

Privacy for Customers - Transparency over Vehicles The used car import and export market is booming and many owners would be surprised to find out exactly what happened to their vehicle during its previous life abroad. We believe your next car shouldn't be hiding anything from you.ĬARFAX Vehicle History Reports contain over 28 billion historical records from 20 European countries, the US and Canada, which are updated daily with new information.Įven if you live in a country we don't collect vehicle data from, it's still always worth checking the Vehicle Identification Number without obligation. Our primary goal is to help you get to know your next car from the inside out before deciding to make an investment that will be part of you and your family's everyday life.

As an independent vehicle history provider, at CARFAX we've made it our mission to tell you everything you need to know by uncovering as many events as possible from the previous life of a used car.

The BMW M3’s 3.2 liter S54 motor is built to incredibly tight tolerances, so don’t go buying a cheapo thinking you’re getting a deal.Sometimes what you don't know can't hurt you, but that's not the case when buying a used car. You’ll also want to be sure that the car has strong service records. A new radiator can run around $500-$1,000. Finally, consider going through the cooling system, as these cars can overheat. That’ll run you a comparatively cheap $500-$800.

Otherwise, much smoke and oil are in your future. Fix it immediately, just like the bearings, for around $2,000.Įnsure the VANOS camshaft timing system has been rebuilt. If not taken care of, they’ll tear the frame. Next, the subframe bushings will eventually wear on all cars. That’s what helps the pistons spin around the crank, and could be a very expensive fix. First, all cars before 2003 will need the rod bearings done. There’s four big items to be concerned with, in order of importance. Of course, these cars are already 14-20 years old, and they can show it in some ways.
