Not all dealer service companies report information to Carfax. Inspections - Many states or counties require annual or biennial emissions inspections. Odometer readings are collected at the time of the inspection. Exempt Vehicle - The vehicle is over 10 years old, was manufactured before 1986, and is exempt from odometer reporting requirements. Fleet Management Company - Fleet Management Companies provide the management of financing, insurance, maintenance and repair of fleet vehicles owned by other businesses.
Fleet companies are typically self-insured.
Vehicles that have sustained varying degrees of damage have been reported to Carfax, however not all fleet management companies report information to Carfax. Flood Damage Title - States issue flood titles when a vehicle has been in a flood or has received extensive water damage. General Comments - Carfax reports display important information in the General Comment section, including potential problems for each transaction. Comments will vary, depending on the source of the information. Information Source - Refers to the provider or origin of the transaction.