
Carfax vs carVertical: US Buyers vs European Import History
CARFAX owns much of the US commercial story. carVertical leans European/global mileage checks — pick based on where the car lived.

CARFAX owns much of the US commercial story. carVertical leans European/global mileage checks — pick based on where the car lived.

Single CARFAX, AutoCheck alone, or the bundle — pick based on the VIN’s story, not a generic “always buy both” slogan.

CARFAX is built around on-road VINs — RVs sometimes partially work, boats and trailers often need other tools and inspections.

Classic and collector cars predate modern reporting — expect thin CARFAX chapters, then lean on specialists, receipts, and inspections.

CARFAX’s buyback-style guarantee is a marketing backstop with rules — know what it covers before you treat it like insurance.

Canadian CARFAX and US CARFAX don’t automatically glue into one biography — cross-border used cars need both sides of the paper trail.

Post-hail inventories look cheap for a reason — pair the history report with a body and glass inspection before you celebrate the discount.

“Best CARFAX alternative” usually means cheaper access to real history — or a thinner PDF wearing a confident logo. Late 2026 buyer’s map.

AutoCheck leans auction and risk score. NMVTIS is the federal title core. Different jobs — don’t buy the wrong PDF for your question.

AutoCheck 90 looks elite until the peer range starts at 92 — high absolute scores can still sit below their class.