CARFAX has been the default vehicle history report for decades. But it was built for a different era -- one where dealerships controlled all the data. Tended is built for owners.
What CARFAX Does Well
CARFAX aggregates data from thousands of sources: DMV records, insurance claims, dealer service departments, auction houses. It is excellent at surfacing events -- accidents, title changes, odometer readings, recalls.
What CARFAX Misses
CARFAX cannot show what it does not receive. Independent shop visits, DIY maintenance, owner-performed upgrades -- none of that appears. And CARFAX does not cover homes, motorcycles, or any non-vehicle asset.
Where Tended Fills the Gap
- Owner-controlled -- you build the record, not a third party
- AI-verified -- every entry requires proof reviewed by AI
- Multi-asset -- vehicles and homes today, more categories coming
- Tended Score -- a single number that represents maintenance quality
- Shareable -- public report link for buyers, no account needed to view
They Work Together
Tended does not replace CARFAX -- it complements it. CARFAX shows the vehicle's event history. Tended shows the owner's maintenance history. Together, a buyer gets the complete picture.