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Old 10-20-2004, 12:15 PM   #1
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carfax vs autocheck

hmmm... okay I looked up the same vin's on these two webs and both gave me different numbers of records. 2HGEJ6325WH121678
its a 98 Honda Civic HB. carfax gave me 4 records, autocheck gave me 11 records.... are there anyother websites that give you the record numbers? Which one's are more reliable and more accurate?
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Old 10-20-2004, 05:03 PM   #2
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Okay, I signed up for Autocheck's unlimited account. Don't use Autocheck! I did a comparison using the same vehicle VIN for both Carfax and Autocheck. Carfax's reports are sooooo much more detailed. Plus, Autocheck missed some odometer readings, while Carfax listed more odometer readings; and this wasn't just for one vehicle, but several. Carfax even gives you reports on when the engine was serviced, oil changes, etc.... Autocheck doesn't do that. The only other VIN Check program is http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/used/ towards the middle of the page. But I think it just uses either Carfax or Autocheck.




You can post your VIN here, and I'll give you a report in this thread using Autocheck. The number of records don't mean anything, because the two programs use different ways of reading the records, so one will display more than another. But both reports will be similar.
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Old 10-20-2004, 06:36 PM   #3
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yea i agree i saw some samples of carfax and it looked much more detailed then the one brandon gave me which was from autocheak....Im going to try and find a person with carfax and im going to compare my truck from the two different auto reports and see what i think is better.
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Old 10-24-2004, 05:52 PM   #4
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Re: carfax vs autocheck

could you do a check on 2p4gp44g4xr135597 for me? thanks.
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Old 10-25-2004, 03:22 AM   #5
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Your AutoCheck Vehicle History Report




The vehicle identification number you submitted has been analyzed and summary information on your car is shown below.





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Report Run Date: 10/25/2004
Vehicle Description: 2P4GP44G4XR135597
TitleCheck: No Record Found
Problem Check: No Record Found
Odometer Check: Record(s) Found
Vehicle Information: No Record Found
Full History: Record(s) Found




Vehicle Description | TitleCheck | ProblemCheck | OdometerCheck | Vehicle Information | Full History

VIN: 2P4GP44G4XR135597
Year: 1999
Make: Plymouth Truck
Model: Grand Voyager Expresso/Extended Wagon/SE
Style/Body: Unspecified
Engine: 3.3L V6 EFI FLEX
Country of Assembly: Canada



Vehicle Description | TitleCheck | ProblemCheck | OdometerCheck | Vehicle Information | Full History



Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck's database for this 1999 Plymouth Truck Grand Voyager Expresso/Extended Wagon/SE (2P4GP44G4XR135597) show no significant Title events. When found, events often indicate past automotive damage or warnings associated with the vehicle title.


Problems Checked Results Found
Abandoned No Abandoned Record Found
Damaged No Damaged Record Found
Fire Damage No Fire Damage Record Found
Grey Market No Grey Market Record Found
Hail Damage No Hail Damage Record Found
Insurance Loss No Insurance Loss Record Found
Junk No Junk Record Found
Rebuilt/Rebuildable No Rebuilt/Rebuildable Record Found
Salvage No Salvage Record Found



Vehicle Description | TitleCheck | ProblemCheck | OdometerCheck | Vehicle Information | Full History



Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck's database for this 1999 Plymouth Truck Grand Voyager Expresso/Extended Wagon/SE (2P4GP44G4XR135597) shows no historical events that indicate a significant automotive problem. These problems can indicate previous car damage, theft, or other significant problem.


Problems Checked Results Found
NHTSA Crash Test Vehicle No NHTSA Crash Test Record Found
Frame Damage No Frame Damage Record Found
Major Damage Incident No Major Damage Record Found
Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon No Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon Record Found
Odometer Problem No Odometer Problem Record Found
Recycled No Recycled Record Found
Salvage Auction No Salvage Auction Record Found
Water Damage No Water Damage Record Found



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Your Vehicle Checks Out! For this 1999 Plymouth Truck Grand Voyager Expresso/Extended Wagon/SE (2P4GP44G4XR135597) no indication of an odometer rollback or tampering was found. We determine odometer rollbacks by searching for records that indicate odometer reading that are less than a previously reported value. Other odometer events can report events of tampering, or possible odometer breakage.


