Pick the car or paste the VIN. In about a minute: what breaks on it, what each fix costs, and what to ask the seller. Your first guide is FREE.
2017 Ford Explorer Limited
128,000miAny records of the internal water pump being replaced?
Has the timing chain or its tensioner ever been replaced?
Has the startup rattle ever been diagnosed or repaired?
Year, make, model and mileage. Or paste the VIN and we fill it in.
Failure patterns, recalls and repair costs for that exact car at that mileage.
Seller questions and a walkaround checklist, one item at a time on your phone.
Run both. They answer different questions.
Try it on your car| Feature | Carfax | Squeezed |
|---|---|---|
| Accident, title and ownership history | Yes | No |
| Known failure patterns at this mileage | No | Yes |
| Repair cost range for each problem | No | Yes |
| Questions to ask the seller | No | Yes |
| Walkaround checklist for the car | No | Yes |
| Price | $44.99 | First one free |
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Carfax tells you what happened to the specific car: accidents, title issues, ownership history. Squeezed tells you what is likely to happen next on that year/make/model: known failure patterns, repair cost ranges, and what to ask the seller. They're complementary. Use Carfax for the past, Squeezed for the future.
Can I decode a VIN for free?
Yes. Our free VIN Decoder turns any VIN into its full specs, open recalls, and known problem patterns, no account required. You can also paste a VIN straight into the guide flow to skip manual entry.
Try the free VIN DecoderUsed car vs certified pre-owned (CPO): which should I run a guide on?
Both. CPO warranties cover some failures, but not all, and they expire. A Squeezed guide tells you which model-specific issues are likely to appear after the CPO coverage runs out, so you can negotiate or budget accordingly.
Does this replace a mechanic's pre-purchase inspection?
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What vehicles does it cover?
Most US makes and models from 1984 to present, plus popular classics back to 1965. More popular vehicles get deeper coverage.
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We analyze NHTSA recalls, TSBs, insurance claims, owner forums, and maintenance records. Findings carry clear evidence labels (High confidence, Medium confidence, or Verify) and a source type (NHTSA recall, Service bulletin, Owner reports, or Documented pattern), so you know how much weight to give each one.
What info do I need to get started?
Year, Make, and Model. You can also paste a VIN and we'll auto-fill the year, make, model, trim, and engine. Adding mileage and asking price produces a noticeably better guide.
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Know the failure patterns, what each repair costs, and what to ask the seller before you hand over the money.
First guide freeNo card neededAbout a minute
Two scores, two questions
Deal Score weighs the asking price against comparable listings, the title, and the repairs documented in this guide.
Reliability rates the machine. Deal Score rates the price. A car can win one and lose the other.
Worst problems first
Repair exposure, low end
Know when risk climbs
Is the price fair?
below market
$700 under
$700 under market. The known repair exposure is $7,000.
Ask the right questions
“Do you have records showing the internal water pump has been replaced?”
“Has the timing chain or its tensioner ever been replaced, and do you have the invoice?”
“Do you have records showing regular PTU fluid changes or a previous PTU repair?”
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