Onami

Looking at a 993 in BC. Which is better, Carproof or Carfax? Thanks!

Imo000

A PPI that measures paint thickness.

user 723923490

Leak down & compression test is a must.

Brian 162

Car Proof is better for Canadian vehicles. It's good to see if liens are on the vehicle. Any thing else is a crap shoot. If a vehicle was in an accident and the owner paid for the damages, it may not show up on the report.
I used Car Proof when I bought a car in New Brunswick.
A ppi is a must.

Turbodan

I think carfax shows both Canada and US and is more detailed. I think car proof only shows Canada and misses some stuff (less detail).

Onami

Thanks guys!

993GT

Rennfax, then Carfax/proof/PPI

bcameron59

Carproof > carfax:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manito...inds-1.2500076

bronson7

Carfax and PPI

Onami

Yep...looking for a Rennfax for hire currently.

993GT

where is the car? Pm if needed...uncle lives in Vic...

Onami

It's in Kelowna, but thanks for asking. That would be a hike for him!

911 Rod

Carfax is what I use.

Christien

That article is 3 years old. Carfax has VASTLY improved in the last couple years, even for Canadian vehicles. Carproof is still the standard in the used vehicle industry in Canada, but Carfax might include some less-than-important information like dealer services. Definitely get a carproof, but if you really want to be thorough get a carfax as well.

But as said above, the PPI trumps all.

Onami

Thanks all!