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Used Car Buying Stories | Darryl's Story

Nervous about buying a used car? Wondering if that vehicle has been in an accident, or if the seller is hiding something?

Purchasing a vehicle privately has risks, but there are ways you can help protect yourself. CARFAX Canada has helped millions of Canadians find the right car and avoid making an expensive mistake by providing Canada’s most comprehensive vehicle history report. But don’t take our word for it, here are some REAL stories from Canadians like you:


“My kids safety was not worth the risk”

Darryl from Ontario writes*:

“I was making final arrangements to buy a car. Dodged a bullet after finding out the car I was going to buy had a previous Total Loss claim. In addition to potential future mechanical issues, the red flag indicated potential safety issues. My kids safety was not worth the risk. I'm confident CARFAX Canada saved me from a major headache, or worse. Best $50 I've spent in a while.”


CARFAX Canada’s easy-to-read, comprehensive report tells you everything you need to know about a specific car. CARFAX Canada has the info you need to make sure your next car purchase won’t come with an unexpected surprise. Find out about any accident history, registered liens, unfixed recalls and more. Take the mystery out of your car’s history!


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*original quote was received before November 2018 while under the former title CARPROOF.