CENTREVILLE, Va. -

Finding the right used car is crucial to buyers, and every bit of information helps in sealing the deal.

Now that information is available via a new tool, with the release of an Android version of the Carfax Vehicle History Reports mobile app.

Carfax announced its new free app this week, saying it can help used-car buyers access Carfax Vehicle History Reports within seconds in three ways: by entering the vehicle identification number or the license plate number, or by scanning the barcode.

“Consumers love the ease and convenience of mobile apps,” said Larry Gamache, communications director at Carfax. “Now, vital information from Carfax about a car’s past is available to Android Smartphone users anytime, anywhere. In addition, the license plate feature is especially useful when considering cars that are for sale by owner.”

The Android app features offers user-friendly interfaces to access Carfax, the company said, and Carfax Vehicle History Reports run from any computer or device automatically populate to and are viewable in the app.

The Android app release follows a separate Carfax Reports mobile app for iPhone users, launched in November 2011.

To download the free Android Carfax Reports app on Google Play, search “Carfax Reports” or click this link: http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.carfax.consumer.