Report Date: 10/25/2004
Date Reported Odometer Reading
10/21/1998 11
12/11/2003 59,318



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Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck shows a clean record for this 1999 Plymouth Truck Grand Voyager Expresso/Extended Wagon/SE (2P4GP44G4XR135597). For some cars, past vehicle information may give indication of excessive wear and tear, such as police cars or taxi use.


Problems Checked Results Found
Accident Data No Accident Data Record Found
Corrected Title No Corrected Title Record Found
Driver Education No Driver Education Record Found
Duplicate Title No Duplicate Title Record Found
Emission/Safety Inspection No Emission/Safety Inspection Record Found
Fire Damage Incident No Fire Damage Incident Record Found
Lease No Lease Record Found
Lien No Lien Record Found
Livery Use No Livery Use Record Found
Government Use No Government Use Record Found
Police Use No Police Use Record Found
Rental/Fleet No Rental/Fleet Record Found
Repossessed No Repossessed Record Found
Taxi Use No Taxi Use Record Found
Theft No Theft Record Found



Vehicle Description | TitleCheck | ProblemCheck | OdometerCheck | Vehicle Information | Full History

Below are the historical events for this vehicle listed in chronological order. Any discrepancies will be in bold text.

Report Run Date: 10/25/2004
VIN: 2P4GP44G4XR135597 1999 Plymouth Truck Grand Voyager Expresso/Extended Wagon/SE




Event Date Event Location Odometer Reading Data Source Event Detail
10/21/1998 WI 11 Motor Vehicle Dept. ODOMETER READING FROM DMV
11/09/1998 LITTLE CHUTE, WI Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:98316HVD11)
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/07/1999 LITTLE CHUTE, WI Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/14/2000 LITTLE CHUTE, WI Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/16/2001 LITTLE CHUTE, WI Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
09/30/2002 LITTLE CHUTE, WI Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/14/2003 LITTLE CHUTE, WI Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
12/11/2003 APPLETON, WI 59,318 Dealer Record VEHICLE IN DEALER INVENTORY
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Old 10-25-2004, 10:04 AM   #6
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Re: carfax vs autocheck

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Old 10-25-2004, 10:28 AM   #7
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Re: carfax vs autocheck

could you check this vin for me? 2HGEJ6346YH112167
thanks
and thanks for the info
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Old 10-25-2004, 12:34 PM   #8
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Re: carfax vs autocheck

Autocheck lists no accidents for 2P4GP44G4XR135597 but I have one listed from Carfax on 11-3-03, only one month before it went for sale at the dealership! Thanks for the check!
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Old 10-29-2004, 12:49 AM   #9
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any chance of a check on 1n4bu31d3vc215318 ?

My mechanic told me tonight he thinks it may have been rolled back.
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Old 11-22-2004, 10:59 AM   #10
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Unhappy Can someone run a carfax or autocheck vehicle report for me?

Hello, Can someone run Vin 2HGES16521H530882 for me? It is a 01 Honda Civic. Thanks very much.
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Old 11-30-2004, 12:24 AM   #11
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Re: carfax vs autocheck

Would you run this Vin please: JN1CA21D6VT216421?

Thanks a lot
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Old 11-30-2004, 08:41 AM   #12
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Re: carfax vs autocheck

hey brandon, could you possibly do a check on WP0AA2957HN152223

you can pm me on the boards or post here, either way, thanks alot!
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Old 12-06-2004, 08:08 PM   #13
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need CARFAX of this corolla 2000

Hi,
I am trying to make a deal with this toyota Corolla .
The car looks and runs great , if any one with the carfax or autocheck , can check the VIN and post me the record , it wold be great.

1NXBR12E0YZ409855

Thanks
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Old 12-06-2004, 08:53 PM   #14
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Re: carfax vs autocheck

i saw autocheck and they seemed like they'd push a semi bs report if you bought their report but id like to find the history of my handicapped dodge van please

1B4GP44RXYB618174


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Old 01-19-2005, 07:15 PM   #15
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Re: carfax vs autocheck

Hi
can somebody run a carfax for me please ? the vin is :

4T1BE32K83U216908

Thanks a much ,
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