Check a vehicle’s history before you pay for it

Cars, motorcycles, buses, trucks and boats. Enter the ID number and read what the records say.

The VIN is 17 characters. Look at the base of the windshield on the driver side, or the sticker inside the driver door.

What a car report checks

Read a report like a checklist

Every line is either clear or worth a second look. Anything that needs a closer look comes with the record behind it, so you can ask the seller about it before you pay.

See the full sample report

2018 Sample Sedan VIN SAMPLE-0000-0000
Sample data
  • Title brands

    No salvage, rebuilt, flood or junk brand on record.

    Result: Clear
  • Odometer readings

    A June 2022 record shows 64,900 mi. A March 2023 record shows 61,200 mi. The number went down.

    Result: Review
  • Accident and damage

    One collision reported in 2021. Rear-end damage, airbags not deployed.

    Result: Review
  • Theft records

    No theft report on record.

    Result: Clear
  • Lien and loan records

    No active lien on record.

    Result: Clear
  • Open recalls

    One open recall for this make, model and year: fuel pump.

    Result: Review

Sample data for illustration. This is not a real vehicle.

Pick your report

One price per report. Every plan covers the same records for that vehicle type; the plans differ only in how fast the report reaches your inbox.

Basic

$49.99

Within 12 hours

  • Title brands (salvage, rebuilt, flood, junk)
  • Odometer readings over time
  • Accident and damage records
  • Theft records
  • Lien and loan records
  • Open recalls
  • Report sent by email
Tell me when it opens

Silver

$69.99

Within 6 hours

  • Title brands (salvage, rebuilt, flood, junk)
  • Odometer readings over time
  • Accident and damage records
  • Theft records
  • Lien and loan records
  • Open recalls
  • Report sent by email
Tell me when it opens
Best value

Premium

$99.99

Within 2 hours

  • Title brands (salvage, rebuilt, flood, junk)
  • Odometer readings over time
  • Accident and damage records
  • Theft records
  • Lien and loan records
  • Open recalls
  • Report sent by email
Tell me when it opens

Reports are not on sale yet. Prices are what we plan to charge. Leave your email and we will tell you the day they open.

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Questions people ask first

What does a vehicle history report show?

It collects records tied to a vehicle’s ID number: title brands such as salvage or flood, odometer readings, reported damage, theft and lien records, and recalls. It tells you what was recorded in the past.

Is a history report the same as an inspection?

No. A history report reads records. It cannot tell you the vehicle’s condition today. Pay a mechanic, or a marine surveyor for a boat, to inspect the vehicle in person before you buy.

Can I buy a full report today?

Not yet. The lookup on this site is free and reads public vehicle data. Full history reports open once our record sources are connected. Email us and we will tell you the day they open.

Can a clean report still hide problems?

Yes. Damage that was never reported to an insurer, a police department or a repair shop will not appear in any report. A clean report lowers risk. It does not remove it.

What else should I do besides running a report?

Check that the VIN on the vehicle matches the title and the report. Ask for service records. Have a mechanic inspect it. Confirm the title with your state’s motor vehicle agency before you hand over money.

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Know what you are buying before you hand over the money