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What Is a Tended Report? The CARFAX Alternative You Actually Control

March 15, 2026 · 5 min read· By James Monk — Founder of Tended

If you have ever sold a car, you know the drill. The buyer asks for records. You dig through glove boxes, old emails, maybe a shoebox of receipts. Half of it is missing. The other half is unreadable.

The Problem With Traditional Service Records

Paper receipts fade. Dealer records are fragmented across different shops. And services like CARFAX only show what gets reported to them -- which is far from everything.

That is where Tended comes in.

What Is a Tended Report?

A Tended Report is a verified, owner-built maintenance history for any asset you own. Every entry requires uploaded proof -- a receipt, invoice, or timestamped photo -- reviewed by AI to confirm legitimacy.

The result is a tamper-evident record that transfers to the next owner at point of sale. Like CARFAX, but for everything you own. And unlike CARFAX, you control it.

How It Works

  • Upload proof -- snap a photo of your receipt or upload a PDF
  • AI reviews it -- our multi-pass AI system verifies the document is legitimate
  • Entry gets a badge -- Tended Verified, Tended Confirmed, or Tended Noted depending on proof quality
  • Your score updates -- the Tended Score reflects your maintenance consistency

Why It Matters at Resale

A verified Tended Report tells buyers exactly what was done, when, and with proof. No guessing. No trust-me stories. Just verified records.

Whether you are selling a truck, a townhouse, or a motorcycle -- the Tended Report speaks for itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Tended Report the same as CARFAX?

No. CARFAX aggregates data reported by shops and agencies. A Tended Report is built by the owner with AI-verified proof for every entry. You control the record.

What assets can I build a Tended Report for?

Currently vehicles and homes. More categories are coming soon.

Does a Tended Report transfer to a new owner?

Yes. When you sell an asset, the full verified history transfers to the buyer.

Start Building Your Tended Report

No proof, no entry. That is the point.

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The app that proves you took care of it.