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Free VIN check before you buy a car

Start with vehicle details and available public records. Choose a paid history report only when you need more.

Free check — see which reports exist before you pay.
Where is the VIN?

On the windshield at the driver’s side, the driver’s door frame, the registration document, or in the car listing.

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  • Auction photos & sale price
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Sample reportVehicle history report
2019 Toyota Camry SEVIN 4T1B11HK•KU••••••
  • Accidents1 reported
  • TitleClean
  • Odometer48,512 mi · no rollback
  • Owners2
  • AuctionCopart · sold for $8,450
Auction photos

What you can check for free

Enter a 17-character VIN to decode the vehicle and, when available, see its specifications, model recalls, complaints and crash-test ratings. Some vehicles also have a factory window sticker. Auction photos and dealer listings load when you request the free history. Coverage depends on the vehicle and source; a missing result does not mean a car has no history.

A VIN decoder is different from a history report

Decoding identifies the car described by the VIN. It does not prove the car is accident-free, show every previous owner, or certify its present mileage. A paid CARFAX or AutoCheck report adds the records available for that individual vehicle. The free search and the full report serve different purposes.

Use the free results to check the listing

Compare the model, year, engine and body with the advertisement and the VIN displayed on the car. Check both the windshield VIN and the door label. If photos or older listings are available, compare them with the current listing and ask the seller about differences.

How the paid step works

After the free search, choose CARFAX, AutoCheck or both. The price is shown before payment. Clicking Buy opens the payment choice: PayPal or USDT on TRC20. If a supplier cannot confirm report availability in advance, it is checked during delivery; if no report can be delivered, our refund policy applies.

US data sourcesHistory from US records, insurers and auctions
Auction photosSee the car as it was sold at Copart or IAAI
Your languageShort summary in Georgian, Russian or Ukrainian
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What the report shows

Everything you need to know before you buy a car from the USA or Canada.

Accidents & damage

Reported accidents, damage severity and airbag deployment.

Real mileage

Odometer readings over time — spot rollbacks.

Title problems

Salvage, rebuilt, flood or lemon titles.

Owners & use

Number of owners, personal, rental or fleet use.

Auction history

Copart and IAAI sales with photos and sale price.

Service records

Maintenance and repairs reported by shops.

Recalls

Open safety recalls for the model.

Window sticker

Original factory price, options and equipment.

How it works

  1. Enter the VIN

    Type the 17-character VIN from the car listing or documents.

  2. Free check

    See vehicle details, recalls, crash tests and auction history for free.

  3. Get the full report

    Pay securely and open the full report in about a minute.

Simple prices

One-time payment. No subscription.

CARFAX report

$5.99
  • Accidents & damage
  • Owners & service history
  • Mileage records
  • Summary in your language
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Full package

$10.99
  • CARFAX report
  • AutoCheck report + score
  • Best value — save vs. buying separately
  • Summary in your language
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AutoCheck report

$5.99
  • Auction & title history
  • AutoCheck score
  • Mileage & accident records
  • Summary in your language
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Money-back guarantee: if no report can be delivered for this VIN, you get a full refund.

Free with every check

  • Vehicle specifications
  • Safety recalls & owner complaints
  • Crash-test ratings
  • Original window sticker (many US brands)
  • Copart / IAAI auction photos & sale price
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Car history guides

How to check a car by VIN before you buy itStep-by-step: find the VIN, run a free check, read the history report and compare it with the seller’s story before you pay.How to read a USA car history reportWhat each section of a vehicle history report means: accidents, title brands, odometer, owners, service records — and what a report cannot show.Copart and IAAI auction cars: what to check before buyingWhat Copart and IAAI auction cars are, why they are cheap, and how to check auction photos, damage type, title and sale price by VIN before importing.Odometer rollback and salvage titles: how to spot themHow to recognise a rolled-back odometer and a salvage, rebuilt or flood title using VIN history — and what to do if you find one.VIN code meaning: where to find it and how to read itWhere the VIN is located on a car, and what the 17 characters mean: manufacturer, model details, check digit, model year and factory.

Questions

Where do I find the VIN code?

On the windshield at the driver’s side, the driver’s door frame, the registration document, or in the car listing.

Are the reports original?

Yes. You get the original CARFAX and AutoCheck reports for the VIN, plus a short summary in your language.

What if no report exists?

We show report availability when the supplier can confirm it. Otherwise it is checked during delivery. If no report can be delivered, you receive a full refund.

Which cars can be checked?

Cars that have been in the USA or Canada — including cars imported from US auctions (Copart, IAAI).

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