The Definitive Guide to
CarProof Reports
What they are, why they’re important,
and how to get one for free.
WHAT IS CARPROOF?
CarProof tells you if a car has been in an accident, if it is subject to safety recalls, if it has a lien on it, and more. By viewing a CarProof Report, you are able to make more educated decisions when buying a used vehicle. It lets you avoid costly hidden problems before they happen and purchase a vehicle you know you can trust.
However...
CarProof has been rebranded. It is now known by its new name, CARFAX Canada. Essentially, everything else remains the same. They still employ the same people and provide the same invaluable service. They’re still the most reliable source of vehicle history reports in Canada, because their data sources haven’t changed.
They still provide CarProof Reports, only they’re now called CARFAX Reports!
WHAT IS A CARPROOF REPORT
A CarProof Report (now called a CARFAX Report) gives you all the information you need about a used vehicle’s history, all in one simple document. When you’re planning on buying a used vehicle, you can request a CarProof (CARFAX) report and it will tell you whether the car has been in any accidents, whether it has received regular maintenance, whether there are liens on the vehicle (more on that below), and more.
Basically, the report helps you protect yourself from potential problems in the future (or current problems you’ll have to deal with immediately). In addition to protecting yourself, you can use this information to negotiate a better deal if you’re willing to put up with a few vehicle hiccups.
Keep reading to find out how Go Auto can you get a CarProof report for FREE.
What a CarProof (CARFAX)
report will tell you:
Accident History
Previous accidents can affect the re-sale value of the vehicle as well as the safety of the vehicle. If it hasn’t been repaired properly, then could be even worse. CARFAX can tell you if there was hailstorm damage or if it was in a collision of any kind. This information isn’t just valuable for buyers. If you plan on being a conscientious seller, showing prospective buyers a clean report can make them more likely to buy from you.
Lien History
Essentially, a lien is a loan on a vehicle you’re planning to buy. If a vehicle you want has a lien, then you could potentially be responsible for the previous owner’s debt (in addition to what you paid to buy the vehicle). With a CarProof (CARFAX) report you can find out if there are any registered liens before you buy.
Safety Recalls
Did you know that 20% of Canadian vehicles have an active safety recall at this very moment? That includes 20% of the used vehicles on the market. What’s a safety recall? It’s a notice from a vehicle’s manufacturer that a part, or several parts, could be defective due to an error when they built the vehicle. Whether you’re selling a vehicle or buying a vehicle, you better know if that vehicle is safe to drive.
Market Value
CARFAX is one of Canada’s most reliable sources for automotive information. That’s why they can provide up-to-date pricing information on any used vehicle on the market. Not sure what to sell your vehicle for? A CarProof (CARFAX) report can tell you what price to go with, based on similar vehicles in your area. Not sure what price you should be shooting for as a buyer? The report can tell you a realistic price, and by extension, when you’re being jerked around. Essentially, a CarProof report will give you peace of mind.
Information contained in a
CarProof (CARFAX) report:
Here’s the full list of information that will be contained in your vehicle history report.
- Major accidents
- Total loss
- Salvage
- Rebuilt
- Frame damage
- Structural damage
- Hail damage
- Flood damage
- Vehicle theft
- Service and inspection Records
- Repair estimates and costs
- Open recalls
- Airbag deployment
- Odometer readings
- Odometer rollback
- Registration
- Lemons / CAMVAP
- U.S. / Canada import records
- Detailed U.S history
- One-owner vehicles
- Accident-free vehicles
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HOW MUCH DOES A
CARPROOF REPORT COST?
claims Report
standard$3995 + Tax
Accident and damage history
Recall information
Canadian lien search
Check multiple vehicles
verified Report
most popular$5495 + Tax
Accident and damage history
Recall information
Canadian lien search
Check multiple vehicles
value pack
best value$8995 + Tax
Accident and damage history
Recall information
Canadian lien search
Check multiple vehicles
WHY GET A CARPROOF REPORT
It helps you buy better
Buying a car—even a less-expensive used car—is a huge decision. It’s not something you should take lightly.
With a CarProof (CARFAX) report, you have all the relevant information at your fingertips, letting you make as informed an opinion as possible. Don’t leave it up to the seller to tell you everything. They have a vested interest in you buying what they’re selling, so if there’s a piece of information that might jeopardize that, they might withhold it. A vehicle history report gives you the power to stay informed.
Learn about past accident damage, current vehicle value, liens registered against the vehicle, and a dozen other important pieces of information. It can help save you from expensive repairs or save you from paying off someone else’s debt. Or on the plus side, it can make your purchase decision an easy one if the car has a clean history.
It helps you sell better
The used vehicle market is extremely competitive for private sellers. You should take every chance to make your product stand out from someone else’s. The easiest, most transparent way to do that is with a CarProof (CARFAX) report. If someone else is selling a comparable vehicle, but hasn’t provided a vehicle history report, your doing so will instantly give you the upper hand. It’s well worth the $50 it can cost you.
It gives you peace of mind
Buyer’s remorse can be all consuming. Anything you can do to make you feel better about your purchase—a week, a month, even a year down the road—is well worth the effort of getting a vehicle history report.
You’ll know that you won’t be on the hook for someone else’s debt. You’ll feel secure about your new used vehicle and won’t be afraid that it’s going to break down at any moment. You’ll know that there aren’t any outstanding safety recalls, which potentially be pretty dangerous.
Why going into such a big decision with lingering questions? Get a CarProof report, for free, with Go Auto.
HOW TO GET A CARPROOF REPORT
There are two ways to get a CarProof (CARFAX) report. The free way, and the fee way.
The Free Way
You can get a free vehicle history report for every used vehicle available on GoAuto.ca. All you have to do is contact the dealership selling the vehicle you’re interested in and ask for it! It’s that easy.
Rather than paying between $40 and $90, you can pay nothing and get the same great information from the exact same source.
Note: this only applies to vehicles in our inventory. If it’s not on GoAuto.ca, then we can’t get a free report for you.
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The Fee Way
If you’re interested in a vehicle history report for a used vehicle that isn’t for sale on GoAuto.ca, then you have to go straight to the source: CARFAX Canada.
You’ll pay between $40 and $90 for the report (more on that above). We’d suggest the Verified Report, but it’s completely up to you and what you’re comfortable with.
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