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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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I am hoping someone can assist with a carfax for my car.
I am trying to see what the mileage and damage history shows since the early 80's.
Thanks for your help.
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194370s414869
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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I think Carfax starts at 1985.

Besides, spend the $ and you can look it up yourself. Somebody else had to spend theirs!
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 12:47 PM
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I believe Carfax can only research 17 digit VIN's which started in 1981 or 1982.

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carfax only works if the database has info on your car.. if they can't find info on your car then they will refund your money.. but if they 'find' just one hit.. such as an oil change in 1992, then they keep your money... I know you can't even put a 13 character vin in the vin# field of the report form...

for example.. a 1973 fender bender will most likely not be in the database
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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Its not a carfax...but more than you had.


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NICB's VINCheckSM is a service provided to the public to assist in determining if a vehicle has been reported as stolen, but not recovered, or has been reported as a salvage vehicle by cooperating NICB members. To perform a search a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is required. A maximum of 5 VINCheck searches can be conducted within a 24 hour period.

Results for VIN: 194370S414869
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194370S414869 has not been identified as a vehicle listed in the VINCheck Theft Records.

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Further information is available through Auto Check. 194370S414869 has not been identified as a vehicle listed in the VINCheck Total Loss Records.

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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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[QUOTE=GREGG-73;1571220420]Its not a carfax...but more than you had.


Thanks for taking the time, I appreciate it.
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