How to Use Carfax to Spot a Lemon

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Tip 1 - How to Spot a Lemon | Used Car Buying Guide - Consumer Reports

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Dottie Anderson | permalink

Knowing how to look at used cars and spot a lemon, see potential problems, and determine how reliable a used vehicle is can save you from expensive automotive headaches down the road. Read on for advice from the car experts at Consumer Reports that can help you determine whether a used vehicle is a good value or potential trouble.

For further reading: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2012/12/how-to-spot-a-lemon/index.htm ^[1]

Tip 2 - How Carfax Doesn't Protect You From Buying A Used Lemon

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by PS 3tampa | permalink

What happens to defective automobiles – "Lemons" – that get bought back under the lemon law? Most of them get sold right back into the stream of commerce as used vehicles. And often, the full histories of the cars are not disclosed – not even on Carfax.
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For further reading: http://oppositelock.kinja.com/how-carfax-doesnt-protect-you-from-buying-a-used-lemon-1653942445 ^[2]

Tip 3 - How to Read a Car Lemon Report

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Adriana Escardin | permalink

Find out about the best car lemon report services, and the type of information contained in these reports.

For further reading: http://www.carsdirect.com/used-car-buying/car-lemon-report-understanding-the-information-inside ^[3]

Tip 4 - Lemon Cars: How to Spot Them

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Don Horen | permalink

The dreaded lemon car is sure to drive you up the wall (not to mention drive your repair costs through the roof). Here's some tips on how you can avoid purchasing one of these nefarious vehicles.

For further reading: http://www.military.com/off-duty/autos/lemon-cars-how-to-spot-them.html ^[4]

Tip 5 - Used Car Fraud Carfax | Georgia Attorney Michael Flinn

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Joy Kane | permalink

Many dealers commit used car fraud using Carfax to reassure potential customers. Call Michael Flinn at 770-832-0300 for a free review of your fraud case.

For further reading: http://www.georgiaconsumerlawyer.com/auto-fraud-attorney/used-car-fraud/ ^[5]