Carfax Program in Troy, AL - Get Your Vehicle Report

Stivers of Troy, Alabama, is the premier used car dealership for vehicle buyers in Troy, Brundidge, Banks, Luverne, Orion, and beyond. We offer a wide range of high-quality cars, SUVs, and trucks with something to suit every need and budget. We inspect each car to make sure it meets our high standards of performance, reliability, and value for money, so you can be confident you're driving away with a good investment.

When you browse our inventory online, you can view the CARFAX report for every vehicle on our lot, enabling you to see the car's history and giving you valuable insight into how it's been treated. Here, we look at how the CARFAX vehicle history report benefits buyers, sellers, and dealers and helps to provide confidence in the used car market.

Understanding the CARFAX Program

CARFAX has been providing vehicle history reports since 1981, when the 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN) was standardized. The CARFAX history report gives you access to detailed information about the car's past, including its ownership, service history, accidents, title issues, open recalls, and more. With this information, you can make an informed decision about whether or not to buy the car, and it gives you an idea of the vehicle's true value.

Data from CARFAX shows that around 58.1 million cars on the road have an unresolved recall, with almost a quarter of those having multiple recall issues. Additionally, of the 35 million vehicles in the CARFAX Car Care program, 29% aren't up to date with oil changes, and 44% haven't had the necessary tire rotations. With the CARFAX report, you have access to this type of information.

Key Features of the CARFAX Vehicle History Report

The CARFAX report takes more than 20 factors into account to give you a detailed overview of a vehicle's condition and value. But what information does a CARFAX report include?

Vehicle Overview

The first section of the history report gives you a description of the car, including the year of manufacture, make, model, trim level, VIN, body type, and powertrain details. You can also see the number of previous owners, if it's been in any accidents, whether it's been used for personal, commercial, or rental purposes, and the last odometer reading.

Accident/Damage History

If the vehicle has been reported as being involved in one or more accidents, the next section provides the dates, the severity of the damage, and whether the airbags deployed. Knowing this information beforehand can help you seek out the repairs when you're inspecting the vehicle to ensure they were quality repairs. It can also help you decide whether you want to continue looking at the vehicle for purchase.

Recent Service Highlights

Here you'll find details of services performed in the previous 12 months, so you know if the vehicle's service history is up to date. Key things to look for on this report are oil changes, tire rotations, filter changes, and other routine services. This can help you see if the vehicle was properly taken care of.

Additional History

This section tells you if the car's been a total loss, had structural damage, had the airbags deployed, been in an accident, or is subject to a manufacturer recall. It also indicates if the odometer has been rolled back and if there's any warranty remaining.

Title History

The owner-by-owner title history informs you if the car has been damaged by incidents like fire or flood, or if it's been salvaged, junked, or rebuilt. In this section, you'll also see if the reported odometer reading is correct.

Ownership History

In this section, you'll find details of each owner, including when they bought the vehicle, how long they owned it, which state it was owned in, approximately how many miles they drove per year, and the type of usage – personal or commercial.

Detailed History

The last section of the report provides a chronological list of events in the car's history. It typically starts with the initial pre-delivery inspection, followed by each sale and purchase, any accidents, and the details of every service visit. Where accident damage has been reported, the detailed history includes graphics showing where the car was damaged and how severe the damage was. You can also see the results of emissions and safety tests.

Maximizing the Benefits of the CARFAX Program

When you're armed with the CARFAX history of a vehicle you're considering buying, you have all the information you need to make an informed decision. You can even use it as a bargaining tool. Knowing the vehicle has been damaged, and how severely, or that service visits have been missed, enables you to negotiate the price you're willing to pay for the car.

If you're selling or trading your car, providing the CARFAX report shows transparency and can inspire confidence in potential buyers.

CARFAX Buyback Guarantee

If you buy a vehicle and afterward discover that certain problems were reported by a U.S. DMV but weren't included in the CARFAX history report, you may qualify for a vehicle buyback. If the car suffered severe damage, has odometer problems, or has a history under the lemon law, you could be entitled to a refund.

How to Acquire a CARFAX Report for Your Vehicle

Here at Stivers of Troy, we provide you with the CARFAX history report for all of our used vehicles. If you're considering buying a car privately, you can buy the history report online. On the CARFAX site, simply enter the car's VIN or license plate and state.

Frequently Asked Questions About CARFAX

Here we look at some FAQs about CARFAX reports.

Are CARFAX reports always accurate?

CARFAX reports include data from reported events. If a service visit or damage wasn't reported, it might not appear on the report.

Does every accident appear on the report?

Only accidents reported to authorities, insurers, or body shops that share data with CARFAX are included.

Can I get a free CARFAX report?

Some dealers and car listing websites offer free reports.

How much does a CARFAX report cost?

A report for one vehicle costs $44.99, but reports for multiple vehicles are discounted.

Buy with Confidence from Stivers of Troy

With a CARFAX for a free vehicle history report from Stivers of Troy, AL, you can be confident that you're getting a high-quality used vehicle. Browse our extensive inventory of pre-owned cars to find your perfect new-to-you vehicle. Contact us today to schedule a test drive and enjoy our first-class customer service.