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repo
02-28-2011, 1:52pm
accident reported on Carfax?

Do dealers run Carfaxes before putting a number on a trade in case it shows an accident and they might have to sit on it awile?:waiting:
snide
02-28-2011, 1:53pm
If Carfax shows that the accident was minor, maybe.
Truck Guy
02-28-2011, 1:55pm
If Carfax shows that the accident was minor, maybe.:iagree:
repo
02-28-2011, 1:55pm
If Carfax shows that the accident was minor, maybe.

It doesnt tell.
snide
02-28-2011, 1:55pm
It doesnt tell.

Next.
C5SilverBullet
02-28-2011, 1:58pm
We pull a history report before we put an appraised value on every trade in.
Rotorhead
02-28-2011, 1:59pm
My 05 Frontier had to have the frame replaced due to an accident. When I traded it in they ran a carfax for their protection. It showed up, and whoever they sold it to it had to be disclosed by FL law. Minor damage I'm not sure about.
repo
02-28-2011, 2:01pm
We pull a history report before we put an appraised value on every trade in.

So if it shows an accident you put less in it?
C5SilverBullet
02-28-2011, 2:16pm
So if it shows an accident you put less in it?

Yup. On the idea that if a customer asks to see it, they'll expect to pay less.
ptindall
02-28-2011, 2:35pm
Yes, but the deal has to be real good for me.
Petew1971
02-28-2011, 4:30pm
accident reported on Carfax?

Do dealers run Carfaxes before putting a number on a trade in case it shows an accident and they might have to sit on it awile?:waiting:

Id buy it using Barn Bucks
Joecooool
02-28-2011, 4:58pm
I say yes on the condition that I see a photo or the repair bill. A ding on the door or a minor fender bender isn't an issue. If I see replaced air bags or parts for the suspension, no way.
oyealiz
02-28-2011, 5:03pm
Whether I'd buy a car with an accident reported on Carfax depends on the current condition of the car, the price and whether I intend to trade it in at a dealer later.
Burro (He/Haw)
02-28-2011, 9:34pm
I dated a female car salesman (Saleswoman?) briefly years ago. According to her, even new cars get dinged up and repaired prior to a sale as a "New" car.

Can any of you car people confirm/deny such things happen?

She was probably just trying to get in my pants,,,
oyealiz
02-28-2011, 9:48pm
I dated a female car salesman (Saleswoman?) briefly years ago. According to her, even new cars get dinged up and repaired prior to a sale as a "New" car.

Can any of you car people confirm/deny such things happen?

She was probably just trying to get in my pants,,,

That's foreplay talk for people who live on the frozen tundra????
Entropy
02-28-2011, 10:03pm
That's foreplay talk for people who live on the frozen tundra????
You can only talk about the weather for so long...
Dave
02-28-2011, 10:07pm
I say yes on the condition that I see a photo or the repair bill. A ding on the door or a minor fender bender isn't an issue. If I see replaced air bags or parts for the suspension, no way.

:iagree:
Depends entirely on the extent of the damage. If they can show that it was minor, then no big deal. A receipt would really be nice to have.
MrPeabody
02-28-2011, 10:12pm
I dated a female car salesman (Saleswoman?) briefly years ago. According to her, even new cars get dinged up and repaired prior to a sale as a "New" car.

Can any of you car people confirm/deny such things happen?

She was probably just trying to get in my pants,,,

Of course that happens. Mostly damaged in shipping. If the damage exceeds a certain amount, though, it must be disclosed to the buyer.
polarbear
02-28-2011, 10:14pm
accident reported on Carfax?

Do dealers run Carfaxes before putting a number on a trade in case it shows an accident and they might have to sit on it awile?:waiting:

We always did, but Carfax can miss too. I remember taking a Volvo V90 in trade years ago- clean carfax and title. Had some electrical issues with the rear tail lights. Used Car mangler told the techs- "put it up on the rack- there's only one reason it'd have electrical problems like that." Sure enough, repaired damage was easy to spot underneath, and it was significant. Off to auction it went.
mrvette
02-28-2011, 10:46pm
We always did, but Carfax can miss too. I remember taking a Volvo V90 in trade years ago- clean carfax and title. Had some electrical issues with the rear tail lights. Used Car mangler told the techs- "put it up on the rack- there's only one reason it'd have electrical problems like that." Sure enough, repaired damage was easy to spot underneath, and it was significant. Off to auction it went.

It's only just a Volvo, so what the hell, solder the wire and get over it already...

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