I’m looking at a car that per Carfax was in an accident over a year ago, though the specifics aren’t noted (accident in NJ). Car drives like new. seems as if it was sideswiped, as the doors on the driver’s side look as if they could use a re-adjustment. I am wondering if the driver’s door was replaced and that’s why the VIN sticker is gone? Where else on the vehicle can I find the VIN number so that I can match it up with the CARFAX & the dash number and make sure this is a clean buy?

You’re right. Carfax is miles away from perfect. I think of it as necessary, but not sufficient.

Accidents not reported to insurance companies, for example, don’t factor in (how could they). Pay for that fender bender in cash? Never makes it to Carfax.

Nice job with that former train station in Naugatuck, CT. :-)

A guy I know bought a Celica GT and had trouble with the front tires wearing out. Found a bent subframe that caused the tires to wear bad.

Buyer beware really applies with used cars.