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In Reply to: Re: carfax Report please: WBABF3312PEF40072 thank posted by Tong on February 12, 2001 at 00:48:02:
The Vehicle Identification Number submitted was checked against the Carfax® database of over 1.21 billion vehicle records. The Carfax database includes U.S. and Canadian title and registration activity, rental and lease usage, odometer readings from inspection stations, auto auctions and other sources. The results of this search are displayed below.
Vehicle ID: WBABF3312PEF40072
Yr/Mfg: 1993 BMW
Model: 325is
Body: 2D Cpe. Mid-size car
Engine: 2.5L L6 SFI 24V DOHC
Fuel: Gasoline
Driveline: Rear-wheel drive
Aspiration: Normal
Country Mfg.: Germany
RESULT: CLEAN TITLE HISTORY GUARANTEED FOR THIS VEHICLE
The VIN submitted was checked against the Carfax database to determine if any title document for this 1993 BMW was designated or marked with any of the following types of problems:
Salvage/Junk Title Checked. No Problem Title Found.
Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Checked. No Problem Title Found.
Flood Damage Title Checked. No Problem Title Found.
Damage Disclosure Title Checked. No Problem Title Found.
Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON) Title Checked. No Problem Title Found.
Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title Checked. No Problem Title Found.
Not Actual Mileage Title Checked. No Problem Title Found.
For more information see the Clean Title History Guarantee section.
RESULT: No odometer rollback detected in the Carfax database.
The VIN submitted for this 1993 BMW was checked against the Carfax database to determine if any reported odometer reading is less than a previous reading.
The Carfax database contains the following information about this 1993 BMW:
DATE ODOMETER INFORMATION GENERAL
REPORTED READING SOURCE COMMENTS
03/05/1993 269 Missouri Title issued
Motor Vehicle Dept. First lien reported
Chesterfield, MO
Title #AN735520
10/24/1996 91,292 Missouri Title issued
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Kansas City, MO
Title #AZ076153
NOTE: You have significantly reduced your risk of purchasing a vehicle with a hidden problem. However, Carfax has not inspected this vehicle. There could be other potential problems with this vehicle that have not been reported to Carfax.
NOTE: Not all titles issued represent a change in vehicle ownership. For example, a title could be issued to reflect an address change or correction.
Carfax agrees to pay to the holder of this report 10% of the wholesale value of the car, up to $5,000, if Section 2 of this report indicates a Clean Title History and a Problem Title actually exists for this vehicle. A Problem Title is defined as a passenger motor vehicle ownership document issued by the state that bears the word or symbol signifying that the vehicle was salvaged or junked; rebuilt or reconstructed; flood damaged; disclosed as damaged; bought back by the manufacturer; odometer exceeds mechanical limits; odometer was not the actual mileage; or any other symbol or word of like kind. The individual or entity must have ownership of the vehicle in question at the time a claim is made. This offer is not valid with any other guarantee offered by Carfax.
For complete terms and conditions of the Carfax Clean Title History Guarantee ask your authorized Carfax subscriber for a Clean Title History Guarantee certificate, or a copy of "A Consumers Guide to Buying a Quality Used Vehicle." The terms and conditions also appear on the Carfax Web site at www.carfax.com or may be obtained by writing to Carfax.
CARFAX DEPENDS ON ITS SOURCES FOR THE ACCURACY AND RELIABILITY OF ITS INFORMATION. THEREFORE, NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED BY CARFAX OR ITS AGENTS FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THIS REPORT. CARFAX FURTHER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CARFAX®
23:50:26 02/11/2001
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Auto Auction - Auto auctions provide Carfax with odometer readings of vehicles brought to the auction for sale (and whether or not it sold). It is common practice for vehicles to be wholesaled at auctions.
Damage Disclosure Title - The title issued when the seller indicates that the vehicle has sustained damage as a result of one or more incidents. The amount of damage varies by state.
Date Reported - Refers to the date when the transaction occurred.
Dealer Service Company - Dealer Service Companies assist auto dealers manage their inventories. These companies offer data services in the areas of mass marketing, maintenance notification, unit labeling and advertising. Not all dealer service companies report information to Carfax.
Exceeds Mechanical Limits - When the seller certifies, under the Truth in Mileage Act, that the odometer reading EXCEEDS MECHANICAL LIMITS of the odometer, usually 99,999 miles.
Exempt Vehicle - The vehicle is over 10 years old, was manufactured before 1986, and is exempt from odometer reporting requirements.
Fleet Management Company - Fleet Management Companies provide the management of financing, insurance, maintenance and repair of fleet vehicles owned by other businesses. Fleet companies are typically self-insured. Vehicles that have sustained varying degrees of damage have been reported to Carfax, however not all fleet management companies report information to Carfax.
Flood Damage Title - States issue flood titles when a vehicle has been in a flood or has received extensive water damage.
General Comments - Carfax reports display important information in the General Comment section, including potential problems for each transaction. Comments will vary, depending on the source of the information.
Information Source - Refers to the provider or origin of the transaction. There are several sources you may see on a report including Motor Vehicle Department, Auto Auctions, Salvage Auctions, and Inspection Stations.
Inspections - Many states or counties require annual or biennial inspections. Odometer readings are collected at the time of the inspection.
Lemon Law Vehicle - A vehicle with major problems which as been repurchased by or had its price renegotiated with the manufacturer. The state marks its official records or issues an identifying title for lemon law vehicles. Laws vary by state as to the specific requirements for a "buyback."
Lien - A lien is an ownership right to a piece of property. When a financial institution loans money to someone purchasing a vehicle, the financial institution has a lien on the vehicle. Other types of liens include mechanics' liens and child support liens.
Motor Vehicle Dept. - Motor Vehicle Departments issue both titles and registrations to a vehicle's owner. Each title or registration record which appears on a Carfax report does not necessarily indicate a change in ownership. New titles and registrations can be created for name, address and lienholder changes; ownership changes; vehicle status changes; registration activity; title corrections; and lost titles.
Not Actual Mileage - When the seller certifies, under the Truth in Mileage Act, that the odometer reading is NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE. This may occur because the disclosed odometer reading was not accurate and verifiable.
Odometer Rollback - If a more recent odometer reading is less than an older reading, then the odometer may have been "rolled back."
Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title - The vehicle sustained damage and was rebuilt or reconstructed, then placed back on the road.
Repossession - When a repossession occurs a vehicle owner fails to make loan payments, and the financial institution holding the title takes possession of the vehicle.
Salvage Auction Record - Vehicles that are sold at salvage auctions. These vehicles have been declared a total loss by an insurance company, are recovered stolen vehicles, or have been repossessed.
Salvage/Junk Title - States issue salvage titles when an insurance company takes possession of a vehicle as a result of a claim. This generally occurs after a vehicle has been declared a total loss. States issue junk titles to indicate that a vehicle is not road worthy and cannot be titled again in that state.
Service Plan Company - Service Plan Companies market extended warranty plans to buyers of both new and used cars as mechanical breakdown insurance. Information is collected from service plan companies when they issue contracts and when they pay repair claims. Not all service plan companies report information to Carfax.
Title Issued - A state issues a title to provide a vehicle owner with proof of ownership. Each title has a unique number. Each title or registration record which appears on a Carfax report does not necessarily indicate a change in ownership.
Total Loss - An insurance company declares a vehicle a total loss when paying a claim for the full value of the vehicle. Insurance companies typically take possession and obtain the title of such vehicles.
Vehicle ID No. - This 17 character number is unique to each vehicle. It identifies characteristics of the vehicle, including manufacturer, year, model, body, engine specifications, and serial number.
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