Recent media reports vastly undercounted catalytic converter thefts in the U.S., new CARFAX data shows. Thieves removed the devices from as many as 153,000 vehicles in the U.S. in 2022, far more than earlier estimates. CARFAX data scientists reviewed catalytic converter replacements from millions of service and maintenance records to arrive at this number. Thieves […]
CARFAX Reports on State Accident Trends
CARFAX reported on new data that provides insights into where accidents happen around the country, including the states with the most and the fewest accidents per 1,000 registered vehicles in each state. Georgia tops the list for the most, and several other southern states had high rates as well. The Top 10 states with the […]
CARFAX Hits 30 Billion Records in Vehicle History Database
According to CARFAX its vehicle history database now includes more than 30 billion records. This milestone came from one of the more than 131,000 sources that report vehicle information directly to CARFAX. The CARFAX Vehicle History Report containing the 30 billionth record reported to CARFAX, an “offered for sale” record in Texas for a 2020 […]
IAA Partners with CARFAX Canada on Vehicle History Reports
IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) announced that non-branded, repairable IAA vehicles in Canada now include CARFAX Canada Vehicle History Reports. IAA’s Vehicle Details Page within the Auction Centre will now provide the most comprehensive vehicle history report available in Canada. This launch will allow buyers to fully view any available vehicle history report – with no […]
CARFAX Announces CEO Retirement And Succession Plan
Vice President Bill Eager named new CEO effective December 1. CARFAX today announced that Dick Raines plans to retire as chief executive officer (CEO) on November 30. Vice President Bill Eager will become the new CEO of CARFAX on December 1. “It’s been my honor and privilege to work with Team CARFAX for the past […]
As Many As 212,000 Vehicles Damaged by Hurricane Ida
CARFAX projects widespread flooding in New York City, New Jersey and Louisiana will lead to large number of flood damaged vehicles. In the wake of Hurricane Ida and other intense storms across the United States, consumers need to be on alert for flooded vehicles resurfacing on the used car market. CARFAX data suggests widespread flooding […]
CARFAX Announces New Total Loss Valuation Service
New service provides insurers with ability to use CARFAX data to establish total loss values. Carfax announced that a new insurance total loss valuation service is now available through its claims-centric web portal. The new product helps total loss adjusters determine a vehicle’s unique pre-accident value using Carfax’s VIN-specific History-Based Value. Carfax utilizes pricing data […]
Assured Performance and CARFAX Sign Reporting Deal
Assured Performance Network announced that they have entered into an agreement with CARFAX to report when a vehicle is repaired using 100 percent OEM Collision repair parts if it is already reported as damaged. The repair reporting also requires the shop and consumer’s permission. Buyers and sellers of used cars will now have information about […]
Last CIC Meeting of 2010 Hits Data Privacy, Repair Standards
New chairman comments on plan for results-oriented process for CIC. Although the results of the recent crash testing of non-OEM parts by Ford and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, previously reported on CollisionWeek, were among the topics at the most recent Collision Industry Conference (CIC), the quarterly gathering focused on a variety of other […]
Consumer Reports and CARFAX Sign Content Agreement
ConsumerReports.org and CARFAX announced a content distribution agreement that will allow all visitors to the CARFAX web site the opportunity to access a variety of free Consumer Reports used-car buying information. Consumer Reports will be prominently featured on the CARFAX.com Web site. Users who click on the Consumer Reports link will be taken to a […]