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Sep 18, 2023, 08:00 ET CARFAX DATA: AUTUMN IS THE MOST DANGEROUS SEASON FOR AUTO ACCIDENT DAMAGE IN U.S.

Tens of millions of U.S. drivers are heading this week directly into Danger Season – the time when auto crashes occur most often where they live,...

Jul 19, 2023, 09:36 ET CARFAX TEAMS WITH HYUNDAI AND KIA ON ANTI-THEFT MEASURES

In response to a nationwide increase in the theft of Hyundai and Kia vehicles as a result of viral online videos, CARFAX is partnering with those...

Jun 22, 2023, 10:06 ET St. Louis Post-Dispatch Names CARFAX A 2023 Top Workplace

CARFAX is a Top Workplace in Missouri for the second consecutive year, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The award, based entirely on...

May 17, 2023, 09:15 ET CARFAX: ALARMINGLY HIGH NUMBER OF CARS WITH URGENT RECALLS REMAIN UNREPAIRED IN U.S.

More than 2.5 million vehicles that have been tagged with "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" safety recalls remain unrepaired as of May 1, CARFAX data...

Apr 28, 2023, 08:00 ET CARFAX: CAR SHOPPERS CAN SAVE BY BUYING USED CARS WITH MINOR DAMAGE

Savvy auto shoppers can save hundreds of dollars on used cars by focusing on models with minor damage, CARFAX data shows in the site's first-ever...

Mar 15, 2023, 14:19 ET CARFAX NAMES NATION'S TOP-RATED SERVICE CENTERS

CARFAX is revealing the nation's top-rated auto service centers, based on verified reviews collected through the free CARFAX Car Care vehicle...

Mar 14, 2023, 09:19 ET CARFAX: UP TO 153,000 CATALYTIC CONVERTERS STOLEN IN 2022

Recent media reports vastly undercounted catalytic converter thefts in the U.S., new CARFAX data shows. Thieves removed the devices from as many as...

Feb 01, 2023, 15:52 ET CARFAX WINS NATIONAL WORKPLACE AWARD

CARFAX is being recognized as a 2023 Top Workplaces USA Award winner by Energage for prioritizing its people-first culture. Over 42,000 organizations ...

Jan 28, 2023, 08:57 ET NEW CARFAX INSIGHTS ON ACCIDENT TRENDS

CARFAX has new data that provides insights into where accidents happen around the country, including the states with the most and the fewest...

Jan 27, 2023, 09:25 ET CARFAX Car Care Program Tops 30 Million Consumers

CARFAX Car Care is marking a major milestone: 30 million consumers are using the service to track the 43 million vehicles they drive. CARFAX Car Care ...

Jan 26, 2023, 09:27 ET CARFAX NAMES TOP-RATED USED-CAR DEALERS NATIONWIDE

CARFAX is recognizing dealerships around the country with its fourth annual Top-Rated Dealers Award. The list was released today on the eve of the...

Dec 15, 2022, 09:05 ET CARFAX: ODOMETER ROLLBACKS ON THE RISE

Alarming new numbers from CARFAX show odometer rollbacks are on the rise nationwide. More than 1.9 million vehicles on the road have had their...

Dec 06, 2022, 16:03 ET CARFAX HITS 30 BILLION RECORDS IN VEHICLE HISTORY DATABASE

The CARFAX database, the largest vehicle history database in the world, now includes more than 30 billion records, the company announced today....

Nov 16, 2022, 10:26 ET CARFAX: ALARMING NUMBER OF VEHICLES OVERDUE FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Holiday travel this year is projected to continue climbing back toward pre-pandemic levels, which means more people hitting the road in coming weeks. ...

Oct 10, 2022, 08:03 ET CARFAX: HURRICANE IAN DAMAGED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF CARS

CARFAX estimates the widespread flooding across Florida and the Carolinas in the wake of Hurricane Ian potentially damaged as many as 358,000...

Sep 12, 2022, 08:05 ET CARFAX BUILT SEARCH TOOL IDENTIFIES TENS OF MILLIONS OF OPEN RECALLS NATIONWIDE

More than 2 billion vehicle checks have now been completed using a search tool designed to raise consumer awareness about open recalls. The Vehicle...

Jul 19, 2022, 09:53 ET CARFAX: SAVE GAS & MONEY THROUGH MAINTENANCE

Gas prices are averaging nearly $5 a gallon and that means every drop counts. Drivers can stretch those gallons further, possibly saving hundreds of...

Jun 28, 2022, 15:31 ET CARFAX NAMED 2022 'TOP WORKPLACE' FOR 2 U.S. OFFICES

Team CARFAX has earned "Top Workplace" honors from both The Washington Post and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, based entirely on employee feedback....

Jun 07, 2022, 07:53 ET CARFAX: ONE IN FIVE U.S. VEHICLES STILL HAS AN UNFIXED SAFETY ISSUE

Even after years of heightened warnings about car safety recalls, new CARFAX data shows more than 50 million vehicles on U.S. roads today are being...

May 03, 2022, 08:05 ET CARFAX IDENTIFIES VEHICLES TARGETED MOST OFTEN FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFT

Catalytic converter thefts have soared in recent years, thanks in large part to the spiking prices of precious metals. Thieves are removing catalytic ...

Mar 14, 2022, 08:30 ET CARFAX HONORS NATION'S TOP-RATED SERVICE CENTERS

CARFAX is unveiling the nation's top-rated auto service centers based on verified reviews from CARFAX Car Care members. The 2021 CARFAX Top-Rated...

Mar 12, 2022, 10:00 ET CARFAX: ACCIDENT AND DAMAGE INFORMATION CRITICAL TO ACCURATE VEHICLE PRICING

The unprecedented used car market makes it more important than ever to understand vehicle history. Accident history is the No. 1 thing used-car...

Mar 11, 2022, 12:33 ET DEALERS BUY, SELL, AND SERVICE SMARTER WITH CARFAX

Nv. (March 11, 2022) – CARFAX Lifetime Dealers are buying, selling, and servicing smarter with the power of all three CARFAX dealer products....

Mar 11, 2022, 11:05 ET THE CARFAX 100 RECOGNIZES HIGHLY RATED USED-CAR DEALERS

CARFAX is unveiling The CARFAX 100, an elite group of dealers from around the nation who are unmatched in their verified customer review rankings....

Feb 14, 2022, 08:33 ET CUSTOMERS LOVE THESE USED-CAR DEALERS

On this Valentine's Day, CARFAX is showing its love to dealers in its third annual Top-Rated Dealer Program. The 2021 CARFAX Top-Rated Dealers...