How much is a CARFAX report?
It depends on where you buy it and how many you need. Here is every option side by side, with today's prices.
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See which reports have records for the car before you pay anything.
- Original CARFAX and AutoCheck reports
- One-time price, no subscription
- In your browser + PDF by e-mail
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 decides what you pay
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How many reports you need
One car: a single report. Comparing several cars: a pack lowers the price of each report.
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Whether you also want AutoCheck
AutoCheck adds its own score and is strong on auction records. With CARFAX it costs $28.06 for one VIN.
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Whether a free report already exists
Dealers and listings often provide one for the car — then you pay nothing.
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Whether there is anything to report
Our free VIN check shows whether there are records before you pay; an empty report is money wasted.
Is a CARFAX report worth the price?
For most used-car purchases, yes. A report can show:
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Title brands such as salvage, rebuilt, flood or lemon
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Reported accidents and damage
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Odometer readings that don't add up
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The number of owners, and rental or fleet use
Dealer subscriptions vs one-time reports
CARFAX also sells subscriptions to dealers who run many reports. For a private buyer, a one-time report — or a pack when shopping several cars — is the cheaper choice.
Frequently asked questions
How much is one CARFAX report?
$44.99 on carfax.com, or $18.99 for the same original report at VINinfohub.com.
Do I need a subscription to buy a CARFAX report?
No. A single CARFAX report is a one-time purchase, here and on carfax.com.
Why is the same report cheaper here?
We sell the original CARFAX report at our own price. It is the same report with CARFAX's own records and layout; you see the price before you pay.
How much is CARFAX plus AutoCheck?
$28.06 for both reports on one VIN.
What is your complete vehicle history report?
Our own consolidated report for one VIN: all available history and auction data in one report, with duplicates removed, for $21.69.
Can I get a CARFAX report for free?
Only when someone has already bought it for that car — a dealer, a listing or the seller. Our guide to free CARFAX reports lists every legit way.
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