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Date:         Tue, 23 Apr 2002 09:16:39 EDT
Reply-To:     JKrevnov@AOL.COM
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From:         Rico Sapolich <JKrevnov@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Carfax when buying Vanagons
Comments: To: Oxroad@aol.com
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In a message dated 4/23/02 7:36:19 AM, Oxroad@AOL.COM writes:

<< Now the history they offer is kind of limited. It tells if the car ever had a salvage title, or was a fleet vehicle, or was sold at auction. And then it tells the mileage at different stages when records come up for a transfer of title or state inspection and the like. >>

I've used Carfax and I have mixed feelings about its value. I think, while Carfax can be used to disqualify a car, it should never be depended upon to qualify one. For example, I often see wrecked cars offered in one voluminous car advertising rag as having a "good title", in bold letters no less. I would take this to mean that the totaled car was never titled as salvage. Such a car can be repaired, sold and titled with no evidence of its salvage status. As always, a slimeball will ooze through any crack left open.

Rich


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