CARFAX Canada: Nearly 400,000 Vehicles Have Been Reported With Past Accidents in 2026
Business Wire•01/10/2026•11:47 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤393,200 vehicles reported with past accidents in first-half 2026
- ➤$5.4 billion in accident costs reported for first-half 2026
- ➤23,700 vehicles damaged by weather across Canada
- ➤Alberta reported 17,600 weather-related claims, leading nationally
Expert Statements
Shawn Vording, President at CARFAX Canada
“When a consumer is made aware of previous damage to a vehicle, they can take the steps to ask additional questions so they can feel more confident when buying a repaired vehicle.”
Shawn Vording, President at CARFAX Canada
“Knowing a vehicle’s damage history is critical on both the acquisition and selling sides to pay the right price and to disclose previous damage. In today’s market, the importance of knowing a vehicle's history goes well beyond previous repairs to avoid additional fraud and scams like odometer rollbacks and liens.”
CARFAX Canada: Nearly 400,000 Vehicles Have Been Reported With Past Accidents in 2026
Alberta, Ontario and Quebec top the list for the provinces with most accidents reported
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