Good News -- Vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee! No severe problems (major accidents, fire, flood damage, major odometer problems or lemon history) were ever reported by a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for this 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER (1G1JC5242W7133215). If you find that any of these severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. 
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The story of this 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER (1G1JC5242W7133215) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:  
 This sedan has had at least 2 owners. The first title for this sedan was reported to CARFAX by an Ontario DMV in 2001. 
 It has had no minor or moderate accidents reported to CARFAX. 
 It has had no DMV-reported total loss events, like a major accident, fire or flood. 
 It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. The last odometer reading, reported on 01/22/2003, was 52,208 miles. 
 It was not reported to a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON). 
 Its basic warranty has expired. You may want to discuss an extended warranty with your dealer. 
 Go to the Detailed Vehicle History for the complete history and a glossary of terms. 
 
   
Report Summary 
1. ACCIDENT CHECK 
 
   Total Loss Check   No Severe Accidents Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee! 
   Other Accident Indicators    No Accident Indicators Reported 
2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK 
 
   Truth-In-Mileage Check   No Odometer Problems Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee! 
   Odometer Rollback Check    No Potential Odometer Rollback Found 
   Mileage Consistency Check    No Inconsistent Odometer Reading Found 
3. LEMON CHECK® 
   No Mfr. Buyback Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee! 
4. OWNERSHIP CHECK 
 
   Number of Owners   2 Estimated Owner(s) 
   Type of Owners    Checked 9 Types of Vehicle Registrations 
5. RECALL CHECK 
   CHEVROLET Does Not Report Recalls to CARFAX 
6. WARRANTY CHECK 
   No Coverage Remaining on Basic Warranty 
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 21 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED 
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Year/Make/Model: 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  
Body Style: SEDAN 4 DR 
Engine: 2.2L L4 MPI OHV 8V 
Fuel: GASOLINE 
Driveline: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE 
Manufactured in: UNITED STATES 
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Running Lights, Dual front air bags/active (manual) belts 
 
Standard Equipment: Power Windows Optional, Power Steering, Air Conditioning Optional, AM / FM, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel Optional 
 
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Total Loss Check: 
 
 GOOD NEWS! No severe damage events were ever reported by a DMV for this 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER (1G1JC5242W7133215). If you find that any of the following severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!  
 Salvage Title  Loss Due To Fire Title 
 Junk Title  Flood Damage Title 
 Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title  Hail Damage Title 
 Dismantled Title  Canadian Total Loss 
Other Accident Indicators: 
 
  This 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER (1G1JC5242W7133215) had no accident indicators reported to CARFAX from its sources. This section checks for accidents and/or related damage reported from many public and private sources. Not all accidents are reported to CARFAX. A vehicle inspection completed by your dealer or professional mechanic is recommended.  
  No Salvage Auction Record Reported    No Crash Test Vehicle Record Reported  
  No Fire Damage Record Reported    No Airbag Deployment Record Reported  
  No Police Accident Record Reported    No Damage Disclosure Record Reported  
   
 CARFAX depends on public and private sources for its accident data. Each one of these sources has different processing times. CARFAX can only report what is in our database on 17.Apr.2004 22:32:23. New data will result in a change to this report.  
 Not all accidents are reported to the Police. Tell us if you know of other fender benders, accidents or damage. 
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Truth-In-Mileage Check:  
 
 GOOD NEWS! No major odometer problems were ever reported by a DMV under the Truth-In-Mileage Act for this 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER (1G1JC5242W7133215). If you find that any of the following odometer problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!  
  
  Not Actual Mileage Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses mileage fraud or a broken odometer.  
  Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses an odometer rollover.  
Odometer Rollback Check:  
 
  CARFAX found no odometer rollbacks for this 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER (1G1JC5242W7133215). Rollbacks reported in this section originate from readings collected by a DMV or other verifiable source.  
Mileage Consistency Check:  
 
  CARFAX found no inconsistent odometer readings in the mileage history of this 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER (1G1JC5242W7133215).  
  
  Date: Mileage: 
07/29/1998 12,628    
10/26/1998 15,144    
11/19/1999 19,713    
01/12/2000 21,553    
03/14/2000 22,947    
11/20/2000 26,439    
05/24/2001 29,864    
07/21/2001 31,025    
09/01/2001 33,738    
12/05/2001 37,070    
01/18/2002 37,282    
03/25/2002 39,452    
07/10/2002 43,261    
09/07/2002 46,864    
11/13/2002 49,362    
01/22/2003 52,208    
 
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 GOOD NEWS! No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER (1G1JC5242W7133215). If you find that a manufacturer buyback was reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!  
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Ownership History:  
 
  CARFAX estimates that this 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER (1G1JC5242W7133215) had 2 owner(s). CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's title history and other supporting events to identify potential ownership transfers. In compliance with the U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or addresses.  
Estimated Owners: Date: Location: 
1st owner  06/21/2001 Ontario 
2nd owner  11/20/2002 Ontario 
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The cost of ownership varies by vehicle. Go to Edmunds.com to check the recommended service schedule and estimated costs for this vehicle. 
 
