Thousands of U.S. Lemons Resold to Unknowing Canadians; Free Carfax Lemon Check Available for Consumers

CENTREVILLE, Va.--Droves of dangerous used cars declared lemons in the United States have made their way into Canada and are being resold to uninformed consumers. A recent report by CBC News highlights the plight of Canadian car buyers who are unaware these cars are parked their driveway. To help identify vehicles bought back by auto manufacturers, used car shoppers can check for lemon brands using the free Carfax Lemon Check at www.carfax.com.

Canada currently has no lemon laws and the strength of the Canadian dollar is driving an influx of U.S. lemons across the border. However, cars purchased with Carfax Vehicle History Reports that do not contain a lemon brand reported by a U.S. State Department of Motor Vehicles may be eligible to be bought back by Carfax.

Share with your viewers some additional resources they can use to avoid unknowingly buying a defective used car. Carfax communications director Larry Gamache is available for interview to discuss the U.S. lemon laws and offer tips for avoiding the purchase of potentially unsafe vehicles.

For more information, contact Christopher Basso of Carfax, 703-934-2664.