Joshua Motor Car Company
Rating 4.8 / 5.0

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2015 NISSAN PATHFINDER PLATINUM
VIN:
5 N 1 A R 2 M M 3 F C 6 0 7 4 0 4
4 DOOR WAGON/SPORT UTILITY
3.5L V6 F DOHC 24V
GASOLINE
FRONT WHEEL DRIVE W/ 4X4
This CARFAX Report Provided by:
Joshua Motor Car Company
Rating 4.8 / 5.0

This CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX and available as of 4/18/24 at 7:32:45 PM (CDT). Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car.

Accident / Damage History

Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX

Event 1

10/19/2020

  • Accident reported: minor damage with another motor vehicle

Event 2

06/07/2021

  • Accident reported: minor damage

Additional History

Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX

Additional History

Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX
Owners 1-2Owner 3Owner 4
Total Loss
No total loss reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Structural Damage
CARFAX recommends that you have this vehicle inspected by a collision repair specialist.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Airbag Deployment
No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Odometer Check
No indication of an odometer rollback.
No Issues Indicated
No Issues Indicated
No Issues Indicated
Accident / Damage
Accidents reported: 10/19/2020 and 06/07/2021.
No Issues Reported
No New Issues Reported
Manufacturer Recall
Check with an authorized Nissan dealer for any open recalls.
No Recalls Reported
No Recalls Reported
No Recalls Reported
Basic Warranty
estimated to have expired.
Warranty Expired
Warranty Expired
Warranty Expired

Title History

CARFAX guarantees the information in this section

Title History

CARFAX guarantees the information in this section
Owners 1-2Owner 3Owner 4
Damage Brands
Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt | Fire | Flood | Hail | Lemon
Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
Odometer Brands
Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds Mechanical Limits
Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem

Guaranteed - None of these title problems were reported by a U.S. state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you find that any of these title problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, you may qualify.

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Ownership History

The number of owners is estimated

Ownership History

The number of owners is estimated
Owners 1-2Owner 3Owner 4
Year purchased
2014
2019
2023
Type of owner
Personal
Personal
Personal
Estimated length of ownership
3 years 8 months
3 years 9 months
1 year 3 months
Owned in the following states/provinces
New Jersey
New Jersey
Estimated miles driven per year
14,752 per year
no data
Last reported odometer reading
37,172
91,903
122,823

Detailed History

Owner 1

Purchased: 2014
Low mileage! This owner drove less than the industry average of 15,000 miles per year.
Personal Vehicle
13,837 mi/yr
Records
DateMileageSourceComments
10/13/2014not reportednot reported

Nissan North America, Inc.

11/28/20142 mi2 mi

Royal Nissan Subaru

Cortland, New York

Cortland, New York

royalautogroup.com

Rating 4.7 / 5.0
180
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle sold
12/02/2014not reportednot reported

Royal Motor Co.

Cortland, New York

Cortland, New York

royalautogroup.com

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
64
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle offered for sale
12/03/2014not reportednot reported

Royal Nissan Subaru

Cortland, New York

Cortland, New York

royalautogroup.com

Rating 4.7 / 5.0
180
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Pre-delivery inspection completed
    • Safety inspection performed
12/03/20149 mi9 mi

New York

Inspection Station

  • Dealer had vehicle inspected to prepare it for sale
    • Passed safety inspection
    • Passed emissions inspection
12/29/2014not reportednot reported

Cortland, New York

Cortland, New York

Cortland, New York

  • Title issued or updated
    • Registration issued or renewed
    • First owner reported
    • Titled or registered as personal vehicle
    • Passed safety inspection
03/02/2015not reportednot reported

Cortland, New York

Cortland, New York

Cortland, New York

  • Registration issued or renewed
    • Titled or registered as personal vehicle
    • Passed safety inspection
03/27/20153,650 mi3,650 mi

Royal Nissan Subaru

Cortland, New York

Cortland, New York

royalautogroup.com

Rating 4.7 / 5.0
180
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Trim checked
05/20/20155,445 mi5,445 mi

Royal Nissan Subaru

Cortland, New York

Cortland, New York

royalautogroup.com

Rating 4.7 / 5.0
180
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Fluids checked
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Tire condition and pressure checked
    • Tires rotated
10/27/201510,194 mi10,194 mi

