CARFAX Named Best Places to Work in Virginia for the 12th Time

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CARFAX has been named one of the Best Places to Work by Virginia Business Magazine for the 12th time since 2011, based on anonymous employee surveys evaluating workplace experiences. CEO Bill Eager emphasized the company's commitment to fostering a culture of transparency, trust, and leadership.

The company, which has grown from a small team to over 1,400 employees in 2025, is relocating to a new 90,000-square-foot headquarters at Reston Station. The move to 1906 Reston Metro Plaza represents a significant milestone in CARFAX's expansion.

Known for its vehicle history database, CARFAX maintains a strong workplace culture guided by the Team CARFAX Playbook, emphasizing collaboration and work-life balance. The company actively supports community initiatives, including the Boulder Crest Foundation, which provides free posttraumatic growth programs for military members, veterans, and first responders.

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• 12th recognition as Best Places to Work in Virginia
• Significant growth to 1,400 employees
• New state-of-the-art headquarters expansion
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance
• Active community engagement and support

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• Relocation may impact current employee commutes

Recognized by Virginia Business Magazine for Exceptional Culture and Work-Life Balance

CENTREVILLE, Va., March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CARFAX earns the honor of being named one of the Best Places to Work by Virginia Business Magazine, marking its 12th win since the award's inception in 2011. This prestigious recognition is based on anonymous employee surveys that assess workplace experiences, policies, practices, and demographics. Virginia Business conducts the survey in partnership with the Best Companies Group.

"This award reflects our unwavering commitment to invest in Team CARFAX," said Bill Eager, CEO of CARFAX.

"This award reflects our unwavering commitment to invest in Team CARFAX by fostering a culture built on transparency, trust, and leadership," said Bill Eager, CEO of CARFAX. "We will continue to prioritize our teams' growth at all levels."

"I've worked in various industries, but Carfax stands out," said Eva Whitfield, Senior Product Marketing Manager. "An inclusive culture binds us like family. Team building drives our collaboration and defines us. At Carfax, work isn't just a job — it's a passion."

This latest distinction highlights CARFAX's dedication to maintaining a thriving workplace culture, which is guided by the Team CARFAX Playbook— a set of core principles that emphasizes collaboration while empowering each employee's unique strengths. CARFAX remains committed to attracting and nurturing top talent from around the world, while promoting a healthy work-life balance.

"As a proud mom of a 7-year-old, being present for her is incredibly important," said Dee Walls, Director of Project Services. "CARFAX allows me to excel in my career while always being there for my daughter. I don't have to choose. That, to me, is priceless."

For decades, CARFAX has been a trusted leader in northern Virginia, growing from just a few dozen employees to a strong workforce of more than 1,400 in 2025. Renowned for its vehicle history database, CARFAX empowers millions of people to shop, buy, service, and sell cars with confidence, revolutionizing the automotive information industry.

This year, CARFAX will also be moving to new, state-of-the-art offices in the thriving Reston Station at 1906 Reston Metro Plaza. Occupying just under 90,000 square feet, CARFAX's new headquarters further establishes Reston Station as a premier destination for leading businesses and industry trailblazers. This move marks a pivotal moment for CARFAX, providing a dynamic space to fuel the next phase of its growth. It underscores a commitment to provide a collaborative environment where Team CARFAX can continue to innovate and develop products that meet the needs of millions of consumers.

Beyond business success, Team CARFAX is deeply involved in supporting several causes, including the Boulder Crest Foundation which offers transformative posttraumatic growth programs, free of charge to members of the military, veterans, first responder communities, and their families. 

Explore your career at CARFAX by visiting www.carfax.com/careers.

Editor's note: Interviews with a Carfax expert are available anytime. Please contact Public Relations Director Em Nguyen at emnguyen@carfax.com.

About CARFAX 

CARFAX, part of S&P Global Mobility, helps millions of people every day confidently shop, buy, service and sell used cars with innovative solutions powered by CARFAX^® vehicle history information. The expert in vehicle history since 1984, CARFAX provides CARFAX Car Listings, CARFAX Car Care, CARFAX History-Based Value and the flagship CARFAX Vehicle History Report to consumers and the automotive industry. CARFAX owns the world's largest vehicle history database and is nationally recognized as a top workplace by The Washington Post. Shop, Buy, Service, Sell – Show me the CARFAX^®.

S&P Global Mobility is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets.

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FAQ

What recognition did CARFAX receive in Virginia for 2025?

CARFAX was named one of the Best Places to Work by Virginia Business Magazine in 2025, marking its 12th win since the award's inception in 2011.

Where is CARFAX's new headquarters located and how large is it?

CARFAX's new headquarters will be located at 1906 Reston Metro Plaza in Reston Station, occupying nearly 90,000 square feet of state-of-the-art office space.

How many employees does CARFAX have in 2025?

CARFAX has grown to a workforce of more than 1,400 employees in 2025.

What community initiative does CARFAX support?

CARFAX supports the Boulder Crest Foundation, which provides free posttraumatic growth programs for military members, veterans, first responders, and their families.

What is the Team CARFAX Playbook?

The Team CARFAX Playbook is a set of core principles that guides the company's workplace culture, emphasizing collaboration while empowering each employee's unique strengths.