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Originally Posted by dem00n
Not the point.
They see that little accident sign, they run away. Even worse if you trade in a car, you'll lose an easy 25-50% value. I've seen it. Sure, you say to them sell private but a lot people don't have the time or patience to do so. It's a big headache to sell private if you're not a car person.
But, the good thing about carfax is that it makes some cars dirt cheap due to the accident, but it sucks for the seller...
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I think the bigger issue is that when most people think of CarFax, they think of the commercials, which would lead you to believe that all people who have a mark on the CarFax report are lying, cheating thieves, when the fact of the matter is that a ton of things happen to cars on an everyday basis that might just be routine for that line of cars or even brand.
That's another reason I hate this TrueCar BS I'm seeing all over TV now. Be safe, have peace of mind, let someone else choose your car for you? What? Are people serious? I know there are people out there who don't care what they drive, but this is too far. It's like paying someone to buy all your clothes for you - you use it everyday but can't be bothered with showing even a little interest?
Again, I think it's just the collective distrust of others (but oddly, no distrust of large corporations) that is the biggest problem.
In any case @
forzajuve, it will be hit or miss. I also recommend documenting the damage and repair work to the best of your ability and hope that the person that you eventually sell the car to considers you honest enough that you wouldn't lie to them. Be prepared to be bargained with, though. In the end, CarFax doesn't determine the price - you do.