Cortland, New York

Cortland, New York

Rating 4.7 / 5.0
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Tires rotated
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Safety inspection performed
    • Brakes checked
    • Brakes serviced
10/27/2015not reportednot reported

New York

Inspection Station

  • Passed safety inspection
    • Emissions inspection performed
02/14/2016not reportednot reported

Cortland, New York

Cortland, New York

Rating 4.7 / 5.0
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Battery/charging system checked
    • Tires rotated
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Brakes checked
    • Brakes serviced
02/17/201616,719 mi16,719 mi

Cortland Chrysler Dodge Jeep

Cortland, New York

Cortland, New York

cortlandchrysler.com

Rating 4.5 / 5.0
33
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle offered for sale
02/19/2016not reportednot reported

Cortland Chrysler Dodge Jeep

Cortland, New York

Cortland, New York

cortlandchrysler.com

Rating 4.5 / 5.0
33
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Pre-delivery inspection completed
    • Wheel locks installed
    • Oil and filter changed

Looks like this dealer serviced the car in order to prepare it for sale. That's a good thing!

03/24/2016not reportednot reported

Cortland Chrysler Dodge Jeep

Cortland, New York

Cortland, New York

cortlandchrysler.com

Rating 4.5 / 5.0
33
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle sold
03/24/201616,726 mi16,726 mi

Bonner Chevrolet

Kingston, Pennsylvania

Kingston, Pennsylvania

bonnerchevrolet.com

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
73
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle offered for sale
03/24/201616,848 mi16,848 mi

Inspection Station

  • Passed emissions inspection
03/25/2016not reportednot reported

Bonner Chevrolet

Kingston, Pennsylvania

Kingston, Pennsylvania

bonnerchevrolet.com

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
73
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Brakes checked
    • Tires rotated
    • Suspension serviced
    • Emissions inspection performed
    • Emissions or safety inspection performed
03/28/2016not reportednot reported

Kingston, Pennsylvania

Kingston, Pennsylvania

Kingston, Pennsylvania

Title Number 7588480701 BOKingston, Pennsylvania

  • Vehicle purchase reported
    • Title issued or updated
    • Dealer took title of this vehicle while it was in inventory

Owner 2

Purchased: 2016
Low mileage! This owner drove less than the industry average of 15,000 miles per year.
Personal Vehicle
7,532 mi/yr
Records
DateMileageSourceComments
04/04/2016not reportednot reported

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

Title Number 7588480702 SCBlue Bell, Pennsylvania

  • Title issued or updated
    • New owner reported
07/16/201619,916 mi19,916 mi

Montgomeryville Nissan

Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania

Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania

montgomeryvillenissan.com

Rating 4.5 / 5.0
4,199
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Vehicle washed/detailed
10/07/201622,547 mi22,547 mi

Montgomeryville Nissan

Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania

Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania

montgomeryvillenissan.com

Rating 4.5 / 5.0
4,199
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Tire condition and pressure checked
    • Vehicle washed/detailed
03/18/201725,168 mi25,168 mi

Montgomeryville Nissan

Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania

Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania

montgomeryvillenissan.com

Rating 4.5 / 5.0
4,199
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Oil and filter changed
07/10/201727,340 mi27,340 mi

Montgomeryville Nissan

Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania

Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania

montgomeryvillenissan.com

Rating 4.5 / 5.0
4,199
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Safety inspection performed
    • Air filter replaced
    • Front brake pads replaced
    • Brake rotor(s) resurfaced
    • A/C system checked
    • Tire condition and pressure checked
    • Vehicle washed/detailed
    • Emissions inspection performed
07/10/2017not reportednot reported

Inspection Station

  • Passed emissions inspection
11/10/201730,080 mi30,080 mi

Montgomeryville Nissan

Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania

Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania

montgomeryvillenissan.com

Rating 4.5 / 5.0
4,199
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Rear brake pads replaced
    • Brake rotor(s) resurfaced
    • Wiper(s) replaced
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Tires rotated
    • Cabin air filter replaced/cleaned
04/16/201832,779 mi32,779 mi

Montgomeryville Nissan

Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania

Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania

montgomeryvillenissan.com

Rating 4.5 / 5.0
4,199
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Brake fluid flushed/changed
    • Exterior light bulb(s) replaced
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Tires rotated
07/28/201835,247 mi35,247 mi

