CARFAX helped me determine the choice of my most recent car purchase. Being able to see the history of owners, maintenance and potential issues of the vehicle made me feel more at ease of buying it. In my particular case, the maintenance records in the car's factory booklet mirrored the CARFAX report (5 owners, all recorded maintenance, no damage, and no tampering.) The small charge for the CARFAX report is well worth the peace of mind you get. I would highly recommend to anyone that is in the market for a used car to get a CARFAX report on it before making his/her decision.