CARFAX vs Autocheck – Which One Should I Use?
For car buyers looking to check the history of a vehicle, two main sources exist: CARFAX and Autocheck. To find out which source is more accurate, we ordered reports for 13 vehicles and compared the report data for various items, such as total number of odometer readings. As expected, we found that CARFAX, the pricier option, has a more detailed history. Autocheck, which is slightly cheaper for a single report and significantly cheaper for multiple reports, actually came quite close to meeting the level of detail found in the CARFAX reports. Which reporting source to be used then, depends on a buyer’s needs. For a buyer looking at more than 5 cars, Autocheck is a significantly better option. For $44.99, CARFAX will provide 5 reports while Autocheck will provide unlimited reports for a 30-day period. For a single report, both CARFAX and Autocheck charge $34.99 and $29.99, respectively. Note: these prices are as of September 29, 2010. If you are buying an older vehicle, odometer fraud ca
