How to Avoid Paying for a CARFAX History Report

A CARFAX history report has become a much sought after resource when it comes to buying a used car. A CARFAX report provides car buyers with information that may influence the decision whether or not to purchase the car. The only downside is shelling out the money for a report only to find out that you don't really want the car. If you want to avoid the fee for purchasing a CARFAX report, here's how to get them for free.

Instructions

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Ask your local car dealer. Many car dealers are members of the CARFAX dealership program. Being a member means that they can obtain reports for a reduced price. Once you find a car on the dealer's lot that interests you, avoid paying for the CARFAX report by asking for a free one. They would rather lose the couple of bucks on a CARFAX report than lose much more in a potential car sale.

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Go to the CARFAX used car classified site and use their free car search service. They have an online database of vehicles for sale. In the database, most, if not all vehicles come with a free CARFAX vehicle history report. All you have to do is enter your search criteria and view all vehicles listed. Once you find one that you're interested in, click on the free CARFAX report link and you'll get a free CARFAX history report.

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Visit websites of dealers in your surrounding area. If your local dealer doesn't have what you're looking for, there are several dealers in your area that belong to the CARFAX online dealership program. Search their websites and select vehicles that offer a free CARFAX vehicle history report.