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Data Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-05
Where the data comes from
The reports we resell are compiled by our licensed data partner from authorized public-records sources. We do not own the data; we license access to a deliverable PDF that we forward to you on order.
Source list
Typical sources contributing to a U.S. vehicle history report include: state DMV title and registration records across all 50 states and the District of Columbia (title, registration, brands, status); the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) for title-brand history; insurance-industry data feeds for total-loss and salvage reporting; manufacturer recall data published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); and dealer-auction and salvage-yard records.
What a report does NOT show
A vehicle history report only contains events that have been reported to the systems we draw from. Private-mechanic repairs, undisclosed accidents, off-record odometer rollbacks, and non-insurance-claim damage will not appear. Some events (junk, salvage, total-loss) take 30 days or more to reach the source systems after they occur. The report is a complement to, never a substitute for, a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic.
No affiliation with Carfax, Inc.
We are an independent reseller. The Carfax® name is a registered trademark of Carfax, Inc., and we make no claim of affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship. References on this site to Carfax's retail price are factual comparisons for the buyer's reference.
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