Carfax

Severe summer flooding has damaged cars in states like Ohio, Missouri, Texas, and Kentucky; thousands of flood-damaged vehicles are now on the market, sometimes deceptively cleaned up for resale. Buyers should watch for signs of water damage, including mismatched upholstery or rust around pedals, and utilize resources like CARFAX's free Flood Damage Check tool to assess a used vehicle's history.

A user attempted to purchase a 2014 CRV on Facebook Marketplace after receiving a Carfax report, but the listing disappeared despite the seller confirming a meeting. The seller became unresponsive after the listing removal, raising concerns about a potential scam.

A user purchased a car from a private seller on Facebook Marketplace who claimed the vehicle had a clean title. The buyer discovered via Carfax and Bumper.com that the car had a rebuilt title due to minor front-end damage, though their state's DMV records showed a clean title. The seller, initially insistent on cash, now agrees to a wire transfer and inspection, but the buyer suspects the title may have been 'washed' through clerical error or intentional deception.

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