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I am interested in buying a car by paying off the balance owed by the seller. Can this be done by going with them to the bank or should I go to the DMV with them?

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You need to go to the bank to pay off the balance and receive the title. The bank will receive your certified check, and when it clears, they will release the title to you.

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Do I need a VIN number or a license plate number to get a Carfax report?

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You need the VIN number.

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Does a Carfax report provide information on the previous owner of a vehicle?

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No, it just tells you how many owners, and if the car was owned personally, by a rental company or was a company car.

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Can I get a free Carfax if the dealer does not offer it?

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Yes, you just need the VIN number. If the dealer wont give it to you, be wary of this.

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Does Carfax show today's value of a vehicle?

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Yes. It shows two kinds of value. One is trade-in, and the other is retail.

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How much is a Carfax?

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One report is $39.99, 5 reports are $59.99, or unlimited reports for $69.99.

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I'm trying to get a free Carfax report and it keeps asking for credit card info. How do I get the free report?

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Get a free Carfax vehicle history report by logging into lemonchecks.com and entering in your car's 17 digit VIN.

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How do I get a free report?

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You can check online, because there are a lot of free websites where you can get a free report.

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