What file types are supported?
Carfax and AutoCheck PDF reports. These are the PDFs you can download directly from carfax.com or autocheck.com after purchasing a report. Both single-report and multi-report files are supported.
How do I get my Carfax or AutoCheck PDF?
- Log in to carfax.com or autocheck.com.
- Open the vehicle history report for your vehicle.
- Use your browser's print dialog (File → Print, or Ctrl+P / Cmd+P).
- Choose "Save as PDF" as the destination.
- Save the file to your computer.
How do I use the tool?
- Go to the Tool page.
- Drag and drop your PDF file(s) onto the drop zone, or click "browse files" to select them.
- Click Extract Service Records.
- Wait a few seconds while the tool reads the PDF and extracts service events.
- Review the table of service records that appears.
- Click ⬇ Excel or ⬇ CSV to download the data.
Why are some records missing?
The tool extracts records by reading raw text from the PDF. Some records may be missed if:
- The PDF was scanned (image-based) rather than text-based — the tool can only read text PDFs.
- The report format changed significantly between Carfax/AutoCheck versions.
- A service entry has no recognizable service action (e.g. only contains a shop name and date).
You can click Show extraction logon the tool page to see the raw lines extracted from the PDF and debug what was or wasn't picked up.
Is my data safe?
Yes. This tool is 100% client-side — your PDF files are processed entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded to any server. Your files and service history never leave your device.
What does the "Source" column mean?
The Source column tells you where each record came from:
- CARFAX — record came from a Carfax report.
- AutoCheck — record came from an AutoCheck report.
- CARFAX + AutoCheck — the same event appeared in both reports and was merged into one row.
- Registration — a DMV registration, title, or emissions event (not a service event).