I found a car online by owner and it was the exact type of car I had been looking for. I did not want to loss the deal and did not have time to take a mechanic with me, so my next best bet was to check it out with Carfax. What was reported on on the Carfax report was exactly like what the seller was telling me. I felt secure enough to buy the car on the spot and I have not regretted it. Not only did I get an accurate report, but the follow up emails alerted me to a possible recall on my vehicle that I don't know if I would have been notified being a second owner. I am very satisfied with Carfax and well worth the price of the membership.