CARFAX EXPANDS BACKGROUND CHECKS TO PEOPLE

Carfax, the company that provides vehicle history reports on used cars, has expanded their background check service to include people, a program they call CharFax (Char is short for “character”).  “Say for example, you meet someone and you’re thinking about starting a relationship with this person.  Getting a CharFax report first can help you avoid costly hidden problems down the road,” explained company spokesman Pee Wee Livsickle.

Is he really “The one?”  Check him out with a CharFax report

The report, which the company says will cost about $20, includes information such as true date of birth and marital status, the number of previous relationships and any emotional or structural damage.  Additionally, the report classifies the person into one of four categories:  Good, Rebuilt, Salvage or Lemon.

A smartphone app is available that provides instant reports, said Livsickle, and stand-alone ATM-like CharFax machines can be found inside many bars.  “As our slogan says, ‘Peace of mind before piece of…” he said, his voice trailing off.