What constitutes a bad Carfax?

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will.mcg
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Thinking about trading in my wife's car. Dealer gives low offer & says it's due to the bad carfax. Neighbor backed into it a few years ago which knocked one of the front bumper "wings" off & cracked a headlight.
The Wonderer
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It's probably showing a wreck from when it was repaired.
coppag92
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Best to get a copy of it and see what it says for yourself. Lots of discrepancies on those. Could show that front end was knocked off of it and frame damage when it is just a simple boo boo.
1agswitchin4lanes
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Carfax can show minor damage, wreck, major damage, airbag deployment, and structural damage.

I'd ask for a copy of the report.
hatchback
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My $7,000 wreck from this summer doesn't show on my Carfax. Take those reports with a grain of salt.

With that said, I bet the dealer is blowing smoke on trying to low-ball you on the trade to make up for the price of the vehicle.
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