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    Tim Jennings replied to the thread CarFax launches new history impact tool - Press Release.
    So CarFax calls to try and sign me up on their Free service reporting product. (They have been trying for all 3 years its been out) 32...
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    Dan P.- I was in an accident last month and incurred $3500 damage. It was the other drivers fault. So I settled with his insurance...
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    I don't understand your input there, Vin. Are you agreeing with me or do you not think I am who I say I am? In any case, I went to...
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    Dan P., the simple car owner who had tried to trade in his used vehicle for a new one, is the only commenter to this article who...
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    I am not a dealer, but just a simple car owner who has tried to trade his vehicle in for a new one. Here is my take on this new history...
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    I posted this in the other thread about "CARFAX - What are you thinking?" but one of their sales guys sent me a .pdf of this release...
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    Joe Turner (blog) replied to the thread CarFax launches new history impact tool - Press Release.
    Great point Brian, perhaps using the other more traditional forums, such as 20 groups and state associations.
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    Rob Fontano (blog) replied to the thread CarFax launches new history impact tool - Press Release.
    How's that go again Brian, "Don't piss off an SEO guy"? http://www.prlog.org/10661258-carfax-ignores-used...
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    Brian Pasch (blog) replied to the thread CarFax launches new history impact tool - Press Release.
    It would seem from the tone of the press release that CarFax is betting against the 5% of dealers who MAY engage in online forums like...
  • andwrig
    Carfax definitely does not belong in the price dictating game. The whole concept is awfully subjective. Provide the history report and...
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    Rob Fontano (blog) replied to the thread CarFax launches new history impact tool - Press Release.
    Carfax seems ill equipped to deal with this situation in a transparent manner. It certainly is a telling sign regarding their respect...
  • tomwhitejr
    Dealers do NOT want anyone in the "pricing game" unless said entity could actually bring some clarity and accuracy to the market. NADA...
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    Rob Fontano (blog) replied to the thread CarFax launches new history impact tool - Press Release.
    I simply don't see this feature as a win / win type of value added feature. It is one sided and that is not what we as dealers are...
  • Brian Pasch
    From what I have been hearing, car dealers do NOT want Carfax in the pricing game. Is this how you feel?
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    Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread CarFax launches new history impact tool - Press Release.
    I just wish CarFax would say where these values are coming from.
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    Rob Fontano (blog) replied to the thread CarFax launches new history impact tool - Press Release.
    O.k well, better late than never I guess. So now that we have the press release, how does this address the previous conversation. Does...
  • Alex Snyder
    Is this what you wanted to hear? FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CarFax launches new history impact tool CENTREVILLE, Va. (April 30, 2010)...
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    Derek replied to the thread CARFAX - What Are You Thinking?.
    Dealers should stop using services like this all together. These "reports" have single handily ruined used car pricing. If there is...
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    Imriven replied to the thread CARFAX - What Are You Thinking?.
    As a consumer I think it's useful to see what has happened to a car in its history because 90% of the time a sales person isn't going to...
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    Jim replied to the thread CARFAX - What Are You Thinking?.
    and if its any consolation, after that 09 Mercedes was sold 2 years later, it now has a +500 price adjustment lol
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    Jim replied to the thread CARFAX - What Are You Thinking?.
    I have a carfax report on all of my vehicles, and never once has a customer even brought this up. Its not a big deal. Is it stupid...
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    Auto Appraiser replied to the thread CARFAX - What Are You Thinking?.
    I'm an Auto Appraiser, I specialize in Diminished Value, I'm in the process of negotiating a settlement with another appraiser using the...
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    Linda Bolin replied to the thread CARFAX - What Are You Thinking?.
    NEED TO FNOW RETAIL PRICE
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    Linda Bolin replied to the thread CARFAX - What Are You Thinking?.
    WHAT IS IS THE VALUE OF MY2008 DODGE GRANDE SE VIN 1D8HN44H688137246 SPORTS VAN 3.3L V6 SFIOV FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
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    JOEL MIKRES replied to the thread CARFAX - What Are You Thinking?.
    It seems we car dealers are once again circling the wagons. i'm fed up with it. I will not be dictated to by these arrogant bastards. I...
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