is no one to call, nobody to chat with online, no response to my email. These guys are the worst. Just make sure you refund my money

June 1, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Carfax is a scam - don't trust!

Carfax is a scam! Some service is recorded some not. I just ran a carfax report to sell my car, and I saw there is a damaged showing up on my record. But it doesn't show what the damage is or who reported it. Honest to God, there was never a damage on my car, I emailed them to fix this error, and they've been absolutely useless and cost me so much time to deal with them and go no where. As I have no idea what that damage is about they are telling me to show a proof that there was no damage. How am I supposed to prove you something that didn't happen?

I am so frustrated! As this is my personal data, I requested my report with no hidden information on - if they don't collaborate I am going to sue these scammers!

As much as it is a good idea to have this report - today they lost all credibility with me. I rather take the car and spend $200 and do a thorough pre purchase inspection then rely on this scammers incorrect report.

May 28, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ruining Lives

I was trying to buy a new car and trade in my old one. CarFax had incorrect info on my report which stopped the deal from happening. I filed a dispute on Monday with CarFax and they said I would hear from them in 24 hours but as of Friday they have not corrected the issue and have not responded to any of my attempts to contact them.

February 25, 2022
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

no report

Payed money for report, did not receive it. Support refunded my money after 2 days, but i had to wait and use other report website.

February 15, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chris M. 2014 Nissan Juke S.

Carvision of Mapleshade, NJ. I was very happy also pleasantly surprised
I met with a manager first who verified my information
And introduced me to a salesperson and to my
Surprise had everything ready. The car was up front
And ready to be seen an driven. The entire process
Was Great

February 13, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

SBC Motors

My brother in law bought a vehicle from SBC motors in Barberton Ohio and we’re giving them 5 stars for friendliness, honesty and fair pricing. They actually gave him more for his trade in than what he was asking. Would not hesitate to contact them when I’m looking for another vehicle thanks again

February 1, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been shopping for a Camry

I have been shopping for a Camry. I wasn't having much luck with previous dealers. So happy I went to Toyota Universe and met Carolyn. She immediately made me feel comfortable and at ease. Thank you Carolyn and Felipe!!

January 28, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Service with Presidential auto and leasing

Presidential Auto and leasing in Delray Beach is absolutely fabulous, if you want you’re car done properly the first time without anything else breaking, take it there. I’ve been taking my car is there for over 20 years never had a problem, no need to mention other names but I have a warranty at another place for a back up warranty with Presidential and I am waiting to fix that one certain thing on my car for six months until my warranty with them kicks in, if I move let’s say 40 miles away I would rather have my car Towed there then have anybody else touch my car, I’m talking about even putting in simple wiper fluid and changing tires I will never trust any other car dealership ever again I have been had too many times and Presidential is always the ones to fix it and it ends up costing me more than if I just would’ve taken my car there in the first place, I knew it, I went against my gut feeling and I was right. Presidential is the VERY BEST, BEST, BEST!!!! Not only that but everyone is so friendly it’s amazing, I can tell you from experience I have never gotten the type of honesty and friendliness anywhere else and believe me I’ve been to several places, I even have a warranty at a different place and I have six months left until it’s done and then I have a warranty through Presidential and I’m waiting for that six months to go through so I can finally get my car fixed the proper way without having any other issues. They do it with a smile and they are genuine and I’ve never had a bad experience there ever in my life and it’s been more than 20 years actually, God bless Presidential

December 1, 2021
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