CARFAX vs AutoCheck is the first issue a used car buyer faces when searching for VIN check options. Which one, CARFAX or AutoCheck protects better and which one is actually cheaper and better? See the chart below.
On the one hand, CARFAX is a well recognized brand, it is longer established than AutoCheck
and is trusted by an army of car owners. User reports about CARFAX are also mostly positive.
However, AutoCheck is now a part of Experian that has its own accident and auction database. Naturally, AutoCheck doesn’t
share that precious information with CARFAX. Today AutoCheck reports x2 more accidents than CARFAX.
and you want to pay for the information, not for the brand.
So, AutoCheck is probably a better choice to start with. However, if you a seriously considering a
certain vehicle using both CARFAX and AutoCheck is a good idea.
“CARFAX shows 9 records on a vin i am going to check on, AutoCheck shows 11”
“Having used both, I find that AutoCheck often finds more errors and reports more information than CARFAX.”
“I have seen a Trend among dealers to avoid AutoCheck for two reasons. First, CARFAX has better brand recognition… The other reason in my opinion is that AutoCheck delivers more information, which from a dealer stand point isn’t always a good thing if you are trying to sell a car. I would recommend AutoCheck.”
“5 reports or unlimited reports for the same price? Will anyone want the first?”
“If you are really concerned though and are positive this is the vehicle, you can always use both.
I think you would be just fine with AutoCheck though.”
AutoCheck is a little cheaper, so I find it has more value for the money.”
We hope now the CARFAX vs AutoCheck is not a puzzle any more.