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04/11/2011, 08:56 AM
VX KAT

AutoCheck reports - Free

I bought a 30 day unlimited number of AutoCheck reports yesterday. Needed to see if my Lexus accident was on it...it is.... oh joy :rollo:..... can you say DV Mr. Cab company? Got the unlimited # for a few bucks more so we could look up some of our past vehicles.

If anybody needs/wants me to run a VIN send me AN EMAIL. PM fills up too fast.

IIRC it's not good practice to put a VIN on a public forum. So I believe email is a safer idea. (am I correct on that?...anybody??)
04/11/2011, 09:12 AM
VXjunky

ahhhhhh....you a sweetheart
04/11/2011, 10:14 AM
nocturnalVX

You rock!

Thanks Sue,

I sent you an e-mail, and am interested to see what turns up...
04/11/2011, 10:35 AM
vt_maverick

Sue - I will be sending you the 80 or so Foxfire VINs I've collected over the last several months. Sure you don't want me to help? ;)
04/11/2011, 01:42 PM
VX KAT

Quote:

Originally Posted by vt_maverick

Sue - I will be sending you the 80 or so Foxfire VINs I've collected over the last several months. Sure you don't want me to help? ;)

:eek: yeah, I'll give ya access, and we do have 30 days, so I'm sure between us we can Git-R-Done....:thumbup:
04/12/2011, 09:23 AM
vt_maverick

Sue - shoot me the log-in info via PM when you get a sec. I'm on travel so I'll have a lot of time tonight to plug VINs. Do you know if more than one user can log in at one time? Might be good for you and Dave to try it out before we lock out your account.
04/12/2011, 09:27 AM
VX KAT

Quote:

Originally Posted by vt_maverick

Sue - shoot me the log-in info via PM when you get a sec. I'm on travel so I'll have a lot of time tonight to plug VINs. Do you know if more than one user can log in at one time? Might be good for you and Dave to try it out before we lock out your account.

Good idea, will have Dave try it from his computer....
Also, PM sent.

update- it worked fine with Dave logging in, and also worked when both he and I were logged in.
04/12/2011, 10:20 AM
atilla_the_fun

Thank you for your help, Sue. My VX is well traveled but seems to score very highly!
04/12/2011, 12:31 PM
nocturnalVX

Thanks again Sue! My VX scored off the chart (in the right way), and it's nice to have that info. See you in Moab!
04/13/2011, 08:06 PM
VX KAT

:bump:
04/13/2011, 08:28 PM
Grif

Oh sorry, thanks Sue!! hehehe
04/17/2011, 10:54 PM
VX KAT

:bump:
04/18/2011, 05:01 AM
vt_maverick

Quote:

Originally Posted by nocturnalVX

Thanks again Sue! My VX scored off the chart (in the right way), and it's nice to have that info. See you in Moab!

x2 :) Only got a CarFax on my VX since I bought it before we learned the hard way that it's a total POS. Honestly I've been hesitant to run my AutoCheck because I was just sure that I would find something (no real reason to suspect it, just figured it was my luck). It was great to come up clean!

Thanks again Sue, now time to start running the other 78 Foxfire VINs. :D
04/18/2011, 05:49 AM
Mile High VX

Thanks Sue!

Great to have this and the Carfax that I ran when I purchased the VX. Gives me a well-rounded picture of the vehicle history.

:thumbup::thumbup:
04/18/2011, 08:52 AM
VX KAT

It's available until 5/10 so I'll keep bumping this thread so anybody interested can contact me.

I got what I needed to know out of it....the jerk cabbie that hit me in Las Vegas is there. :_brickwal
Thanks to you Ashley (and your posts about your frame damage problem on the Honda) I've learned more about these reports......just because something's not listed, doesn't mean it doesn't exist.....(negative evidence)
04/18/2011, 10:14 AM
etlsport

Yea unfortunately things dont always show up. The report you ran for me on Allisons civic (thank you!) didn't show 2 different accidents, one of which did 8k of damage
04/22/2011, 03:39 PM
deermagnet

Patrick never got me the VIN. He got back to me twice saying he'd get it for me. He may know there's something in a CarFax that would prevent a sale?

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/2335029698.html

Maybe someone else wants to ask him for the VIN. I have a feeling it's a real interesting report. :yesy:
Knowing Patrick the way we do, how could it not be? ;Dy;

Mark
04/23/2011, 08:52 AM
VX KAT

:bump:....I've got about 17 more days to run these for free......
04/23/2011, 09:04 AM
lasturbo

Quote:

Originally Posted by VX KAT

It's available until 5/10 so I'll keep bumping this thread so anybody interested can contact me.

