CARFAX has access to information from over 112,000 data sources, including every U.S. and Canadian province motor vehicle agency, as well as many auto auctions and fire and police departments, fleet management and rental agencies, as well a number of collision repair facilities, collision repair facilities, fleet management, and rental agencies. CARFAX Vehicle history reports™ are available for all used cars and light truck models from 1981 or later. A CARFAX Report can be instantly generated using the unique 17-character vehicle ID number (VIN). Our database contains over 26 billion records. Every CARFAX Report includes information that can influence a consumer's decision to buy a used car. The exclusive CARFAX Buyback guarantee reduces the risk of buying a used vehicle. CARFAX will buy back the vehicle if it does not include a DMV-issued brand title (such salvage, fire, flood damage or odometer problems).