Top Driver Joins Carfax to Provide Internet Search for Vehicle History

22 December 1998
Top Driver Joins Carfax to Provide Internet Search for Vehicle History
    NEW YORK, Dec. 22 -- Top Driver, the national leader in
state-of-the-art driver education, has once again broadened its scope of
services aimed at making our nations roads safer through a partnership with
Carfax, the only comprehensive, nationwide automobile title search database
available on the Internet.
    "The partnership will provide consumers with a link to car histories
simply by entering a vehicle identification number," said Sebastian Giordano,
Chief Operating Officer for Top Driver.  "National statistics indicate that
one out of every nine used cars has a hidden problem in its past and we want
consumers to have the ability to learn if the car they're thinking of
purchasing is one of them."
    Now linked to Top Driver's website (http://www.topdriver.com), Carfax allows
consumers access to a national database of more than 850 million records, most
compiled from motor vehicle departments in the United States and Canada,
inspection stations, auto auctions and insurance companies.  It can uncover
problems such as flood damage, odometer fraud, salvage, and manufacturer
buyback titles that have been "laundered" from a vehicle's paperwork.
    "A Carfax report helps reduce the risk of buying a used vehicle with
hidden problems that can significantly affect the safety, performance and
resale value of a used vehicle," said Scott Fredericks, Director of Consumer
Marketing for Carfax.  "Along with identifying potential problems, the reports
also provide valuable information about a vehicle's use, registration history
and driving patterns."
    Founded in 1984, Carfax pioneered the concept of a used car history
report.  Starting with 10,000 vehicle records, consumers running Carfax
reports today have access to over 850 million records.  Nationwide, consumers
and businesses -- car dealers, auto auctions and financial institutions -- use
Carfax Vehicle History Reports to make sure they know as much as possible
about the history of a used vehicle before they buy, sell or finance.
    Top Driver is the first in the industry to bundle driver education
programs, DMV Services, financing information, insurance services, automotive
safety products and driver accessories in a single, easily accessible mall
location.  For more information, contact Top Driver 888-TOP-DRIVER or visit
its web site at http://www.topdriver.com.