CENTREVILLE, Va., July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Carfax today announced that it will be the preferred provider of vehicle history information for the BMW Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program. Starting August 1, all certified BMW centers will be required to run a Carfax Vehicle History Report as part of the extensive certification process. Anyone interested in purchasing a certified BMW vehicle receives the full Carfax Report for free.

"We are pleased to establish this partnership with Carfax, the most comprehensive vehicle history service available in the market today," said Bill Bates, Manager of Pre-Owned Sales for BMW of North America. "The addition of Carfax Vehicle History Reports enables us to add an even higher level of integrity to the Certified Pre-Owned BMW Program and provide a superior level of service and protection for our dealers and our retail customers."

Every BMW CPO vehicle undergoes a rigorous mechanical inspection and detailed appearance checklist to ensure it meets the manufacturer's stringent program guidelines. In addition, these cars will come with the industry-leading Carfax Buyback Guarantee.

"This enhancement to BMW's certified program is part of our continued mission to help used car buyers make smart decisions," said Larry Gamache, communications director at Carfax. "BMW enthusiasts expect nothing but the best from their vehicles and Carfax Vehicle History Reports give even the most fastidious shopper greater confidence to buy. Whether you're shopping on the dealer's lot or online at places like AutoTrader.com, cars.com and Yahoo! Autos, consumers can easily identify BMW Certified Pre-Owned vehicles."

With the addition of BMW, 27 manufacturer brands now include Carfax Vehicle History Reports as a requirement for certification.

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Millions of used car buyers and sellers each year rely on Carfax, the most trusted provider of vehicle history information. Using the unique 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN) found on vehicle dashboards and title documents, Carfax instantly generates a detailed Vehicle History Report on any used car or light truck. Carfax Vehicle History Reports(TM) provide valuable information that helps used car buyers and sellers make better decisions. Free Carfax Vehicle History Reports are instantly available with vehicles listed in nearly every online marketplace by Carfax-subscribing dealers. For more information, ask your dealer or visit www.carfax.com.