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1 in 3 used cars has a hidden problem — salvage title, odometer rollback, or unreported accident. A free VIN check reveals what may not be visible during a test drive.
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VinItel research has been cited by automotive publications covering DMV registration trends, reliability, and safety complaints.
Title history comes from licensed NMVTIS-approved data providers. Recalls, complaints, safety ratings, and VIN decode come from public NHTSA databases.
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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 aggregate data from licensed vehicle-history providers and public NHTSA databases into a single, easy-to-read report.
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-approved data providers — the same federal title 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 aggregate data from NMVTIS-approved providers (title and brand history), NHTSA public databases (recalls, complaints, safety ratings, VIN decode), and licensed commercial data feeds (market valuations, lien/theft checks, auction records).
Our reports draw from similar regulated data sources, including NMVTIS-approved providers and NHTSA. We also include market valuations and lien/theft checks. Reports start at $4.99 versus Carfax's $44.99.
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