VIN check and lookup
Search a VIN number before you buy: title brands, accidents, odometer readings and recalls. Enter the 17 characters to open the carVertical history report.
What you learn from a VIN check
- Title brands
Salvage, junk, flood, fire, hail, lemon or rebuilt brands recorded by state title agencies.
- Accidents and damage
Insurance and repair records, the damaged areas and the estimated cost.
- Odometer readings
Readings from titles, inspections and service visits: a drop means a rollback.
- Theft
Stolen and total-loss records (free at NICB VINCheck, linked below).
- Liens and sales
Past sale listings with photos and prices; open loans where reported.
- Recalls
Open safety recalls (free at NHTSA, linked below).
Free official checks
Recalls (NHTSA), theft and total-loss records (NICB VINCheck) and title brands (NMVTIS providers) can be checked for free or for a small fee at the official sources. A history report puts them together with accidents, odometer readings and photos.
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What the history report looks like
Full report$19.99 $15.99per report in the 3-report package
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