Montgomeryville Nissan

Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania

Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania

montgomeryvillenissan.com

Rating 4.5 / 5.0
4,199
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Anti-theft/keyless remote battery replaced
    • Tires rotated
    • Tire condition and pressure checked
    • Emissions inspection performed
    • Emissions or safety inspection performed
07/28/2018not reportednot reported

Inspection Station

  • Passed emissions inspection
09/07/201836,074 mi36,074 mi

Dealer Inventory

  • Vehicle offered for sale
10/08/201837,172 mi37,172 mi

CarShop

Hatfield, Pennsylvania

Hatfield, Pennsylvania

carshop.com

Rating 4.7 / 5.0
44
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Vehicle washed/detailed
    • Wheel(s) repaired
10/08/2018not reportednot reported

Inspection Station

  • Passed emissions inspection
01/02/2019not reportednot reported

Dealer Inventory

  • Vehicle offered for sale
01/03/2019not reportednot reported

Mount Holly, New Jersey

Mount Holly, New Jersey

Mount Holly, New Jersey

Title Number MH20190030066Mount Holly, New Jersey

  • Title issued or updated
    • Dealer took title of this vehicle while it was in inventory
    • Vehicle color noted as Black
01/09/2019not reportednot reported

CarShop

Mount Holly, New Jersey

Mount Holly, New Jersey

carshop.com

Rating 4.4 / 5.0
38
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
01/30/2019not reportednot reported

Riverside, New Jersey

Riverside, New Jersey

Riverside, New Jersey

  • Registration issued or renewed
    • Vehicle color noted as Black

Owner 3

Purchased: 2019
Low mileage! This owner drove less than the industry average of 15,000 miles per year.
Personal Vehicle
14,752 mi/yr
Records
DateMileageSourceComments
01/30/2019not reportednot reported

Riverside, New Jersey

Riverside, New Jersey

Riverside, New Jersey

Title Number GD20190300125Riverside, New Jersey

  • Title issued or updated
    • New owner reported
    • Loan or lien reported
    • Vehicle color noted as Black
04/26/201939,684 mi39,684 mi

Valvoline Instant Oil Change

Delran, New Jersey

Delran, New Jersey

vioc.com

Rating 4.4 / 5.0
184
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Oil and filter changed
08/09/201943,463 mi43,463 mi

Valvoline Instant Oil Change

Delran, New Jersey

Delran, New Jersey

vioc.com

Rating 4.4 / 5.0
184
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Oil and filter changed
08/28/2019not reportednot reported

CarShop

Mount Holly, New Jersey

Mount Holly, New Jersey

carshop.com

Rating 4.4 / 5.0
38
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Front brake pads replaced
    • Safety inspection performed
10/24/201946,409 mi46,409 mi

Valvoline Instant Oil Change

Delran, New Jersey

Delran, New Jersey

vioc.com

Rating 4.4 / 5.0
184
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Tires rotated
12/18/2019not reportednot reported

CarShop

Mount Holly, New Jersey

Mount Holly, New Jersey

carshop.com

Rating 4.4 / 5.0
38
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Electrical system checked
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Safety inspection performed
    • Cabin air filter replaced/cleaned
12/28/2019not reportednot reported

CarShop

Mount Holly, New Jersey

Mount Holly, New Jersey

carshop.com

Rating 4.4 / 5.0
38
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Cooling system checked
02/05/202052,938 mi52,938 mi

New Jersey

Inspection Station

  • Passed emissions inspection
02/18/2020not reportednot reported

Riverside, New Jersey

Riverside, New Jersey

Riverside, New Jersey

  • Registration issued or renewed
    • Vehicle color noted as Black
03/11/202053,772 mi53,772 mi

Valvoline Instant Oil Change

Delran, New Jersey

Delran, New Jersey

vioc.com

Rating 4.4 / 5.0
184
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Oil and filter changed
04/16/202054,223 mi54,223 mi

Mongo's Auto Repair

Cinnaminson, New Jersey

Cinnaminson, New Jersey

mongosautorepair.com

Rating 4.6 / 5.0
28
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Tires rotated
    • Tire(s) replaced
    • Rear brake rotor(s) replaced
    • Rear brakes replaced
    • Four tires balanced
    • Four tires mounted
    • Four wheel alignment performed
06/23/202056,890 mi56,890 mi

Valvoline Instant Oil Change

Delran, New Jersey

Delran, New Jersey

vioc.com

Rating 4.4 / 5.0
184
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Oil and filter changed
09/05/202060,672 mi60,672 mi

Valvoline Instant Oil Change

Delran, New Jersey

Delran, New Jersey

vioc.com

Rating 4.4 / 5.0
184
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Oil and filter changed
10/19/2020not reportednot reported

Damage Report

  • Accident reported: minor damage with another motor vehicle
    • Damage to rear
CARFAX HAS THE MOSTACCIDENT & DAMAGEINFORMATION

Minor damage is usually cosmetic, including dents or scratches to the vehicle body.

