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Unless they have changed, CARFAX only shows histories for vehicles that have been submitted directly to them. They are pretty much a scam. They have faced growing criticism over the years for this "hidden" fact.
"Adding a little bit of spice to the plaintiff's case is the fact that Carfax reports aren't always accurate. Carfax and its competitors rely largely on the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System, a database of insurance claims and other data pulled from 41 states. Vehicle info from other regions can be left out of those reports, resulting in inaccuracies, not unlike the kind recently uncovered on 20/20. (Check out that news segment, embedded above.)"
A few years ago I was banged into by a bank manager in the valley at a stop light. Light went green I started to move and at same moment an LAPD cruiser went lights and siren as it crossed the intersection. I stepped on brakes, bam. Guy paid me in cash after I had damages checked out to not file insurance or police report. I bet this happens millions of times a year in the US alone.
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