I got what I needed to know out of it....the jerk cabbie that hit me in Las Vegas is there. :_brickwal
Thanks to you Ashley (and your posts about your frame damage problem on the Honda) I've learned more about these reports......just because something's not listed, doesn't mean it doesn't exist.....(negative evidence)

It is only dependent if it is reported by the insurance companies, correct? If you pay out of pocket for minor or major repairs, that for sure is not going to show.
04/23/2011, 09:43 AM
Mile High VX

Quote:

Originally Posted by lasturbo

It is only dependent if it is reported by the insurance companies, correct? If you pay out of pocket for minor or major repairs, that for sure is not going to show.

And sometimes a police report will trigger the alert as well. It basically has to make it into the DMV system for your state or it's not going to show up.
04/24/2011, 04:53 PM
VX KAT

bump ttt
04/25/2011, 04:07 AM
vt_maverick

Quote:

Originally Posted by lasturbo

It is only dependent if it is reported by the insurance companies, correct? If you pay out of pocket for minor or major repairs, that for sure is not going to show.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mile High VX

And sometimes a police report will trigger the alert as well. It basically has to make it into the DMV system for your state or it's not going to show up.

AutoCheck gets its info from the master insurance claim database that all auto carriers use to track accidents, fraud, history of coverage, etc. AC also gets info from each state's DMV on anything that was reported to the police. CarFax gets NO information from that insurance database, and at last check only received info from 30-ish state DMVs. But both do also receive information from dealerships, body shops, emissions testers, etc. The additional insurance database info is what makes AutoCheck a much better bet than CarFax.

That said, lasturbo is correct, if you flip your car over in a field, get Joe Bob to tow it out with his tractor before the police show up, then pay to have it fixed yourself, it likely will never show up on one of these reports unless the guy at the body shop decides to go out of his way to report it.
04/26/2011, 07:23 AM
etlsport

Quote:

Originally Posted by vt_maverick

AutoCheck gets its info from the master insurance claim database that all auto carriers use to track accidents, fraud, history of coverage, etc. AC also gets info from each state's DMV on anything that was reported to the police. CarFax gets NO information from that insurance database, and at last check only received info from 30-ish state DMVs. But both do also receive information from dealerships, body shops, emissions testers, etc. The additional insurance database info is what makes AutoCheck a much better bet than CarFax.

That said, lasturbo is correct, if you flip your car over in a field, get Joe Bob to tow it out with his tractor before the police show up, then pay to have it fixed yourself, it likely will never show up on one of these reports unless the guy at the body shop decides to go out of his way to report it.

not even all insurance claims show up on here. Sue ran a report on my lady's civic which was in an accident and repaired through insurance about 2 years ago. didnt show up on the report though
04/26/2011, 07:26 AM
vt_maverick

Btw you can't really work based on the scores alone either. Remember how extensive superstang's damage was from his accident? It shows up on his AutoCheck as "Impact to Front Fender" and his score is still higher than mine even though I have less miles and no accident history. :confused:
04/29/2011, 09:40 PM
rsteinmetz70112

Is anyone going to assemble the results and post the stats?
04/29/2011, 10:34 PM
VX KAT

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsteinmetz70112

Is anyone going to assemble the results and post the stats?

I'd be happy to send you a copy of each report I've run. Would be great if you could put it into some type of database. I've run about 15 VX VINS. Mav plans on doing about 80 that he has.
Or could we just piggyback it onto Mav's database??
04/30/2011, 06:40 AM
vt_maverick

I've run 40 or so already, will try to get to the rest on Monday or Tuesday if I can. I can email you guys the spreadsheet and reports as a .zip file when I'm done.
04/30/2011, 08:23 AM
VX KAT

Quote:

Originally Posted by vt_maverick

I've run 40 or so already, will try to get to the rest on Monday or Tuesday if I can. I can email you guys the spreadsheet and reports as a .zip file when I'm done.

rs.....wanna do something with them?
05/02/2011, 12:59 PM
rsteinmetz70112

Send 'em to me and I'll see what I can make out.
05/03/2011, 08:55 PM
rsteinmetz70112

Bueller, Bueller,
05/03/2011, 09:00 PM
VX KAT

I'm bizzy R2D2...be patient! Moab in 11 days...there's things to do man!

no seriously...., thought I'd wait until after 5/10 when my paid period expires, then I can forward all the reports to you at once. Ashley is still cranking on them...I can tell, cuz I get an email every time he runs one....:goof:
Thanks!
05/03/2011, 09:48 PM
rsteinmetz70112

No Worries. I can wait

I was mostly trying to kick it out of the Unread Posts, "without unread posts" category

I usually try to "unstick" them with an innocuous on topic post.