12/16/2020not reportednot reported

Riverside, New Jersey

Riverside, New Jersey

Riverside, New Jersey

  • Registration issued or renewed
    • Vehicle color noted as Black
01/11/202164,010 mi64,010 mi

Mongo's Auto Repair

Cinnaminson, New Jersey

Cinnaminson, New Jersey

mongosautorepair.com

Rating 4.6 / 5.0
28
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Air filter replaced
    • Tire condition and pressure checked
    • Exterior lights checked
    • Rear brake pads replaced
    • Rear brake rotor(s) replaced
    • Brake fluid flushed/changed
03/29/202167,486 mi67,486 mi

Mongo's Auto Repair

Cinnaminson, New Jersey

Cinnaminson, New Jersey

mongosautorepair.com

Rating 4.6 / 5.0
28
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Tire repaired
    • Rear wiper blade replaced
    • Wiper(s) replaced
    • Fluids checked
    • Tires rotated
    • Oil and filter changed
06/07/2021not reportednot reported

Damage Report

  • Accident reported: minor damage
    • Damage to rear
CARFAX HAS THE MOSTACCIDENT & DAMAGEINFORMATION

Minor damage is usually cosmetic, including dents or scratches to the vehicle body.

06/19/202171,047 mi71,047 mi

Valvoline Instant Oil Change

Delran, New Jersey

Delran, New Jersey

vioc.com

Rating 4.4 / 5.0
184
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Oil and filter changed
07/08/202171,545 mi71,545 mi

Cherry Hill Nissan

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

cherryhillnissan.com

Rating 4.7 / 5.0
6,534
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
09/10/202174,500 mi74,500 mi

Mongo's Auto Repair

Cinnaminson, New Jersey

Cinnaminson, New Jersey

mongosautorepair.com

Rating 4.6 / 5.0
28
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Tire condition and pressure checked
    • Tires rotated
10/19/202176,525 mi76,525 mi

Mongo's Auto Repair

Cinnaminson, New Jersey

Cinnaminson, New Jersey

mongosautorepair.com

Rating 4.6 / 5.0
28
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Rear brakes replaced
    • Sway bar bushing(s) replaced
    • Rear brake pads replaced
11/12/202178,030 mi78,030 mi

Mongo's Auto Repair

Cinnaminson, New Jersey

Cinnaminson, New Jersey

mongosautorepair.com

Rating 4.6 / 5.0
28
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Reverse light bulb(s) replaced
    • Lights checked
11/16/2021not reportednot reported

Riverside, New Jersey

Riverside, New Jersey

Riverside, New Jersey

  • Registration issued or renewed
    • Vehicle color noted as Black
01/21/202281,180 mi81,180 mi

New Jersey

Inspection Station

  • Passed emissions inspection
03/01/202282,788 mi82,788 mi

Mongo's Auto Repair

Cinnaminson, New Jersey

Cinnaminson, New Jersey

mongosautorepair.com

Rating 4.6 / 5.0
28
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Tires rotated
05/23/202286,282 mi86,282 mi

Mongo's Auto Repair

Cinnaminson, New Jersey

Cinnaminson, New Jersey

mongosautorepair.com

Rating 4.6 / 5.0
28
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Front brake pads replaced
06/16/2022not reportednot reported

Riverside, New Jersey

Riverside, New Jersey

Riverside, New Jersey

  • Registration issued or renewed
    • Vehicle color noted as Black
07/01/202287,635 mi87,635 mi

Mongo's Auto Repair

Cinnaminson, New Jersey

Cinnaminson, New Jersey

mongosautorepair.com

Rating 4.6 / 5.0
28
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Oil and filter changed
10/31/2022not reportednot reported