Types of Owners:  
 
  This 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER (1G1JC5242W7133215) was checked for 9 types of registrations.  
  No Personal Use Registration Reported    No Fleet Registration Reported  
  No Lease Registration Reported    No Commercial Registration Reported  
  No Rental Registration Reported    No Non-Profit Registration Reported  
  No Government Registration Reported    No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record Reported  
  No Taxi Registration Reported    
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  CHEVROLET does not report recall information for specific vehicles to CARFAX.  
Go to the CARFAX SAFETY & RELIABILITY REPORT for recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. You can also contact an authorized dealership or CHEVROLET at 1-800-222-1020 to find out if this 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER (1G1JC5242W7133215) still has recalls that require repair.  
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    CARFAX estimated the remaining original manufacturer warranty coverage for this 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER (1G1JC5242W7133215) using the date this report was generated (17.Apr.2004 22:32:23) and the last odometer reading reported to CARFAX. If you have a current odometer reading, you may recalculate the remaining warranty coverage.  
Estimated start date of warranty:  11/20/2001 
Last reading reported on 01/22/2003:  52,208 miles 
Today's Date:  April 17, 2004 
Type of Coverage:  Original Warranty:  Remaining Coverage: 
Basic 36 months or 36,000 miles Coverage expired 
Drivetrain 36 months or 36,000 miles Coverage expired 
Emissions 24 months or 24,000 miles Coverage expired 
Corrosion 72 months or 100,000 miles 44 months or 47,792 miles 
Transferable Transferable at no cost Same 
Roadside Assistance 36 months or 36,000 miles Coverage expired 
Safety belt & inflatable restraint No data reported to CARFAX     
Notes:  ALIGNMENT AND WHEEL BALANCING ARE CONSIDERED MAINTENANCE AFTER 7,500 MILES. GEO NAME DROPPED BY GM IN 1998. GEO MODELS CHANGED TO CHEVROLET. INCLUDES SURFACE CORROSION, BATTERIES, ADJUSTMENTS, ALTERNATE TRANSPORT, TIRES. 
 
 CARFAX Warranty Check provides an estimate of this vehicle's remaining warranty coverage. It does not take into account some vehicle history events. For example, major accidents resulting in Salvage or Junk titles that may void the original manufacturer warranty or ownership transfers that may decrease warranty coverage. Complete warranty coverage information is available for this vehicle at the at the CHEVROLET web site.  
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 CARFAX searched more than 2.7 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 21 record(s) for this 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER (1G1JC5242W7133215).  
Date: 
 Mileage Reading: 
 Source: 
 General Comments: 
 
  
07/29/1998  12,628  Service Facility
 Vehicle serviced
Lube oil and filter changed
 
  
10/26/1998  15,144  Service Facility
 Vehicle serviced
State safety inspection completed
Lube oil and filter changed
 
  
12/14/1998       Service Facility
 Vehicle serviced
State safety inspection completed
 
  
11/19/1999  19,713  Service Facility
 Vehicle serviced
Lube oil and filter changed
 
  
01/12/2000  21,553  Service Facility
 Vehicle serviced
 
  
03/14/2000  22,947  Service Facility
 Vehicle serviced
Lube oil and filter changed
Fuel filler cap replaced
 
  
11/20/2000  26,439  Service Facility
 Vehicle serviced
Fuel injector flushed/serviced
 
  
05/24/2001  29,864  Service Facility
 Vehicle serviced
Maintenance inspection completed
Lube oil and filter changed
State safety inspection completed
 
  
06/21/2001       Ontario
Ministry of Transportation
Eastern Ontario
 New owner reported
 
  
06/21/2001       Ontario
Ministry of Transportation
Eastern Ontario
  
  
07/21/2001  31,025  Service Facility
 Vehicle serviced
 
  
09/01/2001  33,738  Service Facility
 Vehicle serviced
Lube oil and filter changed
 
  
11/20/2001       Ontario
Ministry of Transportation
Eastern Ontario
 Registration issued
 
  
12/05/2001  37,070  Service Facility
 Vehicle serviced
Lube oil and filter changed
 
  
01/18/2002  37,282  Service Facility
 Vehicle serviced
 
  
03/25/2002  39,452  Service Facility
 Vehicle serviced
Rear brakes serviced/adjusted
Front brake pads replaced
Lube oil and filter changed
 
  
07/10/2002  43,261  Service Facility
 Vehicle serviced
Lube oil and filter changed
 
  
09/07/2002  46,864  Service Facility
 Vehicle serviced
Air filter replaced
Maintenance inspection completed
Lube oil and filter changed
 
  
11/13/2002  49,362  Service Facility
 Vehicle serviced
Lube oil and filter changed
Antifreeze/coolant flushed/changed
 
  
11/20/2002       Ontario
Ministry of Transportation
Eastern Ontario
 Registration issued
New owner reported
 
  
01/22/2003  52,208  Service Facility
 Vehicle serviced
Lube oil and filter changed