A clean-looking used car can still have a complicated past. Learning how to spot CARFAX red flags—especially mileage inconsistencies, structural damage, auction announcements and salvage or rebuilt history—can help you avoid buying someone else’s expensive problem. You found the right vehicle. The price works. The kilometres look reasonable. It drives well, the interior is clean, and nothing immediately screams “problem.” Then you open the CARFAX Canada report.

Shopping for a used car on Facebook Marketplace? Learn three major warning signs of private-seller scams and how a transparent dealership purchase can offer stronger protection. Facebook Marketplace can make buying a used vehicle look fast and easy. You scroll through a few listings, find a car with low kilometres at a surprisingly affordable price, and message the seller.