CARFAX Comprehensive Database Nears Two Billion Data Records

    FAIRFAX, Va.--Jan. 3, 2002--CARFAX, pioneer of the vehicle history report, today announced they are fast approaching the milestone of two-billion unique vehicle history records in their comprehensive online database.
    In keeping with their commitment to be the one-stop source for vehicle history information for used car buyers and sellers, CARFAX is pleased with to have reached this milestone.
    "Ongoing data acquisitions and strategic partnerships with data sources make and keep the CARFAX database the most comprehensive database of vehicle history information available," explains consumer advocate and CARFAX Vice President Scott Fredericks, who said that CARFAX will reach the 2-billion mark "any day now."
    Each electronic data record in the CARFAX database represents a document connected to a vehicle via a unique 17-character vehicle identification number assigned at the time of manufacturer. These data records can include title brands, registration, emissions inspection results and accidents records.

    About CARFAX

    Founded in 1984, CARFAX pioneered the concept of the vehicle history report - the instant background check on any used car. CARFAX Vehicle History Reports can confirm a clean title history or identify serious problems with any used car, including salvage history, odometer fraud, flood damage and more. CARFAX helps millions of consumers and thousands of car dealers avoid buying used cars with costly hidden problems. Using the 17-character Vehicle ID Number (VIN), used car buyers can access over 2-billion unique vehicle history records from hundreds of different sources in the CARFAX nationwide database at www.CARFAX.com. Every CARFAX Report that confirms a clean title history is backed by the $5,000 Clean Title History Guarantee. CARFAX, Inc., based in Fairfax, Virginia, is a wholly owned subsidiary of the R.L. Polk & Co.