1 in 3 used cars has a hidden problem — salvage title, odometer rollback, or unreported accident. Our free VIN check shows you what the seller won't.
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used cars has a hidden problem — flood damage, salvage title, or unreported accident
lost annually by US buyers to odometer fraud according to NHTSA
of vehicles have at least one open safety recall that hasn't been fixed
We pull data from 20+ sources to give you the most complete vehicle history available — more than Carfax, at a fraction of the price.
Every reported accident with severity, point of impact, airbag deployment, and repair cost estimates. Know exactly what happened.
Salvage, rebuilt, flood, lemon, and theft brands sourced from NMVTIS — the same federal system used by dealers and insurers.
Complete mileage timeline cross-referenced from titles, inspections, and service records. Odometer rollbacks cost US buyers $1 billion a year.
How many owners, how long each kept it, personal vs rental vs fleet use, and state-by-state registration history.
Oil changes, brake jobs, transmission work — dated records from dealerships and independent shops nationwide.
Unresolved NHTSA recalls with severity level and remedy status. Some are critical — airbag inflators, fuel leaks, steering failures.
Copart, IAAI, and dealer-only auction results with final bid prices, condition grades, damage photos, and run/drive status.
Before-and-after photos from auctions and listings showing real exterior and interior condition — not just the seller's best angle.
What the car is actually worth based on current market data. Know if you're overpaying before you negotiate.
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We cross-reference 25M+ records across NMVTIS, insurance, auction, and DMV databases in seconds.
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Yes. Enter any VIN and get a free preview showing the vehicle identity, risk indicators, and how many records we found across accident, title, odometer, and auction databases. You only pay if you want the full detailed report.
We aggregate data from NMVTIS (National Motor Vehicle Title Information System), insurance companies, auto auctions (IAAI, Copart), NHTSA recalls and complaints, service facilities, DMV records, and online listings — over 20 data sources in total.
We provide the same NMVTIS data as Carfax plus auction results with sale prices and photos, market valuations, and lien/theft checks that Carfax doesn't include. Our reports start at $4.99 versus Carfax's $44.99 — saving you 90%.
Instantly. As soon as you enter a VIN and have credits, your full report is generated in under 3 seconds with no waiting.
You see a free preview before paying. If we don't have enough data for a meaningful report, you won't be charged. Our database covers 25 million+ vehicles — 97% of cars on US roads.
Yes. We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. If you're not satisfied with the depth or accuracy of your report, you get a full refund.
Yes. Dealers, lenders, insurance companies, and marketplaces can integrate our data via API. Contact support@vinitel.com for API access and volume pricing.
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