CENTREVILLE, Va., Dec. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Carfax today announced that its mobile app for consumers has exceeded 100,000 downloads. Launched a year ago, the Carfax Reports app for iPhone and Android gives used car buyers anywhere, anytime access to Carfax information with just a few screen taps. Smartphone users can run a Carfax Report by entering the license plate, scanning a barcode on the car, or using the 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN).

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"More and more used car buyers are making sure they can get a Carfax Report anytime they need and wherever they shop," said Larry Gamache, communications director at Carfax. "Especially now, with people considering giving a car as a gift, having the power and added peace of mind of Carfax information at your fingertips is crucial. A lump of coal in your stocking is one thing, but a lemon in your driveway is the last thing anyone wants for Christmas."

Nearly 1 in 50 used car buyers in December are buying the car as a gift, which is the most in four years, according to CNW Research. These gift-givers, especially those considering cars 'for sale by owner', can get Carfax Reports on-the-spot using the Carfax Reports mobile app to help find the right car and buy with greater confidence. Anyone shopping for a used car also should get a pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic before buying.

The Carfax Reports used car app for consumers is a free download from the App Store^SM and Google Play^SM. An image of the Carfax Reports app is available for use at http://news.carfax.com/image-gallery.

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Carfax is the vehicle history expert for used car buyers, sellers and the automotive industry. Carfax created the Vehicle History Report in 1986 and maintains the largest vehicle history database ever assembled, comprising over 11 billion vehicle records from more than 34,000 sources across North America. A Carfax® Vehicle History Report™, the most trusted resource for vehicle history information, is an essential step in the used car buying process. Get free Carfax® Reports from dealers wherever used cars are sold online or look for Carfax Advantage™ dealers in your area and say 'Show Me the Carfax'. For used car buying tips or to purchase a Carfax® Report, visit www.carfax.com.

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