VIN DECODER BUSINESS BLOG ENGLISH LOGIN Homepage›Blog Blog categories Fraud The used car market is prone to scams. Here's how you can protect yourself before buying a used car. > Show all articles Used car check Everything you need to know regarding how to check used cars, practically from a single source. > Show all articles Buying & selling used cars Are you looking to buy or sell a used car? Find out what you should pay special attention to. > Show all articles Recent articles FRAUD 30 September 2021 A lot of money and nerves saved with CARFAX Holger wanted to buy his dream BMW. Thanks to CARFAX, he was spared an expensive bad purchase. > Read more BUYING & SELLING USED CARS 19 April 2021 Car import: Tips for buying a car without borders Anyone who wants to purchase a car abroad should know what formalities have to be completed when importing it into the home country. Import costs also play a major role. > Read more BUYING & SELLING USED CARS 14 April 2021 3 tips to get a free CARFAX vehicle history report Checking a used car history before you buy can protect you from costly mistakes. So don’t be afraid to ask for a CARFAX in the first step. > Read more BUYING & SELLING USED CARS 13 April 2021 Understanding the real cost of owning a car Before you sign the contract to buy a car, there are a few things to calculate. After all, the cost of maintenance should not exceed 1/4 of net salary. > Read more BUYING & SELLING USED CARS 11 February 2021 The Periodic Table for used car purchase Download the Periodic Table of buying a used car for free now and have all the important steps when buying your new used car in one place! > Read more USED CAR CHECK 10 February 2021 Salvage Title for US imported cars While not all salvage titled cars should be avoided, you should be aware of what you are getting. How to protect yourself from unknowingly buying imported US salvage car? > Read more USED CAR CHECK 11 March 2020 Buying a car with an accident: How to check? Used cars always show signs of use. Whether they are due to wear and tear or an accident, you can find out with this guide. > Read more BUYING & SELLING USED CARS 09 March 2020 Buying a used car – what you need to know Buying a car is not something you do every day, so it can be terrifying. This checklist will help you avoid any mishaps when looking for the right one. > Read more FRAUD 09 March 2020 Stolen cars: How to handle auto theft Car theft can happen to anyone. What can you do to try and prevent your car from being stolen and what steps to take in the event of an auto theft? > Read more USED CAR CHECK 09 March 2020 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): Your car’s unique identity Every vehicle model year 1981 or later has a unique 17-character VIN number. A VIN has many important uses, including unlocking important data about a vehicle’s history. > Read more USED CAR CHECK 09 March 2020 Check a car’s service history The resale value is as high as the car has been maintained. That’s why you should check the service history of the car you would like to buy. > Read more USED CAR CHECK 06 March 2020 What the number of previous owners tell you about a car The number of owners and the length of time the car has been driven are important indicators of the car’s condition. How do I find out? > Read more BUYING & SELLING USED CARS 06 March 2020 Car valuation: How much is the car worth? A used car’s worth is determined by its condition, equipment, mileage, age and what is available on the market. How to determine a fair price based on these factors? > Read more USED CAR CHECK 26 February 2020 Mileage rollback: Put the odometer reading to the test How to use logic to protect yourself from fraudulent odometer manipulation that makes your car look younger than it is. > Read more Check before to avoid costly hidden surprises. Check VIN without obligation: Check now View CARFAX sample CARFAX is an international provider of vehicles histories with the goal of making the used car market more transparent and our roads safer worldwide. .st0{fill:#FFFFFF;} Safe surfing through highest encryption standards. Language English Contact Press Careers General terms and conditions Legal information Privacy policy Login for companies Adjust settings Copyright © 2021, CARFAX Europa GmbH Your privacy is important to us. If you click on "Accept & Continue", you consent to the storage of cookies on your device and the use of related technologies in order to improve navigation on the website, to analyze the use of the website, and to support our marketing. You can find all the details in our privacy notice Accept & Continue Disagree Adjust settings