Beverly, New Jersey

Beverly, New Jersey

Beverly, New Jersey

Rating 4.3 / 5.0
43
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Exhaust system checked
    • Tire(s) replaced
11/08/202291,903 mi91,903 mi

Joshua Motor Car Company

Pennsauken, New Jersey

Pennsauken, New Jersey

jmccauto.com/

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
  • Vehicle offered for sale
11/12/2022not reportednot reported

Merchantville, New Jersey

Merchantville, New Jersey

Merchantville, New Jersey

Title Number ME20223160070Merchantville, New Jersey

  • Title issued or updated
    • Dealer took title of this vehicle while it was in inventory
    • Vehicle color noted as Black
12/21/2022not reportednot reported

Westlake Financial

Los Angeles, CA

888-372-3868

westlakefinancial.com

  • Loan paid and lien released

Owner 4

Purchased: 2023
Personal Vehicle
Records
DateMileageSourceComments
01/04/2023not reportednot reported

Willingboro, New Jersey

Willingboro, New Jersey

Willingboro, New Jersey

Title Number ME20230040224Willingboro, New Jersey

  • Title issued or updated
    • Registration issued or renewed
    • New owner reported
    • Loan or lien reported
    • Vehicle color noted as Black
04/28/2023102,349 mi102,349 mi

Mount Holly Nissan

Hainesport, New Jersey

Hainesport, New Jersey

mthollynissan.com/

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
2,616
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Oil and filter changed
07/18/2023not reportednot reported

Willingboro, New Jersey

Willingboro, New Jersey

Willingboro, New Jersey

  • Registration issued or renewed
    • Vehicle color noted as Black
09/25/2023114,755 mi114,755 mi

Mount Holly Nissan

Hainesport, New Jersey

Hainesport, New Jersey

mthollynissan.com/

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
2,616
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
    • Maintenance inspection completed
    • Fluids checked
    • Oil and filter changed
    • Tires rotated
    • Rear wiper blade replaced
11/20/2023118,901 mi118,901 mi

Mount Holly Nissan

Hainesport, New Jersey

Hainesport, New Jersey

mthollynissan.com/

Rating 4.8 / 5.0
2,616
Customer Favorites
  • Vehicle serviced
02/01/2024122,823 mi122,823 mi

New Jersey

Inspection Station

  • Passed emissions inspection
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Accident Indicator
CARFAX receives information about accidents in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Canada.

Not every accident is reported to CARFAX. As details about the accident become available, those additional details are added to the CARFAX Vehicle History Report. CARFAX recommends that you have this vehicle inspected by a qualified mechanic.
  • According to the National Safety Council, Injury Facts, 2021 edition, 5% of the 276 million registered vehicles in the U.S. were involved in an accident in 2019. Over 77% of these were considered minor or moderate.
  • This CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX and available as of 4/18/24 at 7:32:45 PM (CDT). Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car.
Damage Severity
Damage events result in one of the following severity levels:
  • Minor: Generally, minor damage is cosmetic (including dents or scratches), may only require reconditioning, and typically does not compromise a vehicle's operation and/or safety.
  • Moderate: Moderate damage may affect multiple components of the vehicle and may impair the vehicle's operation and/or safety.
  • Severe: Severe damage usually affects multiple components of the vehicle and is likely to compromise the vehicle's operation and/or safety.
CARFAX recommends getting a pre-purchase inspection at a certified collision repair facility.
First Owner
When the first owner(s) obtains a title from a Department of Motor Vehicles as proof of ownership.
New Owner Reported
When a vehicle is sold to a new owner, the Title must be transferred to the new owner(s) at a Department of Motor Vehicles.
Ownership History
CARFAX defines an owner as an individual or business that possesses and uses a vehicle. Not all title transactions represent changes in ownership. To provide estimated number of owners, CARFAX proprietary technology analyzes all the events in a vehicle history. Estimated ownership is available for vehicles manufactured after 1991 and titled solely in the US including Puerto Rico. Dealers sometimes opt to take ownership of a vehicle and are required to in the following states: Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and South Dakota. Please consider this as you review a vehicle's estimated ownership history.
Title Issued
A state issues a title to provide a vehicle owner with proof of ownership. Each title has a unique number. Each title or registration record on a CARFAX report does not necessarily indicate a change in ownership. In Canada, a registration and bill of sale are used as proof of ownership.
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