My husband and I were looking to buy a clean small used car with low miles, but just couldn't be sure about the history the ones we shortlisted. So we bought an unlimited CARFAX package and ran as many cars as we wanted through the process. All we needed for a report was the license plate number, and there were 5 VIN-report options too; so it was breezy. Before getting CARFAX, we had almost made up our mind on a neat-looking Toyota Camry which turned out to be reported as a total-loss, a fact that the owner conveniently kept back from us! Needless to say, we went on to check other cars after that. We finally chose one of two almost identical Honda Accords that we test drove, the CARFAX becoming the ultimate deciding factor again. The one we ended up buying showed regular servicing with all scheduled maintenance performed timely and no major repairs, while the other had practically no information. So thanks to CARFAX, we are now the proud owners of a 'good, clean' car.