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Carfax versus Autocheck? TSB info? And, Gold Warranty
I originally posted these questions in another thread (see link below) and I got some responses on my warranty question but I’m re-posting here hoping to get information on Carfax versus Autocheck
Subaru Added Security
fendertweed, "Subaru Added Security" #11, 17 Jul 2009 12:08 pm
My mom is shopping for a used '09. In the past I have used Carfax but I now know the information is mostly limited to public records, which may be incomplete.
I have heard that Autocheck is affiliated with Equifax and therefore there is more information. Which would seem to imply that they are using purchase information. Somehow that seems like a violation of privacy but that sort of database would likely be more comprehensive.
Has anyone had any experience with Autocheck? Any rants or raves? The one criticism I read somewhere was from someone that gave their subscription pretty heavy use and it was terminated for suspicion of commercial purposes.
Also, is anyone aware of any Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) on the 09s, or does it matter since the vehicle would be under warranty?
Also, can someone give me a quick refresher on the difference between Subaru Added Security (SAS) and the Gold Plus extended B to B warranty? I get the impression that SAS covers routine maintenance, is that correct? How much extra is that? Is it worth the extra money? Would a used Subaru be eligible?
Finally, I'm surprised I haven't seen any posts here regarding significant savings off of the retail price on the Gold Plus. The last time I bought a Subaru Gold Plus I got a quote from Stacy Subaru (Brattleboro VT) and used it to negotiate with the dealer I was buying from (they matched the quote). I forget the exact numbers but I think I saved 40% to 45% off of retail.
Subaru Added Security
fendertweed, "Subaru Added Security" #11, 17 Jul 2009 12:08 pm
My mom is shopping for a used '09. In the past I have used Carfax but I now know the information is mostly limited to public records, which may be incomplete.
I have heard that Autocheck is affiliated with Equifax and therefore there is more information. Which would seem to imply that they are using purchase information. Somehow that seems like a violation of privacy but that sort of database would likely be more comprehensive.
Has anyone had any experience with Autocheck? Any rants or raves? The one criticism I read somewhere was from someone that gave their subscription pretty heavy use and it was terminated for suspicion of commercial purposes.
Also, is anyone aware of any Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) on the 09s, or does it matter since the vehicle would be under warranty?
Also, can someone give me a quick refresher on the difference between Subaru Added Security (SAS) and the Gold Plus extended B to B warranty? I get the impression that SAS covers routine maintenance, is that correct? How much extra is that? Is it worth the extra money? Would a used Subaru be eligible?
Finally, I'm surprised I haven't seen any posts here regarding significant savings off of the retail price on the Gold Plus. The last time I bought a Subaru Gold Plus I got a quote from Stacy Subaru (Brattleboro VT) and used it to negotiate with the dealer I was buying from (they matched the quote). I forget the exact numbers but I think I saved 40% to 45% off of retail.
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Have not tried Autocheck.
i do like the autocheck "score" given to each vehicle in comparison with other vehicles of the same kind.
if you would like to see a sample autocheck let me know.
you can buy it anytime before the factory 3/36 warranty ends.
I got my moneys worth on a 98 legacy, barely broke even on a 02 WRX (but that still only has 55K miles though its over 8 years old), and I am close to braking even on an 06 tribeca already and I still have 2 years and 40K miles to go before the ext warranty on that is out.
report pria115@hotmail.com. I really appreciate. thanks.
but that's often just the emissions testing ownership changes... so i'm confused as to whether autocheck is up to snuff. I'm afraid it might not be, considering carfax had double the entries for a 12 yr old car.
I just ran the preliminary report on both autocheck and carfax.
Autocheck came up with 5 records.
Carfax came up with 12 records.
the vin number is: 2FAFP71W8XX228380
Why the large difference? The car was a police owned car so it can't be too much on the sales portion...I would not think
Any thoughts?
thanks
John
jdugals@gmail.com
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The site has samples and explanation too.