
Episode #172
How Carfax Records Change What You Pay For A Used Car
A used car can be “clean” on the outside and still be expensive on the inside. We sit down with Patrick Olsen, editor-in-chief at Carfax, to talk about what a Carfax report really does for buyers and sellers, how “show me the Carfax” became part of the culture, and why VIN-based history changed the way people negotiate, price, and trust a deal. We get practical about the stuff shoppers worry about: what counts as a real service record, why some maintenance never shows up, and how independent repair shops and owners can add documentation. Patrick also breaks down Carfax’s newer tools, including history-based values and reliability predictions that estimate the likelihood of major repairs over the next few years. If you’re comparing two similar used cars, we explain how the paper trail and the data can separate a smart buy from a regret. Then we shift gears with Jeff’s Motor Minute full of rapid-fire car facts, followed by Don’s review of the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover PHEV. We cover the sleek, conservative design, the plug-in hybrid setup, real-world MPG, and why the air suspension ride stands out in the luxury SUV class. We also put pricing against key competitors like the Lexus TX PHEV, BMW X5 PHEV, and Mercedes GLE PHEV. If you want more confident used car shopping tips and honest vehicle reviews, subscribe, share this with a friend who’s car hunting, and leave us a review so more drivers can find the show. Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk! The Lupe' Tortilla Restaurants Lupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto Shield Paint protection, tint, and more! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. ---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time? In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are. ----- ----- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com. In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as: Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device. Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates! Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/ https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltime https://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTime For more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com

