Carfax got their start in 1986 and have been growing ever since. Their reputation as an expert on used car quality markers has made “Show me the Carfax” one of the most common phrases from used vehicle shoppers across North America today. And with good reason.

Being a Carfax Advantage Dealer showcases our commitment to transparency in the used car market. It’s no secret that shopping for a used car can be stressful when you don’t know how well an automobile has been maintained over the years of previous ownership, and one of the biggest and best tools to help ease that stress is the Carfax Vehicle History Report.

According to research, 80% of used car shoppers surveyed said they prefer to shop at a Carfax Advantage Dealership. ( www.prnewswire.com)  At World Famous Autos, we provide a Carfax Vehicle History Report for every car, truck, and SUV for sale in our inventory. This helps empower you, the car buyer, by giving you the information you’re looking for and helping you to make an informed decision.

What are some of the benefits to having instant access to a Carfax Vehicle History Report?

When comparing used cars to buy, you can quickly see maintenance records, as long as work has been done at a certified service shop, and you can cherry pick cars based on any previous damage from accidents – from “no accidents reports” to “minor,” “moderate”, or “severe” damage with details on what part of the vehicle was affected on the Damage Severity Scale.

Carfax also uses current market rates in value assessment of our used car pricing.  Is the automobile you are looking to test drive a “Fair Value,” “Good Value,” or “Great Value” based on prices of similar vehicles in our region? There are plenty of reasons a vehicle may have more value than Carfax can tell from just the VIN, mileage, and history, but this valuation gives you, the car buyer, a great starting point to assess if the sales price of the vehicle is fair.

And one of the most requested pieces of information from car shoppers? “Is it a 1 Owner car?” The Carfax 1 Owner badge is an instant attraction because 1-owner cars:

1. Are most likely to have complete maintenance records
2. Subsequent owners may not have the full story
3. Fewer people have driven it

Typically you will expect to pay more for a 1-owner car, but that doesn’t mean a car or truck with multiple owners isn’t a good buy. Some owners prefer to keep cars with low miles, and so will sell every few years to get a brand new car. Perhaps the warranty expired, or they are looking for a bigger vehicle, or a smaller vehicle. Sometimes they want newer tech features. And sometimes the style of car is going to determine how often it’s bought and sold. Sports cars change hands a lot more often than pickup trucks, typically because they are fun for awhile until the next hot one drops, while trucks are typically used for utility and held onto for practical purposes.

All in all, being one of Southern Oregon’s only independent Carfax Advantage Dealers is a great way to server our customers better. Putting more decision-making power into the hands of car buyers helps make the entire process of car shopping easier and that makes everyone happy.