Dealer Service Company - Dealer Service Companies assist auto dealers manage their inventories. These companies offer data services in the areas of mass marketing, maintenance notification, unit labeling and advertising. Not all dealer service companies report information to Carfax. 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.