CARFAX subscription cost
Subscriptions, memberships and "unlimited reports" are dealer products. Here is what a car buyer can actually purchase.
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- Original CARFAX and AutoCheck reports
- One-time price, no subscription
- In your browser + PDF by e-mail
What consumers can buy
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A single report
One VIN, one report: $44.99 on carfax.com, $18.99 here.
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A package of reports
carfax.com sells packages of several reports at a lower price per report. They must be used within a limited period.
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A pack here
Instead of $18.99 each, a 10-pack costs $12.34 per report, and you use the reports as you check each car.
CARFAX report prices compared
Our prices are the ones checkout charges today; the carfax.com price is its list price for one report.
| Where | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| carfax.com | One original CARFAX report | $44.99 |
| VINinfohub.com | The same original CARFAX report, in your browser and as a PDF by e-mail | $18.99 · 10-pack: $12.34 each |
| VINinfohub.com | CARFAX + AutoCheck for the same VIN | $28.06 |
| VINinfohub.com | VINinfohub ONE: all available history and auction data for the VIN in one consolidated report | $21.69 |
| Seller, dealer or listing | A report they already bought for that car | Free |
carfax.com also sells multi-report packages that cost less per report.
What dealers pay for
Dealer access is a different product from the consumer report.
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Dealers sign a subscription contract with CARFAX and pay monthly.
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The price depends on the dealership and its volume; CARFAX does not publish it.
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The subscription is why a dealer can show you the report on its own cars for free.
"Unlimited CARFAX" and shared accounts
Offers for unlimited consumer access usually mean a shared dealer login.
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Sharing a dealer account breaks that dealer's contract, and such access can stop without notice.
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You hand your payment details to an unknown seller for access you cannot rely on.
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A single original report with a clear price is the safer purchase.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a CARFAX subscription?
For consumers there is none. Dealer subscriptions are priced individually by CARFAX and not published.
Is there a CARFAX membership?
CARFAX offers a free account for tracking your own car's service. It does not include vehicle history reports on cars you want to buy.
Can I get unlimited CARFAX reports?
Only dealers have high-volume access, under contract. For a buyer comparing several cars, a pack is the practical option.
Will I be charged again after I buy here?
No. Every purchase is one payment. Nothing renews.
How many reports does a buyer need?
One per car you are serious about. If you are comparing several cars, a pack costs less per report.
How do I cancel a CARFAX subscription?
Dealer subscriptions are cancelled with CARFAX under the dealer's contract. If you bought a report here, there is nothing to cancel.
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