It usually works.

Its most irritating to me when the stuck post is mine, and that's only happened once. the grandparent of this one.

I apologize for any offense.
05/03/2011, 10:59 PM
VX KAT

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsteinmetz70112

No Worries. I can wait

I was mostly trying to kick it out of the Unread Posts, "without unread posts" category

I usually try to "unstick" them with an innocuous on topic post.

It usually works.

Its most irritating to me when the stuck post is mine, and that's only happened once. the grandparent of this one.

I apologize for any offense.

I waz juss messin' witcha noobe! :wave:
I'm saving all the reports run, so we'll have everything in one place.
05/04/2011, 07:28 AM
vt_maverick

Lol I didn't realize that Sue, I've still got about 30 to go, it takes awhile because I'm annotating in the spreadsheet which VINs are salvaged, have missing AutoCheck records, have been in accidents with frame damage, etc. I'm going back through them today to annotate which ones haven't been registered recently (since that may indicate an unreported total loss).

Interesting reading, I'll post an accounting here and in the Foxfire Check-In thread when I finish.
05/04/2011, 10:30 AM
samvi

Thanks Sue, I couldn't locate yoru email address.
05/04/2011, 11:08 AM
vt_maverick

Uh-oh Sue... apparently "unlimited" isn't exactly the case:

Quote:

Originally Posted by AutoCheck

Our records indicate that you have run the maximum number of vehicle history reports allowed without verification per our terms of service.

TO REACTIVATE YOUR ACCOUNT: Please contact our customer service team via our service webform. While we attempt to answer all inquiries as quickly as possible, please allow 48 hours for a response. Our office is open Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m and 5:00 p.m. Central Time.

Once your account has been verified by our staff, we will reinstate your account so that you may continue using our Unlimited Product.

I only have 5 left to go!!! :mad:
05/04/2011, 01:19 PM
vt_maverick

Details from the terms of service:

Quote:

Originally Posted by AutoCheck

AutoCheck Vehicle History Reports ("Reports") purchased on the AutoCheck consumer site (www.autocheck.com), either directly or through affiliates, are intended for personal use only, and not for commercial use. "Commercial use" is defined as use by persons engaged in the business of buying and/or selling of automobiles, the resale or redistribution of the Reports, or any other business purpose. Without limiting the foregoing definition, personal use of the service is defined to not ordinarily exceed 100 reports during any 30-day period from the date of purchase or 50 reports in one AutoCheck session ("AutoCheck Session" is defined as usage of the AutoCheck.com site for a 30-minute period without refreshing or closing the Internet browser). Exceeding these limits will result in a temporary suspension of your account until Experian approves and reactivates your account at Experian's discretion. ANY COMMERCIAL USE OF THE AUTOCHECK VEHICLE HISTORY REPORTS PURCHASED ON THE AUTOCHECK CONSUMER SITE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AND ANY SUSPECTED COMMERCIAL USE WILL LEAD TO THE DEACTIVATION OF YOUR ACCOUNT, THE FORFEITURE OF THE RIGHT TO A REFUND OF ANY MONIES ALREADY PAID TO AUTOCHECK AND MAY RESULT IN LEGAL PROSECUTION. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO IMPOSE, AND YOU AGREE TO PAY TO EXPERIAN, AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF $19.99 FOR EACH AUTOCHECK VEHICLE HISTORY REPORT THAT EXPERIAN DEEMS WAS ACCESSED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES. COMMERCIAL USERS OF THE AUTOCHECK CONSUMER SITE AND THEIR TRANSFEREES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR AND WILL NOT BE COVERED BY AUTOCHECK BUYBACK PROTECTION.
05/04/2011, 01:22 PM
VX KAT

Pppffftttt! I'll contact them....:rollo:
05/04/2011, 01:34 PM
vt_maverick

Thanks Sue!
05/04/2011, 01:39 PM
vt_maverick

Btw, although I'm not finished yet I can tell you guys that we're down to no more than 204 Foxfires still operational and still in the US. One went to Russia, another to Belgium, and another to Canada (Hiredgoon). Two were salvaged a few years ago, and one was repainted Chip Foose Pink. :mad: That's after running 74 VINs, so extrapolate that out and there's a good chance that we're down to maybe 192. I'll post final tallies here when I run the last 5 VINs.

There are several that haven't been registered in more than a year so there may be more that are now out of circulation. Hard to tell how many though, since many states (VA included) allow you to register for two years. Not to mention that if you total your VX but have it towed to your house and never report the accident AutoCheck will never know that it's gone.

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