Community rules

Take care with what you share

• Join only if you are 16 or older. Use a handle and keep personal details private.
• Sign in with Google. Google shares your name, email and profile photo. CarFactBook shows only your handle to other members. Google’s terms apply to your Google account.
• Leave out plates, frame numbers, VINs, contact details and exact locations.
• Keep the conversation about cars. Leave out offers to sell, payment requests, promotions and shop or garage names.
• Describe your own experience. Leave out copied reviews, paid endorsements and AI-written contributions. Label any motor-trade affiliation.
• Use the correction form to question a published manufacturer fact. Report a correction

Safety and moderation

Safety first. If brakes, steering, airbags, wheels, the fuel system or the high-voltage system could be affected, stop driving and have a qualified mechanic check the car. Owner answers are not professional advice.

Flag a published report if it breaks these rules. Moderators review reports, can remove contributions, and can suspend accounts. You’ll see the outcome and reason in your account.

Use the contact page to request a second look or to send a report on behalf of an authority.