Which to use for a motorcycle, carfax or carproof? Any others better for a bike?

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Jul 10th, 2011 1:55 am

Nuprapture [OP]: Deal Addict; Jun 9, 2005; 1947 posts; 667 upvotes; Calgary

Jul 10th, 2011 1:55 am

Which to use for a motorcycle, carfax or carproof? Any others better for a bike?

I'm buying my first bike and I'm wondering which of the two (or potentially more) to use. I'm basically looking if there are any liens on the bike (I expect to see one, but the seller and I will be heading to her bank to pay off the loan together). Also checking if there are any accidents and how many owners have registered it.

I've never used one of these information services before. Is one better than the other??

Thanks!

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Jul 10th, 2011 2:40 am

mtseymourguy: Deal Addict; Sep 27, 2008; 2619 posts; 273 upvotes

Jul 10th, 2011 2:40 am

Nuprapture wrote: ↑I'm buying my first bike and I'm wondering which of the two (or potentially more) to use. I'm basically looking if there are any liens on the bike (I expect to see one, but the seller and I will be heading to her bank to pay off the loan together). Also checking if there are any accidents and how many owners have registered it.

I've never used one of these information services before. Is one better than the other??

Thanks!

carfax is worthless in canada. carproof is expensive but you need it in bc not sure what alternatives you have in ontario

Jul 10th, 2011 2:43 am

Nuprapture [OP]: Deal Addict; Jun 9, 2005; 1947 posts; 667 upvotes; Calgary

Jul 10th, 2011 2:43 am

mtseymourguy wrote: ↑carfax is worthless in canada. carproof is expensive but you need it in bc not sure what alternatives you have in ontario

I'm in Calgary. I don't think it's mandatory for anything here, but I could be wrong. Why do you say carfax is useless here?

Jul 10th, 2011 3:19 am

mtseymourguy: Deal Addict; Sep 27, 2008; 2619 posts; 273 upvotes

Jul 10th, 2011 3:19 am

Nuprapture wrote: ↑I'm in Calgary. I don't think it's mandatory for anything here, but I could be wrong. Why do you say carfax is useless here?

it doesnt list accidents. this is common knowledge. if you are taking care of the lien you may not need expensive carproof. if i recall, it was only $20 if you only check for accidents. not all accidents go through insurance though.

Jul 10th, 2011 11:27 am

woobie: Deal Addict; Feb 24, 2007; 1309 posts; 194 upvotes; Beamsville

Jul 10th, 2011 11:27 am

Does Alberta have a UVIP like we do here in Ontario? Used Vehicle Information Package, it's $20(I think) and will show if there's any liens on the vehicle.

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